Music CCM Conference

VOCAL PEDAGOGY IN THE 21st CENTURY

A Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) Approach
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
January 22-24, 2010

About Somatic Voicework™ The LoVetri Method

Somatic Voicework™ (SVW) is Jeannette LoVetri's body-based system of training for Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM). With its roots in the 250-year-old tradition of classical singing, Somatic Voicework TM incorporates techniques derived from the disciplines of speech pathology, acting, movement and yoga. It draws upon ideas taken from body awareness modalities such as Alexander Technique©, Feldenkrais©, and BioEnergetics©. Drawing from over 35 years of voice teaching experience with all levels of singers and singing styles, LoVetri has created a course in vocal pedagogy for all styles of CCM. A Van Lawrence Fellowship recipient, her work incorporates years of collaboration with voice scientists and medical doctors.

Why is this course unique?

Somatic Voicework™ the LoVetri Method presupposes that healthy singing is based upon free, full use of the vocal mechanism in partnership with the body. It promotes self-knowledge, musical intuition and the artistic uniqueness of each person and voice. Instructional materials are flexible and can be adapted to fit each professional's individual approach.

Receive Your Level 1 Somatic Voicework™ Certification

Level I Certification is for anyone who currently works with or desires to work with CCM styles. It will present an organized pedagogical approach based upon vocal function and the principles of voice science and medicine. Level One Certification is designed to educate the eyes and ears of voice professionals about the healthy use of the voice in any CCM style. Through live and recorded examples, program participants will develop enhanced perception, sharpened aural discrimination and increased accuracy of the diagnosis of vocal health and production issues.