Winter/Spring 2021 Online Courses

Uncovering the Voice Online Foundational Training Winter/Spring 2021  

Certified Uncovering the Voice teacher, Shannon Boyce, will offer the second course from "The School of Uncovering the Voice Foundational Training" which will cover the topic of "Sound Leading" online this Winter and Spring from January 17th thru May 22nd, 2021.

It is offered to those who are interested in exploring "Uncovering the Voice", an artistic impulse first developed by Mrs. Valborg Werbeck-Svärdstrom under the guidance of Rudolf Steiner.  In this work, the singer and the process of singing are viewed holistically, with the aim of the natural opening and balance of the voice.

A wide range of specific singing exercises will be developed together with a comprehensive study of Chapters 3 of Werbeck's book, "Uncovering the Voice: The Cleansing Power of Song".  In this work, the singer is invited to pursue a deeper self-awareness through moving with confidence and joy toward discovering his or her own voice.  It is a gentle process, and the voice is never pushed along but develops slowly through the engagement and active participation of the singer, who gains a deeper understanding and manifestation of the truly free voice.

Course Dates
This course will be offered online with live classes over 16 weeks meeting once a week from January 17th thru May 22nd, 2021.
 No Classes for Winter Break February 14-20, 2021
No Classes for Spring/Easter Break March 29 thru April 4, 2021

The course includes:

  • One 1.5-hour online group lesson per week. You choose either:
    • Thursdays 7:30-9:30 pm or
    • Sundays 1:00-2:30 pm
  • Additional One-Hour practice sessions between lessons.  These sessions will include Q&A.  Join as your schedule allows.
    • Fridays 8:30 am - 9:30 am
    • Saturdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Bonus: extra practice to review or learn the exercises from course #1 the "Exercises to Forget the Breathing"
    • Mondays 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 
  • Four 45 minute private lessons scheduled over the 16 weeks.  One approximately every 4 weeks.
  • Bonus:  For those who find repeating a lesson would help you deepen your understanding, attend both weekly sessions Thursdays and Sundays at no extra cost.
(All Times are listed in the EASTERN Time Zone)

Private lessons 
To be scheduled on an individual basis after registering for the course.

Tuition Cost $1055*
Monthly Payment Plans available
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FAQs 
 
1. What if I can’t attend all sessions?
 
Since multiple sessions are being offered per week, two to choose from, you can switch to a different section as needed. Also, you can attend as many practice sessions as you like to make up for any missed lessons. The exercises will be developed and deepened in each session. Even if you have to miss a session or two you will still learn all the exercises.  Also, all lessons and practices will be recorded and posted on a private password-protected website where you can view them later in the week for extra practice or make up a session you may have missed.
 
2. I'm interested, but I’m not sure about doing this online and committing to the full program. Can I have an introductory lesson first?
 
Yes, click here or contact Shannon directly for a trial group lesson.

Intro sessions will be offered on:
Thursday, January 14 
7:30 - 9:00 am Eastern Time (to accommodate other time zones)
7:30-9:00 pm Eastern Time
or 
Saturday, January 16th
11:00 am - 12:30 pm and 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Eastern Time
or
Sunday, January 17th
7:30 - 9:00 am Eastern Time (to accommodate other time zones)
If you need another time then please contact Shannon directly to arrange another meeting.

3. Online fatigue is real and two hours seems like a long time, will we be singing the whole time?  How will you address this issue?  
We will not be singing for the whole two hours. The sessions will go by very quickly as we will be spending part of each lesson reading together and studying Werbeck's book.
 
We also must go a little bit slower than we would in-person to account for the online process. While online fatigue is real, the singing exercises bring a counter-balancing effect which helps to build up your life forces. You will also be specifically instructed on how to work with this and use your electronic device strictly as only a tool to counteract and prevent online fatigue. Students are guided on how to set a boundary between themselves and the screen in front of them.
 
4. How does online singing work? What are the benefits and what are the drawbacks?
 
At its core, the benefits of this online course are the same as if you attended live in person. You will receive the same rich content that Werbeck has to teach us and learn the healing benefits of The School of Uncovering the Voice exercises. My objective as a teacher working with students online is to maintain the integrity of the work as no different than if we were working together in the same physical classroom.
 
The biggest drawback is that we don't get to be in the actual same room together balancing our listening to each other. So the listening experience will be different. However, I have been teaching online this way for over 4 years and I have found ways to help students still deepen their listening experiences even in their own living space being online at home. An added bonus is that those who could never give up a week's worth of time to travel and attend can now learn the exercises from the comfort of your own home and save on travel costs. Again reply to this email if you would like to have an introductory lesson first.


Testimonials from the Summer 2020 online students

"I am so very grateful to Shannon Boyce for her thorough and thoughtful guidance through a unique and profound way of experiencing a return to what really must be our inborn connection to our true, natural voice. With her compassionate way of teaching and her years of experience as well as her passion for Werbeck's way of understanding what singing is on all levels of being, she helped us feel our way back to a profound human gift that is there waiting to be rediscovered."

"I have noticed a change in my breathing. Not only is my breathing more natural, deeper in a non pushed way, but I notice that I really trust that the breath will be there now, which makes me more relaxed when I'm singing."

"This course could not have come at a better time. It provided so much hope and joy in singing during a time where singing together in person has not been possible. Shannon is an enthusiastic and clear teacher. Highly recommended."

"The strength of this course is not only the material, but also Shannon's obvious dedication to the work. It's so helpful that she has clearly practiced the material for so long and integrated it so well, but that she also makes it clear in what she says while teaching and that she considers herself to be on the journey with us. That attitude makes me feel psychologically like the work is possible for me too. Also, her sense of humor is gold!

"I felt at some point that my voice had become more stable. There is more buoyancy in my singing, a new lightness. There is enough air to reach higher tones without straining."

"Shannon's metaphors and the way of describing the feeling we were looking to relax into were all a wonderful window into what we were being introduced to. The exercises themselves are just amazing! Shannon years of study allows her to bring the exercises in a living, breathing way! "