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Testimonials
t was a true revelation for me. C’est ce que je cherchais depuis très longtemps et ce stage de 5 jours m’a permis de mettre des mots et des images sur des Figures que j’utilisais déjà sans vraiment visualiser ce qui se passait à l’intérieur de mon larynx. The anatomy of the larynx explained very well. Kudos to a very professional team! Very instructive and pleasant internship. It was great! (Course in Lyon, July 2017)
Daniel Desrosiers, Signer
An approach to the voice that finally makes sense and that simply and clearly opens the door to unlimited opportunities for personal and professional use of the voice. Thank you for this rewarding experience in a dynamic and comforting environment.
Suzanne Hindson, speech-language pathologist
This course was a real revelation for me. It used simple words to explain the complexity of the vocal mechanism. . It will be helpful at work (oral presentations) as well as in my hobby (singing).
Jean-Pierre Fry, health and safety engineer
The Estill approach lies on precise knowledge of the physiology of the vocal instrument. This model allowed me to better understand and be more aware of my voice (I am a lyric tenor with a classical background). I also acquired specific tools through the various exercises (Figures) that I now use with my singing students who perform all styles as well as with my choristers of two classical choirs. I sincerely urge you to discover this voice teaching model that will change for the better your approach to the voice!
David Rompré, teacher, singer, choir director
The Estill model helped me to understand exactly what is going on in my throat during vocal production, spoken or sung. Since then, I can find meaningful solutions to various problems (sore throat, loss of voice, character search, vocal adaptation with a mic, etc.), through the specific tools that are the vocal structures. It’s a model that helps vocal health through physical understanding. What I like about the Estill model is that it’s not dogmatic; it does not teach what needs to be done, but rather shows the results of the positioning of one part or another of the vocal instrument. t is a very specific model that provides the tools to achieve the desired result. It requires work, particularly at the beginning, but the results are obvious. This is a very encouraging model.
Marie-Michèle Garon, comedian and imitator
A true clarification of various vocal qualities with links to physiology and anatomy. No abstract or magical concepts. Simple tools to tackle any styles. The ‘after-sale service’ is great as it allows to be coached remotely and maintain contact! (Course in Lyon, July 2017)
Sylvie Loche, singer and voice teacher (jazz and modern music)
Clarity. A new insight on an instrument I use professionally for over 20 years! Demystify its purpose. I can’t believe I just found this out!
Marie-Pierre de Brienne, comedian, singer, dancer, musical theatre performer
The Estill training with Julie Cimon Racine and her colleague Lyne Defoy (as well as the team of supervisors of small working groups) brought a major paradigm shift to my career/training as a singer. I feel that I finally have the tools to correctly guide me. As an actor/imitator, I consider the Estill model as a range of colours to create the characters that I want. What an extraordinary education. I recommend it a thousand times!
Dominic St-Laurent, singer and actor
After participating in this internship, there is obviously a world of theoretical, scientific and musical data opening up for us! Overall, it enabled us to further develop our knowledge, therefore develop our ear! All of the movements associated with the Figures are of a remarkable efficiency and both apply to individuals and a choir setting, for example. The effects are impressive! It opens up a world of possibilities and we can only be fulfilled from these few days of teaching. All of this with a highly qualified team, always smiling, and extremely efficient. We keep asking for more! (Course in Lyon, July 2017)
Laetitia Toulouse, choir director
Margareth Pulido, voice teacher and performer
Meaningful examples from our everyday life facilitate the integration of the Figures and make everything accessible to all.
Luce Sauvageau, singer and choir director
I understand better now how my vocal instrument works. I have the tools to successfully control everything with practice. It’s very positive to improve vocal confidence. Thank you, Estill Voice Training!
Julie Dionne, music teacher
Many tools, precise, efficient, super awesome to re-educate the voice. Topographic information aligned with my own vocal practice I leave with a backpack filled to the rim with new toys to focus and work with. I will enjoy them for a long time. A true joy to have learned all this. Thank you! (Course in Lyon, July 2017)
Marie-Élisabeth Bousquet-Lagarde, speech- language pathologist
The Estill model came into my life at the right moment for me as I suffer from repetitive dysphonia. Estill gave me much more than I could ever imagine! I know now why and how to work around my challenges. I found joy, pleasure and confidence in me again. Thank you so much for your skills, your humanity, the precision, efficiency and control of this training! (Course in Lyon, July 2017)
Dorothée Colombier, choir director, pianist
I feel I have added a full range of colour to my voice’s analytical tools. I leave with a lot of opportunities to explore my speaking and singing voice.
Marie Julien, speech-language pathologist
Estill m’a permis de mettre un vocabulaire précis (enfin!) sur ce que je fais instinctivement et m’a donné une méthode de travail avec laquelle je me sens en mesure de trouver les couleurs précises que je recherche. Une révélation! C’est simple et accessible. Tout est possible! (Cours Montréal octobre 2019)
Mélanie Leblanc, comédienne et chanteuse
C’est enfin le cours que j’attendais. Il constitue une précieuse plateforme où les orthophonistes, ORL et chanteurs peuvent parler de la voix avec un langage commun (cours Belgique juin 2019).
Jean-Marc Dujardin, médecin orl
Une façon de corriger toutes les problématiques qui m’ont un jour amené à croire que je ne pourrais plus jamais chanter (cours Moncton, Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada, juillet 2019)
Geneviève Grenier, autrice, compositrice, interprète
Estill Voice Training m’a permis de trouver des solutions liés à mon handicap. Il est bon de sentir en osmose et en résilience. J’ai trouvé une voie d’épanouissement. Merci Jo Estill et à tous ceux qui aident à comprendre notre identité vocale (cours Paris, mars 2019)
Armelle Bugand, chanteuse, chef de choeur, vox-thérapeute auprès des handicapés
Une analyse très précise du fonctionnement vocal en lien avec l’analyse auditive de diverses qualités. Cela va beaucoup m’aider dans mon travail auprès des patients dysphoniques, pour analyser les effets de leur pathologie et proposer les exercices adéquats. Cette formation me permet de réorganiser mes connaissances et dissipe beaucoup de zones obscures. La pratique aide énormément (Cours Paris, mars 2019).
Sophie Pionchon, orthophoniste
Ce cours est exceptionnel de par son contenu, sa pertinence et de par la compétence de celles qui le donnent! (Cours Montréal octobre 2019)
Mathilde Addy-Laird, comédienne, créatrice