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Level 1: Figures for Voice™

Course ID: 3167
Date: 2024/11/09 to 2024/11/10 (YYYY/MM/DD) Time: 9:00AM - 6:00PM (ET-NYC) Cost: $450 Regular/ $250 Student (Early Bird Before Oct. 15) Language: English
Instructors: Kimberly Steinhauer, Luke Steinhauer
Contact: Luke Steinhauer | lsteinhauer@estillvoice.com |
Course Location:
Fordham University at Lincoln Center
113 W 60th St 
New York City & Online NY
United States

Notes from your Trainer

Learn more about the limitless possibilities of your voice by attending Estill Voice Training® Level 1 in New York City at Fordham University at Lincoln Center and Online, November 9 & 10, 2024 led by Estill Voice International President and Estill Mentor & Course Instructor, Dr. Kimberly Steinhauer. 

$50.00 discount when registering for both NYC Level 1 & Level 2 on the same day. ($50.00 USD will be refunded after close of Level 2 in January, 2025)

A group rate discount is offered to groups larger than 5 persons. Please email lsteinhauer@estillvoice.com to learn more. 

Course Description

Registering for this course will automatically create an Estill Voice Online Academy account for you (if you do not already have one) and enroll you into all components of the Hybrid Level 1 Course: 1) the self-directed Foundations of Estill Voice Training®  2) the live online or on location Figures for Voice™ led by Dr. Kimberly Steinhauer, EMCI.

If you already have an Online Academy account and/or purchased Foundations of Estill Voice Training®, continue with registration using your Online Academy user email. Do not purchase Foundations again.

A resource fee that includes Foundations of Estill Voice Training®, PDF version of Level 1 Workbook, supporting materials, customer service and the Certificate of Attendance is payable to Estill Voice International at the time of registration: $150.00 USD (new student) $45 USD (returning student, already purchased Foundations of EVT®)

The Hybrid Level 1 Course is for anyone who would like to improve their singing or speaking voice—singers, actors, vocal coaches, drama instructors, speech-language pathologists and other vocal health professionals. Level 1: Foundations of Estill Voice Training® & Figures for Voice™ teach the Craft of speaking and singing and employs exercises that will give you new vocal options for all styles. This course offers a clear understanding of the voice’s limitless possibilities, along with how to keep it vibrant and healthy.

Your hybrid 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.

The journey continues with Figures for Voice™ live online or on location. This live component explores each Estill Figure (vocal structure) and includes:

  • Level 1 Workbook™, Make & Move Larynx™, supporting handouts
  • Introduction to Level 1: 13 Figures (vocal structures) for Voice™
  • Vocal exercises for range, strength, clarity, and stamina
  • Large and small group learning and discussions
  • Masterclass/open coaching sessions for repertoire or case studies

By the end of this course, you 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.

Content Disclosure: This course will focus exclusively on Estill Voice Training®; other similar programs will not be discussed.

Estill Voiceprint Plus™ is highly recommended for this course. Purchase this software (APP) for MAC or PC at the time of registration and receive 25% off the regular price. (This is a one-time offer at registration only).

A Level 1 Certificate of Attendance will be issued upon completion of this course. This certificate is one of the requirements for Trainer Certification in Estill Voice Training®.

Figures for Voice™ Time Ordered Agenda (Day 1 - Saturday, November 9)

  • 9:00 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 AM FVF
  • 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM FVF Practice 
  • Lunch
  • 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM TVFs Body-Cover
  • 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM TVFs Body-Cover practice
  • 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Larynx 
  • Break
  • 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Larynx Practice
  • 3:50 PM - 4:20 PM Thyroid/ Siren
  • 4:20 PM - 4:40 PM Thyroid/Siren Practice 
  • 4:40 PM - 5:00 PM Cricoid
  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 Open Coaching

Figures for Voice™ Time Ordered Agenda (Day 2 - Sunday, November 10)

  • 09:00 AM - 9:45 AM Review/ Open Coaching
  • 9:45 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
  • 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Lips & Jaw
  • 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Lips & Jaw Practice
  • 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM Head & Neck/ Torso
  • Break 
  • 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Head & Neck/ Torso Practice 
  • 3:45 PM - 6:00 PM Open Coaching

To obtain ASHA's CEU's:

  • Complete all components of Foundations of Estill Voice Training®
  • Score 80% or higher on the Assessment of Learning Quiz (in Foundations)
  • Attend both days of the live Figures for Voice (November 9-10, 2024)
  • Complete the course evaluation

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 October 25, 2024 (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.

Additional Information & Disclosures:

Dr. Kimberly Steinhauer, Estill Mentor & Course Instructor with Advanced Testing Privileges and Service Distinction

  • Relevant Financial Relationships– President and owner of Estill Voice International, received speaking fees, and travel for this conference from attendee registration fees.
  • No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Luke Steinhauer, Estill Master Trainer

  • Relevant Financial Relationships– Director of Operations for Estill Voice International & Estill Master Trainer
  • No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

*Estill Voice Training® and its parent company, Estill Voice International, LLC, has neither an aesthetic nor gender bias and stands for the strengthening of cultural diversity, plurality and inclusion.


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