What Estill means for you
Working with a certified master teacher of Estill voicecraft means you are training the voice with an expert who understands the function of the larynx in anatomical terms and can give you the training and exercises you need to get the most from your voice. In short you might have a problem or question that you want to solve or answer, James will be able to work with you to establish why exactly you can't achieve what you are trying to and help you to establish muscularity which will make a particular vocal quality acceptable. Vocal sessions will not always need to be highly technical, James uses a lot of imagery and vocal exercises to achieve results but it is important that any vocal coach understands the workings of the larynx as this is their area of expertise!
Estill Voice Training
Founded in 1988 by Jo Estill, Estill voice training is a cutting edge approach to voice which gives singers and speakers the tools to maximise their vocal potential. Based on the premise that 'everyone has a beautiful voice' the Estill model takes the anatomy and physiology of the human larynx and provides answers and solutions to vocal problems and challenges.
Starting out her career as a singer Jo quickly became frustrated with the apprehension of going on stage and not knowing exactly what sound was going to come out. As is the case with many performers Jo found herself crossing her fingers and hoping for the best! Jo wasn't at all happy with this as an approach to the voice and decided to do something about it, through years of research and a lifetime of dedication Jo conducted experiments to establish exactly how we created different sound in the larynx and in particular looked at six voice qualities: Speech, Sob/Cry, Twang, Falsetto, Belt and Opera.
The Estill model gives us the tools we need to create safe and sustainable singing and speaking and gives performers vocal freedom to achieve their goals. Vocal health is at the centre of the model and there is no aesthetic bias as long as voice is produced safely. |
Jo at James' MA Graduation where she was awarded an honourary doctorate for her contribution to vocal research
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James and Estill
James is a certified Master Teacher of Estill voicecraft and has worked with the model for over ten years. Through extensive training and continued practice James is able to offer his clients the most up to date vocal technique and training. James is commited to continued development as a vocal practitioner and trains regularly with Anne-Marie Speed and Paul Farrington at the Royal Academy of Music. He recommends clients to attend courses led by Anne-Marie and her organisation The voice explained to enrich their learning and support his coaching work.
As a certified master teacher of Estill voicecraft James is one of 23 practitioners in the UK who are qualified to teach this powerful model of voice production. James also regularly interns on public courses at the Royal Academy of Music where he works alongside Anne-Marie Speed, Paul Farrington and Kiereen Lock.
For more information on Estill Voice Training visit www.trainmyvoice.com
Training
James has completed the following courses as part of his continued professional development
2012
Breathing and Support
Royal Academy of Music
Anne-Marie Speed and Ed Blake
The voice explained
Advanced Belting
Royal Academy of Music
Anne-Marie Speed
The voice explained
Belting the basics explained
Royal Academy of Music
Anne-Marie Speed
The voice explained
Daniel Borch - Pop course
Royal Academy of Music
www.danielborch.com
2011
Voice Training
International Estill voice symposium
Teatro Antrifione
Rome, Italy
Complete 5 day course in the Estill voice model 2011 (Levels 1 and 2)
Internship
Royal Academy of Music
Anne-Marie Speed, Paul Farrington and Kiereen Lock
The voice explained
Common voice problems and their solutions
Royal Academy of Music
Anne-Marie Speed
The voice explained
2010
Breathing and Support II
Royal Academy of Music
Anne-Marie Speed and Ed Blake
The voice explained
Advanced figures and voice qualities course: Application, combination and variation
Royal Academy of Music
Anne-Marie Speed and Paul Farrington
The voice explained
Complete 5 day course in the Estill voice model 2010 (Levels 1 and 2)
Internship
Royal Academy of Music
Anne-Marie Speed, Paul Farrington and Kiereen Lock
The voice explained
Breathing and Support
Royal Academy of Music
Anne-Marie Speed and Ed Blake
The voice explained
Estill for Actors
Royal Academy of Music
Anne-Marie Speed
The voice explained
Advanced Belting
Royal Academy of Music
Anne-Marie Speed
The voice explained
2006
Estill Certification Phase 2
ReeveMoller
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Estill Certification Phase 1
ReeveMoller
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Anatomy and Physiology
ReeveMoller
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
2005
Pedagogy Course
ReeveMoller
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Level 1 Estill voicraft
ReeveMoller
Motherwell
Level 2 Estill Voicecraft
ReeveMoller
Motherwell
2004
Level 1 Estill Voicecraft
ReeveMoller
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Level 2 Estill Voicecraft
ReeveMoller
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
2003
Introduction to Estill Voicecraft
ReeveMoller
Mountview Academy
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