is an organized method of vocal training for Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) styles, (those styles that used to be called “non-classical) based upon somatic (physical) awareness and aural discernment. The training is completed in three levels.
People are always asking for two things: how do they get to work with Jeanie? And, can Jeanie talk us through what she’s hearing and why she’s doing what she’s doing?
These new Somatic Voicework™ labs present just that!
Get in quick to register now as there are only 12 places for full participants: https://somaticvoicework.com/registration-for-somatic-voicework-lab/
Christmas comes early with Somatic Voicework™!
Join Jeanie LoVetri for two FREE webinars this December.
The webinar series kicks off on Sunday, December 10 from 12-2pm EST with Belting: The Science & Art.
Join us again on Wednesday, December 27 from 6-8 pm EST for An Introduction to Somatic Voicework™.
To register, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/
Details:
Belting: The Science & Art
So many ways to belt! So many ideas and opinions! Which ones are healthy? Which allows you to sing in other styles? Which are suited to you but not necessarily to someone else? How many ways can someone belt or sing a belt/mix? How has belting changed over the years? Come find out!
An Introduction to Somatic Voicework™
A traditional academic-style lecture will explore the underpinnings, foundations of pedagogy and guiding principles of Somatic Voicework™. This will be followed by a practical exploration of Somatic Voicework™ with two singers.
To learn more about Jeanie LoVetri & Somatic Voicework™, click here: https://bwcommunityarts.bw.
We ask that you share this link with singers, voice teachers, choral directors, your students, and anyone you know who may be interested in exploring the topics!
Please note: in the Zoom registration, you will see multiple additional dates listed, this was the easiest way for us to make sure you only have to register once for both webinars. Be sure to make a note of the officially listed dates and times in your calendar!
We are so excited to announce our new webinar series, Special Topics in Somatic Voicework™, which kicks off on Monday, November 20th from 6-8 PM EST.
As always, for those who cannot complete the webinar series in real time, all participants can complete the course at their own leisure. Participants will have access to the video archive for 12 months from the final day of the course.
For details and registration, click here:
https://somaticvoicework.com/registration-for-somatic-voicework-november-2023-webinar-series/
Each week, Jeanie LoVetri presents a traditional academic-style lecture that will be followed by a practical exploration of Somatic Voicework™ with two singers. The session will end with a Q&A.
Here are the topics being explored:
Week I (November 20): Choosing Repertoire That Works
Learn how to ascertain what songs are practical choices. See what doesn’t work in a song and what does. Explore how to use songs as teaching tools.
Week II (November 27): Vocal Gratitude – Why It Matters
The voice is always ready and willing to respond. Let’s take a moment to reflect on how that empowers us all year long.
Week III (December 4): Discovering Music At A Deeper Level
Why do some songs last and get recorded by multiple artists for decades? What is it that makes them reach us?
Week IV (December 11): The Gifts We Give
Singing is special and is a gift to give and to receive. Whether we sing alone or with others, how can we embrace both more fully?
The LoVetri Institute in partnership with Baldwin Wallace University Community Arts School presents Somatic Voicework™ Level I.
Level I is the first of a three-tiered course of LoVetri’s method, Somatic Voicework™. The method is comprehensive but accessible to everyone from singers not yet teaching to those with decades of experience. Vocal function is clearly explained, and the exercises presented are designed to empower teachers to create solutions for a wide variety of pedagogical needs. Since 21st-century music continues to diversify, the need to understand vocal function, vocal health and voice science has never been greater, and new tools are needed to supplement those that were used for the past two hundred years. These tools are found in Somatic Voicework™. There is no special jargon, nothing to prepare, and it avoids any direct manipulation of the structures in the throat. It has the honor of having had 12 nationally recognized laryngologists as lecturers and four highly acknowledged speech language pathologists as faculty over the past decade. The training days are filled with information, demonstration and application balanced with camaraderie, networking and social interaction among participants at all levels.
Level I is called “Basic Application” and includes the following: introduction to functional principles of voice science and medicine. It guides singing teachers to enhance their own qualities as the “building blocks” of The LoVetri Method. It looks at terminology and at objectively describing vocal behavior. It also addresses attitude, intention and appropriateness of the interaction between student and teacher. Level I states that the teacher must have a clear intention for the vocal exercise when it is given. The teacher must know (a) either what is missing and needs to be added or (b) what is wrong and needs to be corrected, such that the student’s singing will somehow improve. It rests on vocal function, vocal health and on traditional pedagogy, but it is also meant to help singers be marketable. There will be a vocal health lecture to instruct the teacher how to listen functionally, to hear aural distinctions and relate them to responses.
Online Tuition: $350.00/participant & $25.00 required course book
Limited automatic payment installments are available. It is preferred that participants pay via credit or debit card through the online registration, however checks are accepted. Please contact the BW Community Arts School office to arrange for this.
Online Re-certification: Participants who have completed Level I and plan to retake the course are eligible for a discounted rate of $200.00.
To obtain the discount code, email cas@bw.edu and indicate where and when you took Level I previously.
Registration Deadline: January 7, 2024
To receive your Level I Somatic Voicework™ hard copy course book prior to the course, register by December 30, 2023.
For more information visit: https://bwcommunityarts.bw.edu/teacher-education/lovetri-institute/lovetri-institute-january-session/