HONG KONG ENGLISH
MASTERING BELTING – 30 HOURS BELTING PROGRAM PROGRAM (accessible also online)

Do you want to know more about EVT?

Do you already know EVT, but want to know how to effectively put it into practice?

Are you a performer or a student looking for tips and tricks to increase your vocal range, master the dynamics, change the timbres, to belt with no risks, have more control and awareness, avoid or master voice breaks, and much more?

Are you a teacher looking for effective teaching tools?

If you answered “yes” to at least one of these questions, then this workshop is for you!

SUITABLE FOR: Singers, actors, singing teachers, spoken-voice teachers, speech therapists.

LEVEL: Both beginner and advanced

WHAT ESTILL IS NEEDED FOR:

All Estill exercises, including work on vocal qualities, can be applied both to the singing voice and to the spoken voice.

EVT can teach actors and singers to improve the effectiveness of vocal production, better manage the effort of performance, optimize muscle work and the role of breathing, vary the tones based on the character or style, lighten or darken the voice, clean it or “dirty” it, increase or eliminate the nasalization to “characterize” a character, increase the projection, audibility and volume of the voice, control all the structures that contribute to the production of vowels and consonants in order to work on a more conscious diction and easily master the accents of different languages, of different dialects (and sociolects), and much more.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

BELTING is a specific type of very loud voice production used in musical theatre, pop, different kinds of folk music, and in some ways even in some operatic performance and in acting.

Thrilling and exciting, often improperly and summarily called “chest voice in the high range” or “mix”, its common definition, as well as its relationship with vocal health, can be controversial.

More and more performers every year are using belting in their performance, especially in Countries where its definition was unknown until some years ago.  More teachers have started to teach or mention it in their lessons.  However, dealing with belting without an exact knowledge of its mechanics and an accurate, specific training can be very frustrating and detrimental. Additionally, any other loud sound – can harm the vocal health.

However, Estill Voice Training offers a detailed physiological description of belting and a series of detailed exercises. There are “dos and don’ts” to establish a safe, effective, successful belting; this system of practice based on EVT has been safely training performers in Broadway and West End as well as pop singers for more than 20 years now.

In thiscourse, we’ll try to clarify all the doubts about belting, explain its physiology, establish an efficient practice, and learn easy but safe exercises to build a belting sound successfully and safely. Individual work on repertoire is included.

After a theoretical introduction, the work will be very practical and will aim to use technique for an effective artistry.

Those who are totally new to EVT can participate, and a short general introduction will be given in the first lessons.

DATES and TIME (See “Curriculum, Fees and Discounts” for more details):

Module 1: 31st of August, 1st of September; 3pm-7pm  (online)

Module 2: 7, 8, 14, 15 of September; 10am-1pm

Module 3: 21,22,28,29 of September; 10am-1pm

COURSE DELIVERY: IN CLASS/IN PERSON (or alternatively, online as auditors. Click here to see the fees)

VENUE: ERIC HOTUNG STUDIO LB, HONG KONG ARTS CENTER, 2 HARBOUR ROAD WANCHAI (HONG KONG).

The course is delivered in person in Hong Kong but it can be attended entirely online by auditors (auditors can ask questions but cannot participate in the 1:1 practice). Click here to see the fees

EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL: Yes (handout)

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE: Yes, digital

CERTIFICATION: No

CURRICULUM, FEES AND DISCOUNTS:

The course is divided in 3 Modules that can be either attended separately or in combination with other modules:

Module 1: EVT Intro. The attendance of this Module is mandatory for those new to Estill. Those who have attended an EVT Intro or an EVT Level1&2 Course can skip this Module, but if they want to attend it, they will be able to participate for free. This Module will be opened only if eligible students (new to Estill) register. This Module can be attended only in combination with Module 2 or Module 2 and 3 and it will be delivered online on Aug 31st and Sept 1st , 3pm-7pm (HK time) .

Module 2: Belting Basics. This module explores the foundation of Belting: definition and effective practice to establish a safe belting, dos and donts, warm up for belting, suggestions for repertoire. Some preparation for Module 3 might be included (subtle variations, higher range, etc). An open coaching session on volunteers might be included. This Module can be attended alone or in combination with one of the other Modules. Module 2 will be delivered in person face to face for 2 consecutive weekends (Sept 7,8,14,15; 10am-1pm HK Time). The course will temporarily switch online in case of typhoons or other major inconveniences. Lessons will be recorded for absent students. The cost of this Module is 4000HKD if attended alone. The combination of this course with one of the other 2 Modules (either 1+2 or 2+3) costs 5000 HKD.

Module 3: Belting Advanced. This module explores the advanced practice and application of Belting: variations for different styles and genres, bringing Belting higher in the range, permutation of belting, adding vibrato, interaction with diction, problems and solutions. An open coaching session on few volunteers is included. This Module can be attended alone (if Module 2 has been attended in the past) or in combination with one or both the other Modules. Module 3 will be delivered in person face to face for 2 consecutive weekends (Sept 21,22,28,29; 10am-1pm HK Time). The course will temporarily switch online in case of typhoons or other major inconveniences. Lessons will be recorded for absent students. The cost of this Module is 4000HKD if attended alone. The combination of this course with Module 2 costs 5000 HKD

The total cost of all the 3 Modules (if purchased at the same time) is 8000HKD  and it includes a free 30 minutes 1:1 lesson (to schedule after the end of the course. It might occur in a different venue).

DISCOUNTS:

HKAPA students and alumni have 1000HKD discount when they buy all the 3 modules.

Participants who have attended already an EVT Level1&2 have Module 1 entirely for free + 500 HKD discount if they attend Module 2 and Module 3 together.

Returning students have 40% discount on all the Modules that they attend.

Not sure how much you have to pay? then click here to have clearer instructions.

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

EVT COURSE LINK

HOW TO REGISTER: Registration is finalised in 2 steps:

STEP 1: Free registration on the EVI – Estill Voice International website at this link, by clicking on “REGISTER WITH EVI: STEP 1”.

STEP 2: Down  payment: 2000 HK$ on this page; you can pay at the bottom of this page. You will receive a separate invoice for the remaining amount that can be paid in one instalment by the 10th of September or in 2 Instalments (one by the 5th of September and one by the 5th of October).

CONTACT ME for any inquiries.