The Basics Toolkit
Integrate the mind, body, and voice
A 4 week introduction introduction to the basic principles behind The Embodied Voice
Become the master of your own voice journey
Course Syllabus:
Week 1. Self-image
You can’t change yourself until you know yourself.
An introduction to some neuroscience basics.
Week 2. Do less
Before jumping into action, learn to listen to what is already present and occurring.
Practicing movement as a form of deep listening.
Week 3. Everything everywhere all at once!
Your whole body organises to create sound - it’s all relevant.
A brief tour of anatomy as relates to the voice.
Week 4. Play
The fastest way to learn is through play - what shall we discover today?
Exploring the role of community and connection in widening our range and depth of expression.
In this 4-week course, we will do something that may seem counter-intuitive in the voice training world - teach you to be the expert on your own voice! We are going to look at how you learn, how you navigate your physical-mental biological system (aka. body), and it’s not through repetition of scales, it’s not through fear and judgement, it’s not even through top-down instruction!
Instead, we are going to learn to learn from the “body up”. We’ll work with neuroscience of the brain, primal functions of the body, and our innate intelligence. We will touch on anatomy, psychology, arts practice, and life practice.
All of this to begin to correct our culture's original sin - the separation of mind and body. I like to add voice to the mix. Do you recall how as a young child there were no distinctions - between expression, movement, sounding, learning, exploring, being? It takes some unlearning and stripping back to rediscover that integration, but with practice and curiosity we can access moments of flow where the distinctions between mind-body-voice melt away, and we live joyfully in the present.
Oh and your voice will feel full, expressive, and easeful. Not bad eh?
What you will receive:
4 classes, each 1.5hrs long, a total of 6 hours of recorded tuition
4 hand outs with diagrams, definitions, reflective questions, further resources, and at home exercises to practice in between sessions
Feel free to join the Voice & Body Facebook group to discuss your thoughts and ideas with the community, as well as the opportunity to email Kate with any questions or concerns at any time
Access to a Vimeo showcase available online until the end of 2023
“No matter what level of experience you have with the voice this course has so much to offer with insights into the deep connections between the body and the voice. I found myself discovering parts of my voice in a nuanced and detailed way, that is made possible by the gently enquiring environment and safe space Kate creates.
I'm so glad I have connected with you and your teaching. I love the combination of practical and presentation bringing together threads, and the homework between.
I wanted to say thank you for the wonderful Embodied Voice sessions.”
— Tuula
Booking
Prices
Prices are offered on a sliding scale in order to enable people from all backgrounds to share the space together. With no questions asked, please select the contribution that matches what you feel able to offer in support of this work. Thank you.
You may also add on a 1hr private session with Kate in order to complement the online videos.
Reduced £50 (add on a 1hr 1-1 private session for £90 total)
General £70 (add on a 1hr 1-1 private session for £120 total)
Abundant £90 (add on a 1hr 1-1 private session for £140 total)
Dates
Available until end of 2023