Upcoming Events
A Workshop for Speech-Language
Pathologists and Other Voice Professionals
Hosted by The Canadian Voice Care Foundation
Presented by Dr. Katherine Verdolini Abbott
Hotel Alma, on the campus of the University of Calgary
October 22-24, 2010
About the Courses
LMRVT-Basic provides theoretical background and practical training in Lessac-Madsen Resonant Voice Training, which is a holistic approach appropriate for normal voice users, as well as individuals with hyper– and hypoadduction of vocal folds. It arises from the convergence of physical/cognitive sciences and performing arts traditions. A target laryngeal configuration can be identified which produces the strongest voice output with the least amount of pulmonary effort and coincides with relatively low vocal fold impact.
A parallel, equally important, premise—in LMRVT and other approaches—is attention to sensory information rather than verbal, mechanistic instructions. The result is a well functioning voice that can be heard in most environments with minimal risk of injury.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the basic science foundations of LMRVT
- List the steps of the LMRVT method
- Evaluate demonstrations of LMRVT in vocal training
- Apply LMRVT during self-practice & with appropriate clients
LMRVT-Advanced assumes prior training in LMRVT. This course extends basic LMRVT science & methods to incorporate additional body, speech, & voice works as developed by Lessac as well as vocal “energy” work as developed by Madsen. Specific instruction will be participatory practice in Lessac’s body, consonant, tonal, & structural “NRGs” as they apply to treatment of vocal pathology. Madsen’s approach to freeing “energy blocks”, based on yogic meridian theory, will be incorporated into participant selfpractice and applied to individuals with voice disorders.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe body, speech, & voice exercises as developed by Lessac
in the context of vocal health
- Describe maneuvers in tissue massage & Asian-inspired body
work as used by Madsen
- Evaluate demonstrations of LMRVT-Advanced according to
principles introduced in this course
- Apply LMRVT-Advanced principles in self-practice & with
appropriate clients
After completing each course, you will receive a certificate identifying you as a Lessac-Madsen Clinical Provider. |
Past Events
On March 28, 2009, The Canadian Voice Care Foundation and the National Association of Singers of Teaching (Calgary Chapter) organized a Microphone Techniques Workshop entitled “Power Your Voice”. This workshop taught attendees how the microphone can empower the voice, strengthen a presentation, and how new technologies support performances.
Targeted at professional speakers, singers of musical theatre, pop, jazz, classical, country and crossover, the workshop was held at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Mark Cassius, Michelle Todd, Donna Kay and Jack Jamieson provided insightful lessons and hands-on practice regarding microphone techniques to attentive and enthusiastic attendees.
We hope to hold similar events in 2011, perhaps in different cities across Canada. If you would be interested in attending a workshop such as this, please let us know so that we can gauge interest and plan locations for future seminars.
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