This is workshop is for anyone who has purchased an SOVT Vocal Straw (or is considering doing so) and is wanting practical information about getting started with straw phonation and semi-occluded vocal tract (SOVT) exercises. The workshop includes "pre-workshop" activities and a 1.5 hour pre-recorded version of the live workshop (delivered online).
WORKSHOP TITLE:
Straw Phonation Basics
SUBTITLE:
Explore the Benefits of Resistance and Back Pressure
DELIVERY METHOD:Self-Study
(30 days to complete)
PRESENTED BY:
Todd Keys - Vocal Coach and Vocal Health First Aider
FACILITATED BY:
Jane Beale - Speech Pathologist
The Straw Phonation Basics Workshop is delivered in a relaxed, friendly and practical manner.
The workshop is aimed at:
Students (learning to sing/speak/act)
Singing Teachers/Vocal Coaches/Musical Directors
Anyone who uses their voice for their occupation
People interested in learning more about straw phonation
Also suitable for speech pathologists, voice specialists, allied health, medical practitioners
LEARNING MODES
The workshop is for people 15 years and over and takes place across a range of learning modes, such as reading, watching, writing and engaging in straw phonation.
WORKSHOP STEPS
Participants are encouraged to undertake all of the following steps:
read a "pre-workshop" handout
watch a "pre-workshop" video
fill-in a "pre- workshop" worksheet
watch a pre-recorded version of the 90 minute online workshop
join in activities that are demonstrated by the presenters
complete and submit a final quiz
receive feedback on the quiz
receive a certificate of completion
WORKSHOP CONTENT
The following topics are explored in Straw Phonation Basics:
* INTRODUCTION TO STRAW PHONATION
* SOVTE BASICS TO GET STARTED
* WHEN AND WHERE TO USE YOUR STRAW
NB: Participants are strongly encouraged to bring an SOVT Vocal Straw to the workshop to maximise participation and potential benefits from this section of the workshop. A plastic, wooden or metal straw may be used as substitute if an SOVT Vocal Straw is not available.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the completion of Straw Phonation Basics, it is expected that participants will be able to:
Identify and label parts of the SOVT Vocal Straw in order to move the straw into its different configurations
Understand how resistance changes according to length and diameter of the straw as well as depth in water
Give a basic explanation about how back pressure works and its role in making it easier to use the voice
Describe what an SOVT exercise is including the difference between active and passive SOVTEs
Place the straw into one or more configurations (in and/or out of water) to find a comfortable and beneficial level of resistance to suit the individual's voice or vocal context (or at least be beginning to understand this process)
Have a plan for using the SOVT Vocal Straw (or a substitute straw) on a daily basis to form helpful habits that support the voice both therapeutically and athletically
ON ENROLMENT
Once enrolment is paid for, participants receive an email with instructions for logging into Vocal Straws Australia on Moodlecloud:
Once on Moodlecloud, participants engage in the "pre-workshop" steps:
Read a one page handout
Watch a short video
Complete a one page worksheet
Download (and print - optional
) the workshop booklet
Participants are strongly encouraged to engage in the pre-workshop activities to maximise their learning experience and to cover "pre-requisite" information for engaging in the 90 minute 'pre-recorded' workshop.
PRE-RECORDED WORKSHOP
Participants progress to step 5. in Moodlecloud - the workshop (a 90 minute pre-recording from the online 'live' version).
Participants are able to watch the video as many times as they wish during the 30 days of enrolment. Extension to this time frame is available upon request.
POST WORKSHOP RESOURCES AND QUIZ
When participants have finished watching the 90 minute video, they can explore the topic further through the additional resources. There is also the option to complete a short quiz, to consolidate learning and to demonstrate an understanding of the topics covered.
Completing the quiz is a requirement for receiving a Certificate of Completion.
Cost:
$18.00 + GST
SPECIAL:
BUNDLE AND SAVE - $36.00 + GST for all three workshops in the series
