Many Doors: The Histories and Philosophies of Roy Hart Voice Work and Estill Voice Training. Issue 2 (4th May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Caleo, Susan Bamford
• Is Part Of: Voice & speech review. Volume 13:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 188
• Page End: 200
• Publication Date: 2019-05-04
• Subjects: Estill Voice Training -- Roy Hart voice work -- Roy Hart Theatre -- voice training -- history of vocal pedagogy -- interdisciplinary voice studies; Voice culture -- Periodicals; Acting -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Speech -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Acting -- Study and teaching; Speech -- Study and teaching; Voice culture; Periodicals; 808.5
• DOI: 10.1080/23268263.2018.1534931
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2326-8263

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article compares and contrasts the pedagogies of both Estill Voice Training and Roy Hart voice work and discusses the possibilities for complementary vocal development offered by these approaches to voice training practices. With particular attention given to history and philosophy, this article proposes that the two models can provide, with differing emphases, a balance between technical skills and imaginative freedom, with the intention of laying the groundwork for access to the intangible aspects of vocal performance through the expression of the self with the voice. The article concludes that Estill Voice Training and Roy Hart voice work are distinct but complementary pedagogies and gestures toward the potential benefits of developing a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates aspects of these two pedagogies to provoke a vivid vocal development that can enable the capacity for healthy and freely expressive voices.