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Jeanie LoVetri breaks down the scientific underpinnings of vocal exercises. Why do they work? How do they work? When should you use/which ones?

As always, for those who cannot complete the webinar series in real-time, all participants can complete the course at their own leisure. All participants will have access to the video archive for 12 months from the final day of the course.

Week I (April 25) – What’s in a Vocal Exercise?

Jeanie LoVetri breaks down the scientific underpinnings of vocal exercises. Why do they work? How do they work? 

A traditional academic-style lecture will be followed by a practical exploration of the work with Jeanie demonstrating with members of her Somatic Voicework™ Faculty. 

Week II (May 2) – Exercises Under A Microscope

One of the most common requests is to watch Jeanie teach and have her narrate step-by-step what she is hearing and why she is choosing each specific exercise. 

This webinar will feature Jeanie LoVetri working with one or two singers and narrating step-by-step her thought process as she moves from exercise to exercise. 

Week III (May 9) – Vocal Training for Developing Artists

Vocal exercises, vocal fitness regimes, and training plans differ based on the demographic of students a teacher is working with. This webinar will explore working with children, high school and college-aged students.

A traditional academic-style lecture will be followed by a practical exploration of the work with Jeanie demonstrating with student volunteers. 

Week IV (May 16) – Vocal Training for Professional Artists

Why should advanced professionals continue to take lessons? This webinar will explore the vocal demands and training regimes for professional singers, and how a voice teacher best serves professional singers. 

A traditional academic-style lecture will be followed by a practical exploration of the work with Jeanie demonstrating with two elite professional singers. 

Dates: Mondays April 25, May 2, 9, & 16, 2022

Cost: $200/$250 USD for those who’ve already completed at least Level I of their Somatic Voicework™ training; $250 USD for those new to Somatic Voicework™. 

For those who cannot complete the webinar series in real-time, all participants will have access to the video archive for 12 months from the final day of the course.

Please note: refunds cannot be offered for this course under any circumstance.

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Why do singing voice exercises work — and when they don’t work, why not?

As always, for those who cannot complete the webinar series in real time, all participants can complete the course at their own leisure. All participants will have access to the video archive for 12 months from the final day of the course.

Week I: Strength vs. Tension, Beauty vs. Power (Sunday, March 6th)

Week I will break down some of the most successful vocal exercises down to their component parts, exploring the science of what is really happening when we make different sounds, and deconstruct the when/why of choosing different vocal exercises.

The academic discussion of the exercises will be followed by a practical exploration of the exercises with Jeanie LoVetri demonstrating and working with her esteemed faculty to highlight the successful execution of the various vocal exercises.

Week II: The Source-Filter Model of Vocal Production (Sunday, March 20th)

Week II will explore the interconnected relationship between the vocal folds and the vocal tract. What part of our vocal apparatus is responsible for what? How do these areas interact? How do you isolate them? How do you know what to fix when something goes wrong?
The academic discussion of the exercises will be followed by a practical exploration of the exercises with Jeanie LoVetri demonstrating and working with her esteemed faculty to highlight the successful execution of the various vocal exercises.

Dates: Sunday, March 6th & Sunday, March 20th
Time: 3:00-5:00 PM EST
Cost: $125 USD for those new to Somatic Voicework™ ($25 COVID-19 discount already applied); $100 USD for those who have completed at least Level I of their Somatic Voicework™ training (additional COVID-19 discount already applied).

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The course enrollment is full and registration is now closed. Please email Jerry@thevoiceworkshop.com to be placed on waiting list.