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EXPERIENCES
OF PARTICiPANTS OF PAST WORKSHOPS
A
singer/pedagogue (she studied classical singing, but sings in
several genres)
I’ve learned a lot and I really enjoyed the 2-day workshop
with Cathrine in Utrecht. Until now I’ve taught singing
according to EVTS, but I’m sure I’ll be using CVT a lot more. It is
clear and works for everyone.
In the meantime 8 students of mine ordered the beautiful and
clear book and I only get positive reactions. Next masterclass
I’ll be there again and then I want to sing too, because it
looks like a unique experience. From now I experiment with my
voice and I don’t feel locked up anymore by just one way of
singing.
A singing teacher for School
of Arts (Hogeschool van de Kunsten) / singer all genres:
A couple of things like a raised larynx, the different ways of
singing and the support were explained very clear and
approachable. I have got the book and CD for a year now and I
feel that the content is
the best I’ve read
until now. It seems like my knowledge and experience is put
together in this book.
I
notice that my teaching at the school is working so much
faster and I don’t have to look for an answer, because CVT is
so clear and lucid. In my own singing it gives me so much more
space to sing in different ways. I can sing
a pop song, a musical song and an aria in one row.
My
sound in rhythmical music is so much better now because it
doesn’t sound classical anymore. Ten years ago I wouldn’t
think this was possible and many of my classical colleagues
will not agree with me, but I hope they will discover this
too.
A blues/rock singer:
I found the course and masterclass really
renewed and open.
I work a lot with EVTS but Cathrine is more. The extremes of
the voice are being explored in an exciting, fun way.
A pop/jazz singer
Cathrine’s technique got me right away and I use it with my
students. Because of the direct result they became so much
more confident and enthusiastic. I am convinced of a
revolution in the world of singing.
I got a lot of answers to my questions and I got touched by a
classical singer when he felt the freedom when he sang the
high c. ‘Sing the way you like and only your opinion is
important’ and the respectful approach to singers. I think
that is the way to keep everyone unique.
For
me this book is
THE singing bible.
A classical singer (musicals
in own and foreign countries)
During my time at the conservatory I learned a lot from great
teachers, but there were things that you were not allowed to
do, being a classical singer. But being on stage I noticed
that some ‘forbidden’ sounds DID work. So Cathrine
confirmed some thoughts
I had.
In
the beginning I thought it was quite scary to sing in front of
everyone and to let go of old images and to trust the
technique. I think it’s harder to experiment being a classical
singer.
But after 20 minutes with Cathrine I was in
higher atmosphere.
A conservatory student jazz
singing:
I think the question:
‘what
can I do for you’
is really good and so different from a conservatory, where
they often have a certain ideal. Cathrine told me you can make
every sound you like without any problems. I totally agree and
especially the
explanation about support was really great
and so clear, finally! On top of that, she is a great person
and that’s so important to me.
A music therapist/singer
During the workshop in CVT I’ve noticed a couple of positive
points:
- This method approaches the voice through different angles,
especially the
anatomical way
is one I appreciate.
- It is really
practical
instead of theoretical, the exercises work right away.
- You can sing in
every style.
A pop/rock singer:
I had some
eye-openers
during the masterclass. Especially the vowels eh en oh in
overdrive. I’ve always looked for something in my technique
that made my sound more open and overdrive is exactly what I
mean.
A soprano:
I’m a trained classical singer and I was always looking for
other ways of singing. And this technique is so
systematic and clear,
so thank you for that! I experimented with the four modes and
it was fantastic! The workshop was really a great experience
and inspiring for my teaching.
A pop/soul singer:
A clear method with
direct result!
Since I sing with Cathrine’s method I can sing so much easier
and I get less tired. I noticed that my high notes get so much
easier and I’m not afraid anymore. Really great!
A pop/jazz/musical singer:
My voice is very powerful in the high part of the voice, and
for years I worked on my low part. Not any teacher could help
me, accept for one. The result was: great low notes, but a
hurting throat. I was told this was a normal reaction! But I
stopped immediately. During the workshop I was a little bit
skeptical at first. But when I sang my low notes with power, I
was amazed! Since then I practice with CVT everyday! I think I
reinvented my voice. |
