Reviews

REVIEWS

EXTENSIVE SIX DAY WORKSHOP
ADELAIDE, Australia, DECEMBER 2008
“I can now sing louder without pain, I am not constricted, I am achieving better tones and am far more confident in the way I sing. My voice is sounding richer and clearer and I am not raspy sounding after a gig. I wish I had known these techniques years ago. I am finding it so easy to swap and add different qualities to songs that I normally would have pretty well just belted. They are now much more colourful songs.”
T.W. Singer
“Well, I’m a control freak, so I prefer to have control of what my voice is doing and now I have choice!!”
R.C. Singer/Actor
“Fantastic techniques to enhance quality of the voice. First class information.”
E.L. Life Coach
“I realise that almost anything is possible and that my voice is a musical instrument just like a guitar and it needs to be learnt and practised.”
D.H. Singer/Performer
MEXBOROUGH, UK, SEPTEMBER 2008
“It has delivered so much more than I expected. I have worked my voice to such a level without any pain, discomfort, loss of power, tone and no pitch breaks. It has re-iterated to me how precious voice is.”
J.T. Speech & Language Therapist
“Its hard work and intensive, but fun – good cohesive group formed – very supportive. Learnt so much and the techniques can be applied immediately. Alison is very inspirational.”
S.J. Speech & Language Therapist
“I now have a sound understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the voice that will enable me to identify what’s going wrong and where. I now have tools to fix them up!”
C.B. Speech & Language Therapist
“It roots treatment in the acoustics and physiology of voice, which makes it make sense. It can help explain why some things worked and other things haven’t.”
H.N. Speech & Language Therapist
ADELAIDE, Australia, DECEMBER 2007
“Well organised, based on research and so absolutely validated. Very professional, safe, encouraging, nurturing, life-changing. Part of a journey to be continued.”
L.M. Teacher/Singer/Actor
“Full of 100% useful moments. No part of this workshop unnecessary. It was jam packed full of knowledge and practical experiences. IT WAS FANTASTIC AND UNMISSABLE. ”
J.C. Speech Pathologist
“I am a singer and FINALLY I have some understanding of how to achieve different singing/speech qualities – rather than just ‘by chance’.”
E.M. Singer
“Easily the most inspiring, invigorating and practical workshops I have attended in 22 years of practice. Professionally and personally rewarding – can’t wait to put it into practice.”
J.B. Speech Pathologist
ADELAIDE, Australia, DECEMBER 2006
“Now I actually have an understanding validated by research! What’s happening in there & what to do to protect, enrich, increase my voice and its qualities”
A.S. Radio Announcer/Singer
“Fantastic, very comprehensive. It’s the only source of info, and skill that I have where it makes sense through the scientific and structural explanations.”
S.B. Singing Teacher
“Exciting, relieving, encouraging, EBP! I feel I can walk out the door and use it, knowing I’ll only get better! Relevance to all in maintaining and healing voice.”
J.W. Speech Pathologist
“Without doubt the most well presented, clearly delivered, well balanced between practical and theoretical workshop I have ever attended.”
A.T. Performer/Singing Teacher
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
HONG KONG, SEPTEMBER 2009
“Excellent. Thank you Alison. This is the 1st workshop which I feel satisfied with myself when leaving the room. Particularly like the hands-on experience and individual belting experience.”
E.M. Speech Therapist
“My understanding of voice has totally changed, I understand more of how to produce voice safely and its mechanisms.”
T.K.M. Speech Therapist
“I feel fruitful after the workshop – I really have learnt something.”
A.W. Speech Therapist
SCOTLAND, UK, 2006
“Brilliant beyond words. I am a singer/storyteller using my voice to the maximum every day. The anatomy and techniques in the workshop were very relevant to my needs as my voice was in distress. Techniques of voicing and singing using Alison’s Twang and Belting has changed how I will use my voice forever.”
L.R. Singer/Storyteller
“It was a liberating and challenging workshop, well organised and encouraging.”
L.R. Speech and Language Therapist
“Excellent, enjoyable, rewarding! It makes you more aware of your own voice with quick and user friendly results.”
J.V. Music Teacher/Singer
“Highly informative and useful. This workshop was highly relevant for voice clients and was FUN!!!”
S.J. Speech and Language Therapist
“Excellent course overall and so practical that I feel I can use the techniques and practise them to use with clients.”
S.C. Speech and Language Therapist
“Excellent, very valuable workshop. It will change the way I work with voice patients – I am inspired.”
A.M. Speech and Language Therapist
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 2009
“Very useful for clinical placements! Very practical with heaps of guidelines and demonstrations.”
F.C. Speech Pathology Student
“Very useful and applicable. Great because it tests your abilities and knowledge. Challenges your prior knowledge and enhances understanding through examples and practise.”
S.C. Speech Pathology student
“It was very in-depth. I like the way it covered a little bit of everything from anatomy , sensation, auditory analysis, visual representations as well as practice opportunities.”
K.W. Speech Pathology student
“It was helpful and developed my confidence to implement voice therapy.”
T.P.Y. Speech Pathology student
“I have gained an understanding of the disordered voice and how the techniques work. I could explain these to a non-speechy person.”
A.G. Speech Pathology student
“I really appreciate that you took the time to go through the techniques with everyone to make sure we all got it.”
F.C. Speech Pathology student
PLYMOUTH, UK, 2008
“I liked the balance of practical work, theory and listening to recordings of Alison’s clients, pre and post therapy.”
A.W. Student Speech & Language Therapist
“It has given me a greater understanding of voice, how we use it and what actually goes into creating different voice qualities. The ‘hands on’ approach was great as it gave us a chance to experiment in a safe environment.”
H.B. Student Speech & Language Therapist
“Very detailed and it moved at a fast pace but covered everything needed to know to treat voice disorder. The practical activities were very useful in consolidating knowledge and receiving feedback to make sure I was carrying out the techniques correctly.”
J.G. Student Speech & Language Therapist
SYDNEY, Australia 2008
“It was a wonderful experience that greatly expanded my knowledge and gave me confidence in my practical skills.”
T.T. Speech Pathology Student
“Should be compulsory for all students, a must for treating clients with confidence. I liked!”
S.W. Speech Pathology student
“Fantastic insight into therapy techniques for the voice.”
S.M. Speech Pathology student
“Techniques are simple to grasp and I feel I could attempt to use the voice quality laugh posture myself and to help others in a clinical setting.”
C.J. Speech Pathology student
“It was a fantastic experience, it made me more confident to be able to appropriately treat a voice client with step-by-step instructions for techniques.”
Anonymous, Speech Pathology student
“I now understand one of the main reasons behind an unorganised voice and how to begin to tackle this practically. Prior to this I saw the area of voice confusing and off-putting.”
T.T. Speech Pathology student
“I hope this will be part of a skill set that stays with me and develops during my career.”
S.H. Speech Pathology student
“I was unaware of the versatility of the voice before this weekend and now I will feel confident practising these techniques for use in the future.”
S.M. Speech Pathology student
SYDNEY, Australia 2007
“I liked being able to listen to the other group members as it expanded my ability to perceive different elements. I liked the individual feedback from Alison. A great workshop, presented in a way that accommodates for each individual’s different learning.”
L.J. Speech Pathology Student
“Very practical and helpful because structurally it catered for everyone’s ability in regards to the pace we learnt at. I used to know that I could make lots of different sounds with my voice but I was unaware how. Now I know that slight changes can alter my voice and I know what is structurally happening. It was great to know that I was being listened to and if I wasn’t doing it properly it was picked up on.”
J.D. Speech Pathology student
“I enjoyed and was challenged by the workshop. I liked the individual feedback on different vocal techniques and postures. Prior to the workshop I viewed my knowledge as a bit fragmented but this workshop is helping me to bring the different layers of my understanding together.”
A.M. Speech Pathology student
“We were all taken through each technique and then Alison would go through each of us to make sure we were able to do it and to correct our technique. Very useful!”
A.L. Speech Pathology student
“Great and very inspiring. I felt safe to get things wrong because it could be solved.”
A.K. Speech Pathology student
SYDNEY, Australia 2006
“A great workshop—I would like to do it again and again. It provided a lot of practical opportunities which enabled me to get a hands on approach. It also dealt with the content in a way which was not daunting.”
R.M. Speech Pathology Student
“I was always deterred from voice due to a lack of confidence but I now feel prepared to work with voice clients and ma excited by the prospect.”
M.M. Speech Pathology student
“Before the course I understood the anatomical structures but I didn’t really have a clear understanding of their functional use, and as a result I was petrified of being assigned a voice client in clinic and tried to avoid clients with voice disorganisation. Now I feel more confident about their perspective, eg. Constriction and feel comfortable using techniques."
A.B. Speech Pathology student
“The workshop covered very practical techniques suitable for a range of clients and made me feel a lot more comfortable about providing voice therapy. It was thorough, well-organised and Alison used a variety of different methods to aid our learning.”
J.M. Speech Pathology student
“It provided step-by-step information on how to give therapy to clients and increased my confidence a lot. It was very practical with fantastic examples and ideas.”
A.W. Speech Pathology student
SYDNEY, Australia 2005
“I liked learning generic skills to be used with all clients, Alison’s easy going manner & learning specific techniques for voice. Alison’s knowledge, skills and patience creates an ideal environment to learn voice craft. An excellent workshop.”
L.E. Speech Pathology Student
“I thought it was great. I really learnt a lot from doing the workshop. The information was all very helpful and was presented in a way that helped me learn. I liked the relaxed atmosphere and plenty of opportunity to practice techniques.”
L.S. Speech Pathology student
“I thought it was great. I really learnt a lot from doing the workshop. The information was all very helpful and was presented in a way that helped me learn. I liked the relaxed atmosphere and plenty of opportunity to practice techniques.”
L.S. Speech Pathology student
“This workshop was really helpful. I was able to understand more efficiently how the techniques work and what they are supposed to feel like. Also, being provided with the feedback whether I was doing it right or not was good. I wanted to have more confidence in using/teaching techniques and this workshop helped me achieve this.”
A.B. Speech Pathology student
“I liked the group atmosphere – everyone getting a go and seeing how to troubleshoot when someone isn’t getting it. I liked seeing Alison work individually with us as I find modelling extremely useful in learning. It was well organised over the two days as it progressively went through different steps. Very useful information and practical experiences.”
R.E. Speech Pathology student
“A really good workshop. Interesting and lots of practice to raise our awareness about our own voice. Everything evolved so all parts came together nicely at the end.”
J.R. Speech Pathology student
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
ADELAIDE, Australia 2009
“Loved it!”
D.M. Speech Pathologist
“It’s supportive, educational, encouraging, UPLIFTING!”
H.B. Speech Pathologist
“It was great to see the techniques used in a clinical situation 1st, before learning specifically about the technique and then having a practise ourselves. This really helped my learning.”
A.P. Speech Pathologist
“It was a very enriching experience. I enjoyed every minute of it. The time flew.”
C.B. Speech Pathologist
“Dynamic, fun, highly motivational, highly informative from its practical application.”
J.B. Speech Pathologist
“It ‘breaks the rules’. I found out a lot of things about voice and voice therapy that contradicted what I was taught or have read in books yet this made more sense.”
R.G. Speech Pathologist
“I learnt a tremendous amount, not only how to use the techniques but how to apply it in clinical situations. Also, how to enable clients to use their own perceptions to discover how to help themselves.”
C.B. Speech Pathologist
“The observation of real clients was invaluable. Made the theory much easier to grasp seeing it used in real life.”
D.M. Speech Pathologist
“Really enjoyed and benefitted from seeing Alison at work with real clients – observing skills, techniques and then opportunity to discuss and do ourselves.”
J.B. Speech Pathologist
PLYMOUTH, U.K. 2008
“Well constructed, compelling presentation of material.”
M.M. Speech & Language Therapist
“Meets needs at many levels of therapists. Eg. Techniques, organisation of sessions, emotional needs of clients etc.,background and as appropriately as possible.”
F.D. Speech & Language Therapist
“Observing patients, reflecting and observing the Voicecraft techniques used with the patients was invaluable.”
T.K. Speech & Language Therapist
“I learnt techniques which I need to help my patients. It was extremely useful to have the format of being able to see Alison with patients, to learn from that perspective and to have the opportunities to experience the techniques myself.”
M.M. Speech & Language Therapist
“Wonderful, inspiring and a very good variety of activities.”
F.D. Speech & Language Therapist
SYDNEY, Australia 2007
“Finally… a voice workshop which teaches practical strategies & techniques for speech pathologists!”
T.L. Speech PAthologist
“It was great to observe Alison working with patients to see the flow of treatment and how she facilitates the patients.”
A.F. Speech Pathologist
“The practice is evidence based, and definitely beneficial to patients.”
A.F. Speech Pathologist
“It shows therapists how to use the Voicecraft techniques in therapy & the most constructive way to do so.”
K.K. Speech Pathologist
“I feel that I have something to take away and use in the clinic rather than vocal hygiene and behaviour techniques. It was like revealing what voice is really about.”
J.F. Speech Pathologist
“A practical workshop springing from a broad & deep knowledge / research basis.”
J.C. Speech Pathologist
“It was fantastic introduction to Voicecraft. The live demonstrations and 1:1 practice with Alison truly enhanced the learning experience.”
L.W. Speech Pathologist
“I Particularly found having treatment demonstrations prior to explanation of technique very useful. Excellent real life demonstration of treatment techniques.”
T.D. Speech Pathologist
HONG KONG 2006
“Very new, refreshing & informative.”
S.I. Teacher of Singing
“Voicecraft is an effective method / approach in using our voice healthily. I was really impressed by the patient’s feedback and emotional change after the therapy.”
M.Y. Speech Therapist
“Excellent, speaker has good knowledge of the theory and skills. Opened my eyes on how to treat clients. I have more confidence in working with client.”
N.K. Speech Therapist
“Good. Amazing to see the patients to have immediate changes of voice.”
H.C. Speech Therapist
“Very good. I have more confidence in protecting my voice at work and teaching others. Before, I was quite pessimistic (nothing seems to help except voice rest).”
L.C.M. Speech Therapist
“Alison introduced new concept / belief / fact and skills about facilitating optimum voice production. My impressions – inspiring.”
S.W.L. Speech Therapist
IRELAND, UK, 2006
“I have learned so much in three days – very valuable and practical knowledge with skill I can develop. It wasn’t contrived and I felt secure that I was learning from someone with a wealth of experience whom I could trust.”
G.R. Speech & Language Therapist/Singer
“Very relevant and the theory makes sense and practical hands-on approach gives confidence to put into practice in my own clinical practice. The volunteer patient observation was very powerful. The workshop was well organised and paced.”
S.M. Speech & Language Therapist
“This workshop is based on sound scientific research, has a clear process and has left me with skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to try the techniques with clients. It was great – really worthwhile.”
L.C. Speech & Language Therapist
PANTAI, Kuala Lumpur 2004
“Very informative and useful, especially for young Speech/Language Pathologists with less experience. Superb!"
O.K.P. Speech & Language Pathologist
“Unique and practical. This is the most impressive workshop I have attended.”
T.W.P. Speech & Language Pathologist
“Magnificent, direct, motivating, clear and answer all doubts on voice treatment.”
Y.B.A.R. Speech & Language Pathologist
“It’s so useful and impressive. Moreover it showed proven efficiency. Excellent.”
P.H.S. Speech & Language Pathologist
“The approaches introduced are well explained by valid theories and research – every technique has its own function so that helps me to feel confident when working with a patient. The workshop format was flexible. Alison structured it according to participant’s needs without compromising patient’s needs. Pace was just right. Additional activities/techniques were introduced as needed.”
N.A.B.M.Z. Speech & Language Pathologist
“Excellent in demonstrating Voicecraft techniques on patients and step by step instructions to the patient. Sessions working with patients are excellent and allow participants to take notes on how questions are phrased and how instructions are given to the patient.”
W.S.M. Speech & Language Pathologist
“Huge amount of learning for self and to use in the clinic for others. Well organised. A breath of fresh air to watch Alison work.”
P.J.T. Speech & Language Pathologist
“Excellent. The techniques and the presentation were great. The number of patients were enough for me to observe and the balance of dividing the time for observation and learning the techniques was efficient. I think release of constriction is the easiest, quickest and most efficient way to work with patients compared to traditional approaches.”
L.Y.C. Speech & Language Pathologist
“All Speech & Language Therapists need this workshop because the techniques in our textbooks don’t work. I’m not afraid to see voice patients anymore. I liked the way Alison asked questions and how she brought out the best in people.”
F.A. Speech & Language Pathologist
“It was systematic and we were guided in a step-like structure. A practical way to effective treatment of a patient. It created awareness of how we use our voice, thus provided a greater understanding on how to reverse with manner of voicing. Well organised, interesting and very practical. I appreciated and learned how to treat a patient holistically, not just with voice but also with aspect of emotions and energy.”
C.P. Speech & Language Pathologist
“Clinically orientated. Totally new insight into use of the voice.”
G.T.V.J. ENT Surgeon
“Wonderful. This workshop highlighted the way Voicecraft is being applied clinically. It has been useful and probably the only way to treat “voice” patients. I have applied it for diagnosing patients and on some occasions, it has allowed me to apply it clinically.”
F.H. ENT Surgeon
“Very well organised; time was well-used and well-managed. Good balance of different activities. I really appreciated the opportunities to observe therapy sessions.”
D.L. Speech & Language Pathologist
PERTH, 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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