REVIEWS
COMPREHENSIVE SIX DAY WORKSHOP
ROTHERHAM, UK, OCTOBER 2005
“Invigorating, exciting, supportive, challenging and very inspiring
leader. It has increased my confidence/knowledge and enthusiasm for
voice and I think anyone working in voice would benefit.”
A.W. Speech & Language Therapist
“The structure was fantastic and I felt very safe and free to
have a go at anything! I feel so empowered and confident that I can
provide conditions for people to effect change in their own voices.”
R.R. Speech & Language Therapist
PERTH, Australia 2005
“Anyone who cares about what their voice sounds like or how to
preserve their voice throughout their life would benefit from this knowledge
and skills.”
A.S. Singer/Radio Presenter
“It has been the best learning workshop I have ever done.
I will use this knowledge for the rest of my musical life. Just thinking
about how huge this is for me, makes me want to cry.”
A.M. Singer/performer
“It had all the workings of a successful workshop – multimedia,
individual 1:1 work, self exploration, group work, top down/bottom up approaches.
Very impressive workshop in all domains.”
E.C. Speech Pathologist
ADELAIDE, Australia 2004
“Fantastic – very professional, very helpful, very caring and
supportive environment, exciting to learn, very useful techniques.
I have learnt more in these six days than in almost my entire journey of
singing lessons thus far. Alison’s manner and teaching capability,
knowledge and skills are reasons to recommend the workshop. It surpassed
my expectations!”
E.B. Singer
“A safe place where I learnt the tools to experiment with my voice
where I need not fear making mistakes, because they were worked out in
a logical and sensible way so that I could achieve all the voice qualities
and skills taught.”
K.L. Speech Pathologist
“Brilliant. It strips bare the myths and reveals the voice
in its truest form, away from jargon and mimicry to pure and simple “do
this and you get xyz”.”
B.M. Speech Pathologist
SUNSHINE COAST, Australia 2003
“It was fantastic. We worked hard, were challenged yet encouraged
and we learned. I have benefited more from this workshop than any
other professional development event I have attended!”
P.B. Speech Pathologist
“It generates anticipation and excitement. It invites curiosity
and exploration. It uses visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learning. Through
experiencing its relevance for oneself one can successfully apply it more
widely. One of the best workshops I have done at all levels: content, structure,
the command and compassion of the teacher.”
S.K. Feldenkrais Practitioner and Artist
“It holds the answers. It gives the choice back to the singer
instead of the singing teacher. It’s revolutionary. It shows how far behind
the times traditional singing teaching is. This approach is gold. It makes
me highly frustrated at the difficulty I’ve had in finding out about this
approach and then accessing it. We need you to do your PhD, but we still
somehow need to access your brilliance. Huge, exhausting and hopefully
life changing – voice changing.”
W.H. Singer, Performer and Music Teacher
CHRISTCHURCH, NZ 2003
“Effective training by a skilled, experienced teacher. Wonderful
opportunity to work with a skilled pair of ears. Alison’s caring approach,
Feldenkrais training and experience greatly enhanced her teaching of these
skills which can be challenging at times, both emotionally and physically.
Voicecraft is like getting familiar with the primary colours on
a painter's palette in so much as when the archetypal qualities are mastered
it becomes possible to both recognise and recreate vocal colours with reliability.
It has given me a fuller release of constriction and I now have more courage
in the qualities which I have performed 100’s of times in my career.”
The modelling, explanations and step by step strategy ensures
the success of each participant in what was for many an heroic challenge.”
V.W. Singer and Singing Teacher
LEEDS, U.K., 2003
“I see transsexual patients, some voice disordered patients and
mostly head and neck oncology patients. My greater understanding
of voice and its abilities will aid me in my therapy for all client groups.
The workshop was brilliant. I want to learn to sing Opera – it has
been such an inspiring and enlightening week.”
M.H. Speech & Language Therapist
“It has turned my thoughts about traditional approaches.
It’s life-changing, inspirational - a not to be missed opportunity.
It is essential for all Speech and Language therapists involved with voice.
It was extremely well prepared, well planned and presented with absolute
professionalism. I found Alison inspirational and hung on her every
word. In nearly 30 years of practice I have never experienced a course
like this one.”
J.R. Speech & Language Therapist
KUALA LUMPUR, 2003
“To my amazement, my current understanding has made me a happier
person because I am able to voice freely now and realise the power I have
within. This workshop was wonderfully presented with a smooth flow.
Fibreendoscopic session was overwhelming. I admire Alison for the
research and experimenting she has done. She was able to tell us
what we were doing with our voices. She was very patient.”
L.B. Speech & Language Therapist
“This workshop was excellent. It was so well-organised and
each participant got the opportunity to experience every single manoeuvre
taught. The workshop was lively, interesting and fantastic.
It was like a six day camp that everybody stayed together to share and
care”.
P.H.S. Speech & Language Therapist
ADELAIDE, 2002
“The reconstruction of the larynx and the stabilising muscles
of our anatomy was a really helpful ‘hands on’ approach to understanding
the mechanism of our wonderful and complex body and voice – great planning.
Thanks again for your insight, patience and enlightenment throughout the
workshop. You’ve whet my appetite for more workshops, knowledge and
application.”
P.C. Speech Pathologist
“It has turned my voice world upside down. I now have a
complete understanding of how my voice works. It has taken the mystery
away and has eliminated my fear of something going wrong with my voice
and not knowing what it was.”
A.S. Contemporary Singer
“It is rational, sensible, practical and wonderfully taught.
It has changed my approach to singing. It has confirmed and built
upon concepts I was already familiar with, and also inspired me to further
shape my vocal training according to Voicecraft prinicples. Wonderful!
I feel privileged to have received such quality, personalised instruction.”
G.G. Pharmacist & Singer
SYDNEY, 2002
“The workshop has been invaluable. I can’t imagine treating
a voice client without this new knowledge. The workshop was functional,
practical, entertaining & enlightening. Magnitude analysis 10/10!”
L.R. Speech Pathologist
“I think that absolutely every speech pathologist who has anything
to do with voice must attend this workshop as it makes you re-visit and
re-evaluate all you do and have ever done!! A fantastic experience.”
A.R. Speech Pathologist
GREECE, 2002
“I felt a little window opened and some light came in.
I know there is a lot more out there. I’m also considering my method
rather than theory of presenting things. It feels very good to see
real clinical work at practice. Makes you feel there’s nothing to
prove.”
F.C. Speech & Language Therapist
MACCLESFIELD, U.K. 2002
“It is essential for anyone working with voice disorders; it
calls into question ever using traditional methods again – the techniques
elicit far superior and much quicker results. The most sophisticated,
informative and brilliantly delivered workshop I have ever experienced.”
S.H. Speech & Language Therapist
TAURANGA, N.Z. 2001
“It has tremendous focus, solid foundation of information.
Very well taught. Very empowering and practical approach. Great
for group dynamics – a very holistic experience. A profound experience
which is life changing.”
M.C. Actor, Director, Playwright, Voice Teacher
ADELAIDE, 2000
“Voicecraft technique takes away the ‘guess work’; enables the
student to intentionally reproduce the activity and results; dispels uninformed
theories and notions and frees the students and empowers them with
both knowledge and practice.
Alison has an affinity for her subject and also for the effect
that the revelation may have on individual participants. She has a very
generous approach to the information which she shares freely and encourages
us to share in turn.”
K.S. Singer and Radio Presenter
“Alison’s consistently high levels of energy kept everyone focussed
and created a clear path for us all to follow, both independently and as
a group. Fantastic! Thorough, comprehensive and a mountain of usable, valuable
information.”
J.H. Speech Pathologist
CHRISTCHURCH, 2000
“Wonderful. I was particularly impressed with the seamless facilitation,
the light hearted but encouraging manner you used to take us further. I
enjoyed the learning techniques you used and as a facilitator myself I
believe you are the finest model of that craft I have ever seen. Thank
you, I learned so much.”
C.W. Secondary School Teacher
"Fantastic. So much more than I expected. I liked the consolidation
of material presented throughout the course. This is a must for anyone
who is advising others on speech production.”
J.E. Speech and Language Therapist
WELLINGTON, N.Z. 1999
“It is manna from heaven to those blundering in the wilderness
- and who isn’t? The course helps you to experiment with the mechanics
of the instrument. What is wisdom without knowledge?”
A.G. Singer
DUBLIN, UK 1999
“I would highly recommend this workshop to anyone who has even
the remotest interest in voice. The whole content has left me thinking
that the possibilities and potential for my clients to improve is there
and that I may even experiment more with my own singing voice. I have to
hand it to you, Alison - you know your stuff. Your techniques and practices
are evidence based and as I said to you, the manner in which you delivered
the material looked effortless and was freeflowing despite the huge amount
of behind the scenes ‘stuff’ you must have to do.”
U.C. Speech/Language Therapist
“The best, most ‘ready to apply’ course I have ever attended
in relation to voice. I’m leaving full of enthusiasm to experiment rather
than leaving feeling confused. It was an excellent experience from a personal
point of view - thank you for increasing my confidence and thanks for providing
lots of scope for therapy, learning and experimentation.”
C.M. Speech/Language Therapist
GREECE, 1999
“Voicecraft is working miraculously. I have had my first
major success with an actor who had never experienced complete freedom
with his voice and, in our last session where we completed Belting, he
was near to tears as he experienced a strong and healthy Belt. It
is such a rewarding feeling to share this amazing achievement with people
who have never felt like that before!!!”
E.K. Speech Pathologist
YELL WELL or Belting Safely
CHRISTCHURCH, N.Z. 2003
“I have realised things are possible for me and my voice that
I thought were out of reach for me. I understand the mechanics of
my voice now too! I gained confidence with myself and my voice! I
feel I can have access to more of my voice now.”
L.B. Jazz Singer
“I wish I had had an opportunity to do this workshop years ago.
I feel my performance would be at a higher level now. You spoke in
a language that was easy to understand.”
N.W. Entertainer and Manager
“I now understand how my throat/voice is physically constructed
and what the various parts that contribute to the sound of my voice actually
do, where they are positioned and their capacity for movement or
manipulation. I believe it gives a thorough, research and science
based teaching on how the voice is affected by how we set ourselves up.
It gives a greater understanding of how your body (voice devices) work.
A firm grounding in my instrument – finally! Alison provides a holistic
approach to voicing techniques which cater to each person in the group
– making us all feel valued. For me, it whetted my appetite, armed me with
new tools and skills and yet left me looking forward to more!”
S.S. Singer
PLYMOUTH, 2002
“I’m a singer who has had nodules and wish I had experience of
this workshop before. I would recommend the workshop to anyone who
uses their voice for projection on a regular basis. Very impressive
and fun.”
H.L. Professional Singer
“It has had a tremendous effect on my singing and speaking voice.
I am clearer and not straining. Very interesting and also a
lot of fun. Challenging but satisfying.”
S.M. Professional Singer/Actor
“It’s simply crucial for voice therapists to be exposed to this.
The model should form the foundation of voice therapy training in my opinion.
Safe, enlightening – something special.”
P.H. Speech/Language Therapist
“It opens doors and lets light shine through the darkness in more
ways than one. It is both scientifically sound and spiritually rich
and exciting. Well organised, hit the nail on the head.”
E.K. Speech Therapist
“We all got results – felt more confident about the use &
ability of my voice in general and more control as a result. Extensive,
functional, educational, practical.”
D.A.Singer/Composer/Recording Artist
SYDNEY, 1999
"I am still using the skills/techniques you imparted to me during
the workshop last year. I know it was THE best thing that I have
ever done for my career. Not only did it give me the tools for knowing
how to use my voice properly but working with you gave me a strong sense
of self-empowerment."
P.C. Entertainer
WELLINGTON, N.Z. 1998
"The logical process and development was so good. The participants
were quickly drawn in to the overall scheme and became a supportive team.
It was totally enjoyable."
G.B. Singing Teacher
MELBOURNE, 1998
"Extremely empowering, logical & progressive building of
knowledge and experience."
L.M. Professional Singer
"Like building a volcano and then helping it erupt."
M.L.H. Audiologist
MANCHESTER, UK 1998
"A fascinating insight into the working capacity of the voice.
A superb opportunity to explore one's own voice and to gain ideas for therapy.
It has given me a confidence in approaching voice therapy which previous
knowledge has not facilitated."
E.H. Speech/Language Therapist
MILDURA, 1998
"High quality information. Excellent group dynamics.
Fun and informative."
A.C. Psychiatrist/Singer
SYDNEY, 1998
"Totally uplifting and reinvigorating. After 20 years as
a professional singer I feel that I have only just begun my career."
T.G. Professional Singer
STUDENT WORKSHOP REVIEWS
SYDNEY, Australia 2004
“I liked the way you broke all the instructions into small, easy
to understand, achievable steps. The content was very comprehensive.
An excellent workshop which should be mandatory for all speech pathology
students.”
S.C. Speech Pathologist/teacher
“It has made voice therapy a lot less daunting and made it much
more basic to understand.”
E.I. Speech Pathology student
NEWCASTLE, Australia 2002
“This workshop was very helpful in that I gained a much better
understanding of the structures and different voice qualities and how to
effect change in the mechanism. I am better able to understand the
relationship between constriction and voice quality. Very well presented
workshop. My appetite is whet.”
K.McM. Speech Pathology student
“I liked its practical nature, ie. doing the exercise individually,
receiving feedback and especially the mock therapy exercises (the latter
made me realise that I need to know my stuff and practice the techniques)."
M.H. Speech Pathology student
SYDNEY, Australia 2002
“It was great! I would recommend it to all speech pathology
students. I liked the practical application of the theory that we
have been taught and the way the anatomy of the larynx was put into perspective.”
C.S. Speech Pathology student
“Brilliant. So glad I have had a chance to experience the
practical side of voice therapy.”
K.B. Speech Pathology student
“Very informative! A highly professional, interesting and
useful workshop which challenged me to reflect more upon the vocal mechanism.”
J.S. Speech Pathology student
PLYMOUTH, 2002
“I enjoyed the opportunity to practise the techniques myself
and seeing those techniques used on others and felt supported and encouraged.
Extremely well organised and structured and very thorough.”
W.K. Student Speech/Language Therapist
“I have gone from very minimal understanding of voice problems
to being able to understand the cause of voice problems and what can be
done to help rectify the problem. Very helpful -–detailed and extremely
relevant.”
V.I. Student Speech/Language Therapist
SYDNEY, 2001
“A sensitive approach with practical relevance, personal experience,
interesting viewpoints/advice given, ie. in counselling. Excellent,
informative, enjoyable, professional.”
J.D. Speech Pathology Student
“The feedback given to each individual, whilst nerve-racking,
was excellent. To have someone tell you if you were doing it right
or wrong was great. It was very full. We learnt a lot in 2
days. I was very impressed, seeing the change in a participant’s
voice in hardly any time at all - it was amazing.”
J.C. . Speech Pathology Student
PLYMOUTH, 2001
“It was very relevant, very helpful and I think I’ve learnt more
during this workshop than all the lectures I’ve had on voice. I think
all Higher Education Institutions should provide "Voicecraft" workshops.”
R.R. Speech/Language Therapy student
SYDNEY, 2000
"I loved it - it was exactly what I needed to keep me inspired
in Speech Pathology."
T.L. Speech Pathology Student
"It was a “packed in” version of 3 - 6 months of therapy work.
We learnt so much!"
H.T. Speech Pathology Student
PLYMOUTH, 2000
"I now feel like I have quite a good understanding of voice.
Through all the practical activities I have been able to recognise how
different parts of different techniques feel and I feel this has been the
most important thing in changing my understanding"
A.O'K Speech Language Therapy Student
LEICESTER, UK 1999
“With every explanation of a technique or voice type there was
an opportunity to try it as a group and then individually. This offered
a chance to hear it done properly, identify possible problems and receive
feedback on our own abilities.”
T.C. Speech/Language Therapy Student
PLYMOUTH, UK 1998
“Very impressionable, I feel informed. I have been given
a great opportunity to use may voice in different ways and how to show
and improve on others. Very satisfying and rewarding."
C.C. Speech/Language Therapy Student
VOICE & SPIRIT REVIEWS
WELLINGTON, N.Z. 1999
"It has fed my spiritual hunger for furthering my growth plus
given me practical ways of teaching helpful steps for change - safe, caring,
daring, uplifting, the most exciting thing to happen to me I could have
asked for in a course."
C.B. Teacher of Speech & Drama
“I was never bored …..I have experienced
significant healing as a result of my participation. I value myself,
my life, my talents and vocations more as a result of this workshop which
honoured me as a whole being.”
V.W. Performer and Teacher
ADELAIDE, South Australia 1999
“Terrific. Healing. Professional. Caring. Insightful.
Uplifting. Friendly. Informative. Spiritual – all of
it.”
R.R. Voice Professional
“Fantastic. Mind expanding. Exploring the very depths
of our motivation for behaving the way we do. A very real way of
looking/examining, exploring who we are and why we are what we are.
The workshop has helped me to explore how to be who I truly am. Thanks.”
A.S. Speech Pathologist
“The Voice & Spirit workshop was the most important and evocative
personal & professional development which I have ever completed and
was for me, a turning point in my own life.”
A.T.S. Speech Pathologist
THE PSYCHODYNAMICS OF THERAPY
The non-vocal manifestation of the voice
LEEDS, U.K. 2004
“It was helpful to recognise when I may be a barrier to the client’s
progress and how that being authentic can facilitate change in the client.
Very stimulating, challenging and enlightening.”
E.R. Speech & Language Therapist
“I liked the fact that it was completely different from any other
course I have ever attended. It has made me realise that the spiritual
side, ie. unconscious, can not be ignored.”
F.H. Speech & Language Therapist
“I am excited about the prospect of using this in my therapy situations
in particular relying on my perceptions and using these to stroke and challenge.
I am much more aware of what is happening in my family and the distortion
of emotions that we have used to survive. Very challenging and fascinating.”
J.B. Speech & Language Therapist
“Excellent for personal and professional empowerment. It
put me in touch with my own unconscious and how that might affect interactions
both personally and professionally.”
M.S. Speech & Language Therapist
“Seeing many role plays of issues and then the challenge (based
on the undistorted view of the situations) has made me feel more confident
and powerful and I feel I can ‘challenge’ in my life/work situations.
I also appreciated the additional personal growth opportunities.”
R.A. Speech & Language Therapist
VOICECRAFT IN ACTION
PERTH, W.Australia 2003
“Very thought provoking and challenging. I also felt that,
as a group, it was a very safe environment to be open and honest for patients
and participants.”
K.F. Speech Pathologist
“Absolutely FANTASTIC!! I was riveted for three days and
was left wishing for more. Inspirational!! Challenging!!”
T.P. Speech Pathologist
“Loved it. I felt very connected to everything Alison did.
The format of observing the application of Voicecraft with real clients
was a very powerful learning mode.”
N.H. Speech Pathologist
GREECE, 2003
“Excellent timing and very patient with participants when practicing.
Excellent organisation and presentation.”
E.L. Speech & Language Therapist
NEWCASTLE, Australia 2003
“Excellent. It was a shame it was only three days.
A good sized group too. With practice, this will help me and my caseload.
A revelation! Makes a lot of sense especially compared
with traditional abstract explanations. Very well run – balanced
with both practical and theoretical aspects. I wish all workshops
were so productive.”
A.T. Speech Pathologist
“Awesome experience. It was amazing to see the master (Alison)
bringing/creating changes to the clients’ voice within a one hour session.”
M.S.Y.O. Speech Pathology Student
“Super – very balanced. So totally practical and technical
whilst being connected to the soul. Life changing – for therapy and
personally.”
C.M. Speech Pathologist
LONDON, 2001
“Very experiential and informative. An impression that
voice therapy can be very personal, moving and fun.”
E.T. Speech/Language Therapist
MACCLESFIELD, UK 2001
“Being able to observe the techniques being used with actual
clients was invaluable.”
M.A. Speech & Language Therapist
“Excellent balance of observation, clinical technique, feedback
on working with patients, discussions and time for questions. This
is the only workshop that has a proven scientific basis to it that gives
us intimate understanding and knowledge of vocal disordered patients and
how to work optimally with them."
A.C. Speech & Language Therapist
GLASGOW, 2001
“Format was excellent – so useful to see "Voicecraft" actually
being used with patients. Feedback sessions after also very useful.
New theories ("Voicecraft") appear to make much more logical sense.
Am now desperate to do the 6 day course!”
J.L. Speech/Language Therapist
PLYMOUTH, UK 2001
“Format – good, loads of detail. Pace – racy! Excellent
balance. Excellent to see you work with patients, how you interact,
provide just the right amount of information to the client and how you
adapt to suit the client, explain in easily understood language.” D.R.
Speech/Language Therapist
TOWNSVILLE, 2001
“I learnt so much that I can actually take away with me and use.
Really worthwhile and enjoyed it. Loved the actual “therapy sessions”.
C.H. Speech Pathologist
“The hands on approach was magic and very meaningful. The
workshop was very practical, informative, enjoyable and empowering for
me personally.”
L.D. Speech Patholgist
VOICECRAFT IN THE BUSINESS WORLD
KUALA LUMPUR, 2003
“This workshop taught me how to control my voice and put colour
to the voice."
M.M. Principal Assistant Director
“The workshop was very good and gave me the chance to explore
the true potential of my voice.”
N.K. Assistant Director
“As a person in charge of a call centre, I really need this kind
of training to improve in conveying the message to the public in a proper
manner.”
S.B. Principal of Assistant Director
“Excellent workshop and very well delivered by the presenter.
It is useful for trainers to have good voice and know the right techniques
to make their presentation more interesting and captivating to the audience.”
A.H. Assistant Director
“It is a great programme. It gave me the opportunity to
explore my voice capabilities so that I can make use of this knowledge
to improve my work as a lecturer. It is a great experience to share
some knowledge about Voicecraft with the expert.”
A.J. Training Officer
“Very practical and insightful. It gives you a very clear
understanding of our voice, how to use it to our advantage and why these
changes are important. Voicecraft = excitement and power.”
D. B. Business Development Officer
“The workshop was excellent: it was practical and fitted into
our needs. I didn’t know we can have more than 100 variations in
our voice. The workshop was extraordinary – something different.”
L.T. Sales Manager
“10/10 Excellent speaker. This workshop drastically
changed my understanding of how the voice can be crafted. I could
use the techniques I learnt and anybody can improve their voice after this
workshop. It was very informative, interactive and excellent speaker.”
M.L. Sales Executive
“This workshop is relevant to anyone needing to use their voice
daily at work. Impressive.”
D.W. Programme Manager
“Great, I am able to use different tone for better results.
It is good for those who really want to practice public speaking and sound
professional in their work. I did not realise how powerful my voice
could be.”
C.L.M. Graphic Designer
“Very relevant. I used to wonder who two people say the
same sentences, word by word, yet the outcome to other people is very different.
Now I know.”
M.M. Business Development Executive
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