Vocal Vibes:
Creative Estill Play Day
ONE DAY ONLY
ADELAIDE
19th July 2024
So, what’s the deal?
Alright, my vocal virtuosos!
Gather round, it's time to spill the beans on our 'Vocal Vibes: Creative Estill Play Day' workshop.
Think of it as your Backstage Pass to the world of creative vocal mastery.
You've dabbled in the Estill Model basics, right? (If not, no fear! More on THAT later!)
Well, now we're going to splash around in the deep end, but don't worry, I promise no vocal folds will be harmed in the process!
We're going to dive headfirst into the world of creative warm-ups, belt out some problem-solving strategies, and even mix things up a bit (see what I did there?).
Oh, and did someone say Master Classes? We've got a few Golden Tickets up for grabs! But they're hotter than a high note in an Opera, so you better be quick!
And you know we've got time for a good old chinwag Q&A.
Bring your burning questions, your vocal challenges, or even that age-old debate: Am I in Stiff Folds or Thin Folds?
Ready to explore the limitless possibilities of artistic expression through your voice?? Let's kick this shindig into high gear!
And hey, did I mention my slightly embarrassing obsession with AI Image Creators?
It is like playing lucky dip!
Well, brace yourselves for these snazzy AI-generated wonders, because here comes more!
Here’s the low down…
Alright! So here are some of the features of the day in more detail!
Warm-Up Sandbox
Warmups can be more than just beneficial—they can be a blast! With our model's insights, we’ll dive into a fun and creative warm-up routine.
We'll explore playful ways to kick off your day, stretch those vocal folds, wake up your muscles, and get you pumped for all the artistic adventures ahead!
Awesome Perks:
Learn how to siren in a routine that warms up the whole instrument.
Discover Tongue Taming warm ups that can brighten your day!
Learn how to create your OWN routine that suits your artistry choices.
With the Estill Model as our trusty guide, we'll explore clever strategies for tackling those pesky vocal challenges—think navigating breaks, finding the perfect mix, troubleshooting belting, and playing with breath and stability. While we’ve got a game plan in mind, we’re all ears for your input! Together, we'll fine-tune your voice and conquer any hurdle with ease and a sprinkle of creativity!
Tune-Up Troubleshoot!
Awesome Perks:
Revise the key elements to navigate your break in different ways, depending on your style!
Troubleshoot Contemporary Riffs and Runs to find more accuracy and speed.
Explore Belting Challenges and choices for different artistic and emotive styles.
Picture this: 10-minute bursts of vocal magic, guided by the one and only Stephanie Marko—our resident expert.
Feeling lucky? We're dishing out 5 Golden Tickets for a chance to be personally coached by Stephanie herself. Got a song section that's giving you grief? Bring it along, and let's turn those vocal hurdles into triumphs! It's your time to shine, superstar!
Masterclass Madness
Awesome Perks:
Expert analysis and strategies to find the sound you want to hear!
See the Estill Model in action.
Take notes of the different ploys, tricks and triggers to solve habitual and stylistic vocal challenges!
Got burning questions about your voice? Let's play it out! In our lively Q&A session, we're all about practical play. From unraveling vocal mysteries to tackling those tricky techniques, we're here to make learning fun. Bring your queries, quirks, and quandaries—we'll brainstorm, experiment, and find creative solutions together. Let's turn those 'hmm's into 'aha's, one playful question at a time!
Q&A Jam Session
Awesome Perks:
Ask any question relating to the Estill Model that may have been wondering around rent free in your brain!
Interactive, practical strategies and play to discover the answers.
Finally put to rest any judgements you may have about your own voice!
AND! Throughout the day we will also touch on:
Evidence-based practice methods
Breathing and Stability
Style, groove, inner pulse, artistry, emotions etc
Do I need to know Estill Voice Training to join in?
Yes!
This workshop is your jam if you've attended an Estill Voice Training Course or got the scoop from your voice teacher or a uni class.
Oh no! Estill Voice Training isn't on your radar yet?
We’ve got your back!
Stephanie will be in Adelaide to run the new
Hybrid Estill Level 1&2
15-18th of July!
And the bonus?
This one-day event is FREE for those who attend Level 1&2!
What about me? It isn’t fair….
Steph's Showreel
Storytelling time…
Yes, that is me with Michael Bublé in one of the photos above. I had the surreal experience of being a backing vocalist on his Australian tour in 2010. Quite the whirlwind, I must say!
You may have watched the video above of a few of my shows. It's the only footage I have, thanks to the tech limitations back in the day and those pesky copyright restrictions. And these performances were all before I had the glory of the Estill Model to save me… please excuse the vocal issues throughout… Ah, nostalgia!
Let me take you back to when I was a curious 16-year-old in Melbourne. I was already working as a singer professionally in kids choruses and shows when I landed lessons with a highly reputed voice teacher. I was beyond thrilled, but it didn’t take long for my bubble to burst. You see, I had a million questions about how the voice works—how breathing and the abdominal wall play into it, why the throat seems to vibrate even though we’re told not to "sing on the throat," and so on. One day, she mentioned a resonator between the brain and the top of the skull, where apparently “head voice” was amplified, which baffled me. Being the pre-Google era, I hit the library and discovered no such resonator existed. When I brought this to her, she was not pleased. Let’s just say our lessons ended swiftly after that, but it ignited my lifelong quest for vocal truth.
Fast forward, and I was knee-deep in the world of Opera at Melbourne Uni and the VCA Opera Studio. Even though my ‘to die for passion’ was contemporary musicals, and singing lead in bands, I was constantly warned about "ruining" my voice. One day, the DEAN caught me belting out a Miss Saigon song, leading to all kinds of drama and warnings. But I kept going, performing in operas with OA before joining the Australasian Hello Dolly Tour and waving goodbye to the opera scene. I only did it to play Carlotta one day! Dreams can come true…..
In my late twenties, I discovered Estill Voice Training. At that time I was heading off to Germany to do Cats, where I heard rave reviews about Estill. I was still searching for the solutions to my vocal issues such as my break and belting, and all I was getting from teachers in Europe was more confusing classical training advice (like being told my abs were the key to belting or like a woman in Paris who punched me in the stomach to show me). I was determined to learn more. My first Estill lesson was a game-changer, solving many vocal issues and fuelling my passion for teaching again.
After becoming a parent, I left touring and threw myself into Estill certification, travelling far and wide to learn from the best. Now, I’ve been teaching EVT to everyone from kids to seasoned voice teachers for over 17 years. At Monash Uni, I teach voice mechanics and evidence-based practice methods in the Popular Music Degree program, helping teachers and coaches retrain their voices and guide their students.
My journey has been wild, from teaching dancers singing confidence as a teen to building a career using Estill Voice Training. Obsessed with singing every genre, I use EVT to translate and learn from top teachers in contemporary voice and explore new styles, keeping my passion for voice alive and fun.
Oh! And did I mention that when I went to Germany to do Cats, I met an Austrian Rum Tum Tugger who was quite the charmer? After gallivanting through shows and towns together across Europe, I decided to steal him! We tied the knot, had two kids, and he's still here in Australia 20 years later. He's also an EMCI-TP-SD and the 1st Year Coordinator at Monash Uni. Talk about a plot twist, right? Do I hear an awwww?
(The pic on the video cover is Gerald and me in Cats Denmark - He was Munkastrap in this photo, and I was Griz… Memories….. light the corners of my mind… oh, wrong song… )
Ok… So obviously she could go on for hours… Let’s get back to it, shall we?
When? Where? Who? Huh?
9.30am
to
5.30pm
Wanna take part in the Masterclass?
Contact Steph via email! Just click on the Golden Ticket and Bob’s your uncle! [thevoicegymstudio@gmail.com] (Places for participants to sing are limited. Priority to early registrants.)
How much is this gonna cost?
$199
Full Rate
Enter Code: VOCALVIBES24
$149
Early Bird (July 1st) & Student Rate
Where?
Hyde Park Christadelphian Hall
2 Park Street, Hyde Park
Adelaide, SA
(Subject to change)
What People Are Saying
“Steph was a fantastic instructor. She was able to concisely and clearly explain quite complex concepts and then her ability to physically demonstrate every aspect was both impressive and immensely helpful. Her warm and inviting teaching style also created a safe, supported environment where everyone felt comfortable to try new things with their voice.”
— Caitie Houghton
SLP and MT Performer (Wicked NZ)
“Steph was truly inspiring. Day one, blow us out of the room in the first 5 minutes with ear drum beating vocal "power". I thought that was it. But no, fantastic inspiring vocal athletics all the time. So satisfying. Steph doesn't make them 'seem' easy. She makes them 'be' easy. Loved it! What a brilliant lady. I feel I was in the hands of an expert.”
— Miss Maria Eaton
Performing Artist
“Steph's knowledge and expertise in this realm is truly impressive. She has an incredible talent for demonstrating and breaking down what can seem initially daunting into easily understandable concepts and tasks. Engaging and entertaining, it was an enjoyable and enriching experience both professionally and personally.”
— Sinead Hill
Teacher of Music and Performing Arts
