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Hybrid Level 1 and 2 Course

Level 1 and 2 Course
Course ID: 2712
Date: 2024/06/11 to 2024/06/14 (YYYY/MM/DD) Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (NYC) Cost: $600 Regular/$350 Student USD earlybird before May 2 (includes EVT Resources Fee) Language: English
Instructors: Kimberly Steinhauer, Tom Burke , Mary McDonald Klimek , Luke Steinhauer , Alexander McDaniel , Michele Pagen
Contact: Alexander McDaniel | alexanderwmcdaniel@gmail.com | 724-938-5578
Course Location:
PennWest California University & Online
250 University Dr. 
California Pennsylvania, 15419
United States

Learn about the limitless possibilities of your voice by attending Estill Voice Training® Hybrid Level 1 & 2 at PennWest California and online, June 11-14, 2024. This 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.

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. 

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. 

This course offers a clear understanding of the voice’s limitless possibilities, along with how to keep it vibrant and healthy. This live course explores each Estill Figure (vocal structure) and Estill Voice Quality (“recipe”) and includes:

  • Level 1 & 2 Workbooks and supporting handouts 
  • Make & Move Larynx™
  • Vocal exercises for range, strength, clarity, and stamina
  • Large and small group learning and discussion
  • 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.

Figures for Voice- Day 1- June 11, 2024

  • 9:00-10:00AM Welcome & Introduction 
  • 10:00-10:45AM TVFs: Onset/Offset
  • 10:45-11:00AM Break
  • 11:00-11:40AM TVFs: Onset/Offset Practice
  • 11:40AM-12:15PM FVF
  • 12:15-12:45PM FVF Practice 
  • 12:45-1:30PM Lunch
  • 01:30-2:15PM TVFs Body-Cover
  • 2:15-2:45PM TVFs Body-Cover practice
  • 2:45-3:15PM Larynx 
  • 3:15-3:30PM Break
  • 3:30-3:50PM Larynx Practice
  • 3:50-4:20PM Thyroid/ Siren
  • 4:20-4:40PM Thyroid/Siren Practice 
  • 4:40-5:00PM Cricoid
  • 5:00-6:00PM Open Coaching

Figures for Voice- Day 2- June 12, 2024

  • 9:00-9:45AM Review/ Open Coaching
  • 9:45-10:05AM Cricoid Practice 
  • 10:05-10:35AM Tongue
  • 10:35-10:50AM Break
  • 10:50-11:10AM Tongue Practice
  • 11:10-11:40AM Velum
  • 11:40AM-12:00PM Velum Practice 
  • 12:00-12:15pm AES
  • 12:15-12:45PM AES Practice
  • 12:45-1:30PM Lunch
  • 1:30-2:00PM Lips & Jaw
  • 2:00-2:20PM Lips & Jaw Practice
  • 2:20-3:00PM Head & Neck/ Torso 
  • 3:00-3:15PM Break 
  • 3:15-3:45PM Head & Neck/ Torso Practice 
  • 3:45-6PM Open Coaching 

Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities- Day 3- June 13, 2024

  • 9:00-10:00AM Warm-Up & Level 1 Review 
  • 10:00-10:45AM “Find Your Attractor State (default) Recipe
  • 10:45-11:00AM Break
  • 11:00AM-12:00PM Speech Quality 
  • 12:00-12:30PM Speech Small Group Practice 
  • 12:30-1:30PM Lunch
  • 1:30-2:30PM Falsetto Quality 
  • 2:30-3:00PM Falsetto Small Group Practice 
  • 3:00-3:15PM Break
  • 3:15-4:15PM Sob & Cry Quality
  • 4:15-4:45PM Sob & Cry Small Group Practice 
  • 4:45-6:00PM Open Coaching

Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities- Day 4- June 14, 2024

  • 9:00-10:15AM Twang Quality 
  • 10:15-10:45AM Twang Small Group Practice 
  • 10:45-11:00AM Break
  • 11:00AM-12:00PM Opera Quality 
  • 12:00-12:30PM Opera Small Group Practice
  • 12:30-1:30PM Lunch
  • 1:30-2:30PM Belt Quality 
  • 2:30-3:00PM Belt Small Group Practice
  • 3:00-3:15PM Break 
  • 3:15-6:00PM Open Coaching

Estill Voiceprint™

Estill Voiceprint™ 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).

Certificate of Attendance

An Estill Voice Training® Certificate of Attendance will be issued upon completion of all components of this Hybrid Level 1&2 Course. This certificate is one of the requirements for Trainer Certification in Estill Voice Training®. 

ASHA CEUs

ASHA CEUs are available for this course. (2.4 ASHA CEUs if taking Foundations of Estill Voice Training® for the first time + live Figures for Voice™) To obtain:

  • Complete all components of Foundations of Estill Voice Training®
  • Score 80% or higher on the Assessment of Learning Quiz (in Foundations)
  • Attend ALL days of the live Level 1 & 2 components
  • Complete the course evaluation

University Credit

Course attendees also have the opportunity to earn college credits at the graduate or undergraduate level. Cal U tuition rates and associated fees apply. Contact Michele Pagen, course instructor of record, by phone at 724.938.5578 or by email, pagen@pennwest.edu for registration information.

Lodging

California University of PA rates are also available at the nearby Hampton Inn, Belle Vernon. Call 724-929-8100 & mention the PennWest California University rate when booking a room.

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 30 (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.

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

Complaints can be made at www.estillvoice.com/complaints.

Disclosures:

Dr. Kimberly Steinhauer, Estill Mentor & Course Instructor

  • 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.

Dr. Michele Pagen, Estill Master Trainer

  • Relevant Financial Relationships– Estill Master Trainer
  • No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Alexander McDaniel, Estill Master Trainer

  • Relevant Financial Relationships– 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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