During these lessons you will learn some of the basics of the Estill Voice Model.  Jo Estill began developing the model in the 1970’s and worked with many scientists, artists, and educators.  She passed on her legacy two of her mentees--Kim Steinhaur and Mary McDonal Klimmet. They continue her work of teaching the model, advocating for new research and training teachers.   In person voice training is the best way to go. You can take private lessons with an Estill teacher or you can go to a training. I am not yet certified by Estill International, but one of my teachers has encouraged me to teach. 

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I am going to teach you some of the core principals and basic concepts of the method.  If you would like more detailed explanations, I highly recommend the book, The Estill Voice Model: Theory & Translation.  
https://store.estillvoice.com/collections/books-workbooks/products/the-estill-voice-model-theory-translation-book

The first time I read it, much of the content went straight over my head.  Over time, as I practiced, more and more of it has made sense. I reread sections of it regularly. 

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Intro to the EstilL Voice Method

Read about Jo Estill and the voice method that she pioneered.
NEW!  Watch the video in which I explain the different structures that we can independently control and show how they affect vocal quality.  

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Torso Anchor & Head and Neck Anchor

Learn how to anchor your body to create a stable framework for the smaller vocal muscles to do their work. 
​The video also inclued tips for extending your range and warming up.

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True Vocal Fold Body Cover

Read about the four True Vocal Fold Body Cover conditions, watch a video where you can see the true vocal folds and how they and the larynx change in the four different conditions, and listen to an audio lesson in which Amy explains everything and demonstrates the four conditions.