Learn Efficient Vocal Technique
Paul is a highly qualified practitioner with much intuitive skill. His knowledge, musicianship and ability to work with people on a very human level make him highly effective.
Paul’s continued understanding of the voice is led by science. The truths we know and the truths we are discovering bring clarity to a fascinating but difficult artform. Estill Voice Craft provides the core of his technical understanding whilst further research/findings provide an exciting wider perspective.
His teaching philosophy is all about giving clients personalised solutions which are as simple as possible, practical, clear and fun. Therefore, they can apply them appropriately and successfully to regular practice and performance. This approach is rooted in a technical context that promotes confidence in vocalists because they improve, prosper and understand their own voice and the individual path they are on.
Paul is a very effective practioner, he understands how the voice works AND he also knows how to deliver the information to you so you can understand, control and enjoy your experience.
What is a lesson with Paul like?
- The environment is positive, relaxed and professional.
- The service is personalised so all students get the technical help they need regardless of the genre.
- Explanations are clear so the student understands.
- Direction for further work beyond the lesson is appropriate, practical, fun and effective.
- Questions are encouraged; inquisitiveness is especially welcome with Paul as this encourages a deeper understanding.
Paul's work ethic is very rare and his clients; whether they be performing professionals, teachers, music/performing arts students or ambitious amateurs, always see progress. His desire to research, understand and teach to the very highest level is obvious. Paul will direct you towards the path of greatest improvement in an efficient manner where weekly lessons and a lengthy process are not necessary.
Pauls approach is to teach you specifics with clarity so that you will access new skills immediately and have pinpoint direction on how to develop them further and more consistently in your own practice. Quality of teaching, speed of progression and impact on the client are key factors in his practice which means his services are always in high demand.
WHAT IS ESTILL VOICE CRAFT?
- WHAT IT ESTILL VOICE CRAFT AND HOW DOES THIS APPROACH TO TECHNIQUE HELP ME?
- TECHNIQUE AND UNDERSTANDING BEYOND ESTILL – A WIDER PERSPECTIVE
Estill Voice Craft (EVT) illustrates precisely how thousands of complex operations which occur during singing and speech work in a plain English model.
It is the result of rigorous exploration led by Jo Estill, a noteable singer, teacher and researcher into how the voice actually works. This work challenged out of date, inaccurate concepts about how the voice works with scientific evidence. This new clarity creates understanding of the craft and leads to control, consistency, economy of effort and an increase in performance quality.
- It makes good teaching easier.
- It makes good singing easier.
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READ PAUL'S BLOG
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