Happy Holidays from all of us at Estill Voice International! Our offices will be closed from December 23, 2025 through January 2, 2026. Thanks for your understanding as our staff takes time to recharge & retune so we can continue to resonate with all of you. In the meantime, enjoy the latest from our worldwide Estill community.
Whether it’s an exciting event, a conference, a talk, or any noteworthy update, we want to hear from you. Please, share your news with us! Thank you for keeping us in the loop and contributing to the EVT® community! Direct Link: https://estillvoice.com/evt-news-submission/
2027 Symposium Registration Now Open
Estill Voice International has officially opened Super Early Bird Registration for the 13th Estill World Voice Symposium (EWVS), January 5–7, 2027, at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. Every two years, the EWVS brings together global leaders in voice science, performance, pedagogy, medicine, rehabilitation, and artistic practice for a three-day international exchange of knowledge, inspiration, and innovation.
Aaron Lim Certified as EMCI
Estill Voice International is thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of its newest Estill Mentor & Course Instructors (EMCI), Aaron Matthew Lim Wei Kian, who brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective from his home base in Singapore.
The Voice Foundation November Newsletter
Editor, Kimberly Steinhauer, Ph.D., EMCI, explores how we peer into the perspectives of experts who approach pediatric voice from different vantage points.
Elizabeth Grillo (EMT) Elected ASHA Fellow
Dr. Elizabeth Grillo has been elected a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, one of the highest and most prestigious honors in the profession. This achievement is extraordinary on its own, but it is even more meaningful as it coincides with the centennial celebration of ASHA marking 100 years of growth, leadership, and impact within the field.
Meet EMCI Aimée Leonard: Vocal Educator, Performer, & Storyteller
Estill Voice International is delighted to announce that Aimée Leonard has achieved the distinguished title of Estill Mentor & Course Instructor (EMCI). This accomplishment represents one of the highest levels within the Estill Voice Training® system, recognizing Aimée’s depth of technical expertise, pedagogical excellence, and meaningful contribution to the Estill community.
A Wicked Vocal Coach: The Difference Between Pros & Amateur Actors with Anne-Marie Speed (EMCI)
When a singer’s phone stops ringing or an actor’s voice begins to falter, the career can feel fragile. Anne‑Marie Speed has spent three decades turning that fragility into strength. From the rehearsal rooms of West End productions to the sound‑stages of Hollywood biopics, her expertise in accent and vocal coaching has become a behind‑the‑scenes secret weapon for some of the biggest names in entertainment.
Luke Steinhauer (EMT) & Nikita Haletsky (EFP) Recognized at 10th Annual DIVA & IATS Conference
The 10th Annual DIVA & IATS Conference and the DIVA VOICE World Voice Training and Rehabilitation Awards took place on December 6–7, 2025, in Philadelphia, USA, led by Association Founder, Sasha Divain (EMT), honoring Luke Steinhauer (EMT), Nikita Haltesky (EFP), & other leaders in voice training & rehabilitation.
EEA Spotlight: Hamilton Theatre Arts
Hamilton Theatre Arts offers SQA-validated Higher National Certificates and Diplomas in dance and musical theatre, with Estill Voice Training® embedded across the curriculum under EMCI Gillian McLaren Scott. Students move from introductory Estill workshops to the opportunity for Level 1 & 2 Certification, applying EVT throughout private lessons, ensemble work, and performance classes to build healthy technique for the performing arts industry.
