Estill Voice Training® Level 1 & 2 in Memphis & Zoom Online!

Learn about the limitless possibilities of your voice by attending Estill Voice Training® Level 1 & 2 in Memphis and Zoom Online, June 11-14, 2025. This course is for anyone who would like to improve their singing or speaking voice including:

Singers & Music Teachers

Actors & Drama Instructors

Vocal Coaches

Speech-Language Pathologists

Vocal Health Professionals

Anyone who uses their voice!

  • Dates: Level 1 (June 11-12) and Level 2 (June 13-14)

  • Hosts: Miriam van Mersbergen (mrvnmrsb@memphis.edu) and Carlos Enrique Santelli

  • Instructor: Dr. Kim Steinhauer (EMCI), Brian Winnie (EMCI)

  • Small Group Leaders: Luke Steinhauer (EMT), Mamen Márquez (EMT), & Lara Brooks (EMT)

  • Location: University of Memphis (Sheidt Family Performing Arts Center) and Online (Zoom)

  • Campus Lodging: Holiday Inn University of Memphis ($115, not including tax). More information on the registration page.

  • Cost to Attend: Early Bird ends May 30 (details below)

NEW STUDENTS Level 1 & 2

 

Student

$300total includes:
  • Level 1 & 2 Tuition: $115
  • Estill Resources Fee: Foundations of EVT, Workbook, Make & Move Larynx, Handouts: $185

Regular

$550total includes:
  • Level 1 & 2 Tuition: $365
  • Estill Resources Fee: Foundations of EVT, Workbook, Make & Move Larynx, Handouts: $185

RETURNING STUDENTS* Level 1 & 2

*If you’ve already purchased Foundations of EVT® at the course discount or regular rate

Student

$195total includes:
  • Level 1 & 2 Tuition: $115
  • Estill Resources Fee: Workbook, Make & Move Larynx, Handouts: $80

Regular

$445total includes:
  • Level 1 & 2 Tuition: $365
  • Estill Resources Fee: Workbook, Make & Move Larynx, Handouts: $80

COURSE OVERVIEW

This 4-Day Voice Training course offers a unique experience that contains two components:

1. Your journey to vocal empowerment starts with Foundations of Estill Voice Training®. This completely self-directed online course will introduce you to our unique and powerful system for training the voice. Learners will be automatically enrolled into Foundations of Estill Voice Training® in the Estill Voice Online Academy at the time of registration.

2. Then you’ll attend the LIVE Level 1: Figures for Voice Control™, which teaches the Craft of speaking and singing and employs exercises that will give you new vocal options for all styles. Following that, you’ll finish your journey to vocal empowerment with the LIVE Level 2: Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities™ which combines Figure options from Level 1 to produce six voice qualities–Speech, Falsetto, Sob, Twang, Opera, and Belt.

ASHA CEUs will be issued to those who: 1) Complete all components of Foundations of Estill Voice Training®, 2) Score 80% or higher on the Assessment of Learning Quiz (in Foundations), 3) Attend both days of the live “Figures for Voice” on June 11-12, 2025 and both days of the live “Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities” on June 13-14, 2025; 4) Complete the course evaluation.

TIME ORDERED AGENDA

  • 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Welcome & Introduction
  • 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM TVFs: Onset/Offset
  • Break
  • 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM TVFs: Onset/Offset Practice
  • 11:40 AM – 12:15 PM FVF
  • 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM FVF Practice
  • Lunch
  • 01:30 PM – 02:15 PM TVFs Body-Cover
  • 02:15 PM – 02:45 PM TVFs Body-Cover practice
  • 02:45 PM – 03:15 PM Larynx
  • Break
  • 03:30 PM – 03:50 PM Larynx Practice
  • 03:50 PM – 04:20 PM Thyroid/ Siren
  • 04:20 PM – 04:40 PM Thyroid/Siren Practice
  • 04:40 PM – 05:00 PM Cricoid
  • 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM Open Coaching

  • 09:00 AM – 09:45 AM Review/ Open Coaching
  • 09:45 AM – 10:05 AM Cricoid Practice
  • 10:05 AM – 10:35 AM Tongue
  • Break
  • 10:50 AM – 11:10 AM Tongue Practice
  • 11:10 AM – 11:40 AM Velum
  • 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM Velum Practice
  • 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM AES
  • 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM AES Practice
  • Lunch
  • 01:30 PM – 02:00 PM Lips & Jaw
  • 02:00 PM – 02:20 PM Lips & Jaw Practice
  • 02:20 PM – 03:00 PM Head & Neck/ Torso
  • Break
  • 03:15 PM – 03:45 PM Head & Neck/ Torso Practice
  • 03:45 PM – 06:00 PM Open Coaching

  • 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Introduction & “Find Your Attractor State (default)” Recipe
  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Speech Quality
  • 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Break 
  • 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM Falsetto Quality
  • 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM Speech & Falsetto Small Group Practice
  • 12:30 PM – 01:30 PM Lunch
  • 01:30 PM – 02:15 PM Open Coaching
  • 02:15 PM – 03:00 PM Sob & Cry Quality
  • 03:00 PM – 03:15 PM Break
  • 03:15 PM – 04:00 PM Sob & Cry Quality Practice
  • 04:00 PM – 04:15 PM Belt Quality
  • 04:45 PM – 06:00 PM Open Coaching

  • 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Vocal Check-in
  • 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Belt Quality Practice
  • 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Break
  • 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM Twang Quality
  • 11:30 PM – 12:15 PM Twang Quality Practice
  • 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM Open Coaching
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch
  • 01:30 PM – 02:45 PM Opera Quality
  • 02:45 PM – 03:45 PM Opera Quality Practice
  • 03:45 PM – 04:00 PM Break
  • 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM Open Coaching & Panel Discussion

After this course, attendees should be able to:

  • Describe the Estill Figures for Voice that span power, source and filter in voice production;

  • Explain the anatomy & physiology that underlying production of the EVT Figures;

  • Integrate Voice Qualities into drama, music, or voice therapy applications;
  • Assess the implementation of Voice Qualities by actors, singers, or patients;
  • Record and analyze samples of Voice Qualities using state-of-the-art voice technology.

COURSE LEADERS

Kimberly Steinhauer
Kimberly Steinhauer Estill Voice International President & EMCI-ATP-SD
Founding Partner and President of Estill Voice International. As a singer, she has performed in pop, musical theater, opera, and sacred music. She has taught in public schools, universities, and conservatories, including Duquesne and Point Park University. Former Singing Voice Specialist at University of Pittsburgh Voice Center and voice consultant worldwide. As a scientist, she received a $400,000 VA grant for voice motor learning research. Holds degrees from Indiana University of PA (B.S.), Penn State (M.A.), and University of Pittsburgh (Ph.D.). Published in Journal of Voice and Professional Voice. Editor of The Voice Foundation Newsletter.
Brian J. Winnie, D.M.A.
Brian J. Winnie, D.M.A.EMCI-TP
Director of Choral Studies at Western Illinois University, where he teaches choral conducting, pedagogy, and literature, and directs University Singers and Chamber Singers. An active festival conductor and adjudicator, he has presented internationally and published in Choral Journal, Voice and Speech Review, and others. Editor and contributor to The Voice Teacher’s Cookbook and The Choral Conductor’s Companion. He serves on the Voice and Speech Review Editorial Board. Previously taught at Southwestern College (KS) and in public schools. Holds degrees from University of Washington (D.M.A.), University of Illinois (M.M.E.), and Penn State (B.S.). His research focuses on Estill Voice Training in choral pedagogy and conducting gesture.
Luke Steinhauer
Luke Steinhauer Estill Voice International Director of Operations & EMT
Premier vocal coach, international voice consultant, and TEDx speaker. Clients include Broadway performers, pop artists, and corporate leaders. Faculty at Tu Experiencia Broadway, TCAA, and Re-Crea Teatro (Mexico City). Former voice teacher at Krowne Vocal School NYC and others. Has worked as a teaching artist in NYC Public Schools and at The Block Institute. Director of Operations for Estill Voice International, offering EVT® courses worldwide.
Lara Brooks
Lara BrooksEMT
Soprano, educator, and director known for performances across opera, musical theatre, jazz, and CCM. Credits include School of Rock, Pirates of Penzance, The Light in the Piazza. Clinical Assistant Professor of Voice at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, teaching cross-genre technique using Estill Voice Training. Presenter at major international conferences. Former faculty at Ohio State, Washburn, Friends, and Millikin. Director with Detroit Opera House and CCT. Holds D.M.A. in Jazz Studies from UIUC, M.M. and B.M. from Central Michigan. 2023 NATS Intern and active mentor.
Mamen Márquez
Mamen MárquezEMT
Vocal Director of Operación Triunfo (2017–2023). Vocal Coach since 2002 working with professionals in musical theatre, film, TV, and voiceover. Specializes in vocal rehab for injured voices. Taught at Escuela de Arte Dramático Cristina Rota and Institute of Arts Sitges. Worked on musicals such as Mamma Mia!, Los Miserables, and Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar. Holds postgraduate degrees in Musical Theatre (Guildford), Vocal Pathology Rehab (EPL, ISEP), and On-Camera Acting. Directed voice pathology workshops with leading phoniatrists. Stage credits include The Last Five Years, Hair, Jesucristo Superstar, and many others in Spain and the UK. Has dubbed songs for various animated series and released cast albums.
Matthew Berthot
Matthew BerthotEMT-C
A small-town native from the Midwest, discovered his love for music early on. A proud father, he began his journey as a public school choir teacher, using music to instill confidence and connection in his students. Today, he is dedicated to improving people’s connection, confidence, communication, and clarity, one voice at a time. His passion for the voice is displayed through his podcast Voice by Matt, as an MC, speaker, and coach. Through his coaching, Matt empowers individuals and groups to harness the true power of their voice and encourage their soul to come out to say hello to the world. He works with clients on craft (technique), artistry (storytelling), and performance magic—giving people goosebumps and getting them to feel what we want them to feel.
Miriam van Mersbergen, PhD (Course Host)
Miriam van Mersbergen, PhD (Course Host)
Associate Professor, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Carlos Enrique Santelli, DMA (Course Host)
Carlos Enrique Santelli, DMA (Course Host)
Assistant Professor of Voice, Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

BENEFITS OF 

EVT® uses science to teach voice and defends that voice training is best accomplished when separated into three disciplines: Craft, Artistry, & Performance Magic! Anyone who uses their voice professionally or for personal enjoyment can benefit from EVT® as it:

  • Replaces mystery with knowledge

  • Reduces performance anxiety and promotes confidence

  • Empowers students to make choices

  • Provides vocal variety for performance and daily living

  • Leads to a balance of vocal health and aesthetic freedom

WHO USES ESTILL?

EVT® differs from other vocal techniques in that it offers a model for healthy voice production without aesthetic bias.

EVT® has been used and promoted by many well-known performers and vocal coaches around the globe. Here is just a short list of some famous people who have used or talked about EVT® and/or certified Estill Voice trainers:

WHO USES EVT®?

EVT® differs from other vocal techniques in that it offers a model for healthy voice production without aesthetic bias.

EVT® has been used and promoted by many well-known performers and vocal coaches around the globe. Here is just a short list of some famous people who have used or talked about EVT® and/or certified Estill Voice trainers:

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

In the event this course is canceled by the instructors, a full refund of the course fee will be given to all participants. In lieu of a refund, participants may choose to reserve their place at a future course with Dr. Kimberly Steinhauer. Participant cancellations will receive a full refund of the course fee up to two months prior to the start of the course. Within two months of the course start, participants may receive a 50% refund of the course fee or may transfer their registration to a future course with Dr. Steinhauer. No refunds for participant cancellations will be given after May 28, 2025 (2 weeks prior to course start). Access to Foundations of Estill Voice Training in the Online Academy is unlimited and the fee is non-refundable. The EVI Resources Fee is non-refundable. Voiceprint is non-returnable, non-refundable. Complaints can be submitted here: https://estillvoice.com/complaints

Accommodations and course inquires can be made by emailing info@estillvoice.com Monday – Friday, 08:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ET).

Please email info@estillvoice.com to indicate any special needs (dietary, visual, hearing, physical) prior to the start of this course.