Elizabeth is a vocal coach and currently teaches privately.
Based in Marrickville, in person and Skype lessons are available.
Elizabeth is currently in training with IVTOM - The International Voice Teachers of Mix and will specialise in this teaching method.
An Overview of Teaching Mix
Goal of MIX:
The goal of a MIX teacher is to help the student develop a pleasing and natural tone (especially on the often ‘dreaded’ high notes) through as much range as possible with no ‘cracks’ or ‘breaks’, apply this sound to a song, and then help the student perform the song with Great style without losing the even and smooth sound.
This is accomplished by doing the following:
Help the student understand ‘what’ and ‘where’ the bridges (or ‘passage area’s often called the “passagio”) are.
Show the student how to navigate the bridges by teaching good posture (breathing), vowel production (pure, narrow, vertical vowels), and how to have a relaxed and stabilized larynx. A stable larynx is very important as we want to make sure that the muscles normally used to chew and swallow food are not used to force the larynx up or down in order to ‘improve’ the sound. This causes an imbalanced sound.
MIX Voice is founded on the concept of singing in the same comfortable manner as you speak. Imagine the body in an open, relaxed condition doing what it was designed to do. The result is a voice that sounds full and connected all through its entire range, with no breaks or sudden shifts in tone.
The Process:
To accomplish these goals, MIX teachers begin by using specific vocal exercises which are designed to help the student experience the sensations he or she should feel during proper vocal production. The purpose of each exercise is to help the student get into the proper place and then move toward application to a song.
First Lesson:
A great ‘get to know you and your voice’ session. At the first lesson I will ask a few brief questions about your vocal history and then immediately diagnose your voice. This diagnostic test consists of a simple vocal exercise that will give me enough information about your voice to move forward with the correct method of teaching specifically for you.
My Studio
My studio is located in Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains. Online lessons are also available.
Our first lesson is a 'get to know you' where I can listen to your voice, get some vocal history and discuss with you what you would most like to accomplish with lessons.
We will work on carefully chosen vocal exercises determined by what your voice needs most and the latter part of the lesson will be spent on repertoire. You are welcome to bring backing tracks or an instrument if you prefer.
I have a wide selection of sheet music and backing tracks for your use.
Lessons are:
30 minutes - $35.00 or 1 hour - $70.00.
Payment is required on or prior to your lesson time.
Studio Policies
To make sure things run happily and smoothly, please read my policies below.
48-Hour Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy:
Regardless of circumstances, private lessons not cancelled or rescheduled 48 hours before the start time will be charged at the full rate. Time is limited and advance notice is necessary to replace your time slot.
Only cancel by texting or phoning the below mobile as I may not get an email message in time.
Phone: 0416 234 582
Note:
Please do not come to a lesson if you are sick...not only is it not good for your voice but if I get sick then I cannot teach others.
Teacher Cancellation:
If the teacher needs to cancel a lesson, a make-up lesson may be booked at a time that is mutually convenient.
Holiday Lessons Are NOT Automatically Cancelled:
Prior notice will be given when the Elizabeth Bowie Vocal Studio is closed due to a holiday or special event. Otherwise, please assume that lessons are scheduled as usual.
If you wish to move or cancel your lesson due to a holiday, please see the 48-Hour Cancellation Policy.
Tardiness:
If you arrive late, your lesson will still end at the scheduled time. This loss of time will not be made up at another time.
If you arrive on time but the previous lesson runs late, you will be given your full-allotted time.
Please be on time, but try not to arrive before your scheduled lesson to limit disruption of the previous lesson.
Thank you!
Some useful links:
Singing
www.ivtom.org - International Voice Teachers of Mix
Sheet Music
sheetmusicplus.com
musicroom.com.au
Accompanists
jyebryant.com - Jye Bryant
bevkennedy.net - Bev Kennedy
Backing Tracks
backingtracks.com.au
backing tracks-mp3.com
iTunes is also great for backing tracks
Based in Marrickville, in person and Skype lessons are available.
Elizabeth is currently in training with IVTOM - The International Voice Teachers of Mix and will specialise in this teaching method.
An Overview of Teaching Mix
Goal of MIX:
The goal of a MIX teacher is to help the student develop a pleasing and natural tone (especially on the often ‘dreaded’ high notes) through as much range as possible with no ‘cracks’ or ‘breaks’, apply this sound to a song, and then help the student perform the song with Great style without losing the even and smooth sound.
This is accomplished by doing the following:
Help the student understand ‘what’ and ‘where’ the bridges (or ‘passage area’s often called the “passagio”) are.
Show the student how to navigate the bridges by teaching good posture (breathing), vowel production (pure, narrow, vertical vowels), and how to have a relaxed and stabilized larynx. A stable larynx is very important as we want to make sure that the muscles normally used to chew and swallow food are not used to force the larynx up or down in order to ‘improve’ the sound. This causes an imbalanced sound.
MIX Voice is founded on the concept of singing in the same comfortable manner as you speak. Imagine the body in an open, relaxed condition doing what it was designed to do. The result is a voice that sounds full and connected all through its entire range, with no breaks or sudden shifts in tone.
The Process:
To accomplish these goals, MIX teachers begin by using specific vocal exercises which are designed to help the student experience the sensations he or she should feel during proper vocal production. The purpose of each exercise is to help the student get into the proper place and then move toward application to a song.
First Lesson:
A great ‘get to know you and your voice’ session. At the first lesson I will ask a few brief questions about your vocal history and then immediately diagnose your voice. This diagnostic test consists of a simple vocal exercise that will give me enough information about your voice to move forward with the correct method of teaching specifically for you.
My Studio
My studio is located in Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains. Online lessons are also available.
Our first lesson is a 'get to know you' where I can listen to your voice, get some vocal history and discuss with you what you would most like to accomplish with lessons.
We will work on carefully chosen vocal exercises determined by what your voice needs most and the latter part of the lesson will be spent on repertoire. You are welcome to bring backing tracks or an instrument if you prefer.
I have a wide selection of sheet music and backing tracks for your use.
Lessons are:
30 minutes - $35.00 or 1 hour - $70.00.
Payment is required on or prior to your lesson time.
Studio Policies
To make sure things run happily and smoothly, please read my policies below.
48-Hour Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy:
Regardless of circumstances, private lessons not cancelled or rescheduled 48 hours before the start time will be charged at the full rate. Time is limited and advance notice is necessary to replace your time slot.
Only cancel by texting or phoning the below mobile as I may not get an email message in time.
Phone: 0416 234 582
Note:
Please do not come to a lesson if you are sick...not only is it not good for your voice but if I get sick then I cannot teach others.
Teacher Cancellation:
If the teacher needs to cancel a lesson, a make-up lesson may be booked at a time that is mutually convenient.
Holiday Lessons Are NOT Automatically Cancelled:
Prior notice will be given when the Elizabeth Bowie Vocal Studio is closed due to a holiday or special event. Otherwise, please assume that lessons are scheduled as usual.
If you wish to move or cancel your lesson due to a holiday, please see the 48-Hour Cancellation Policy.
Tardiness:
If you arrive late, your lesson will still end at the scheduled time. This loss of time will not be made up at another time.
If you arrive on time but the previous lesson runs late, you will be given your full-allotted time.
Please be on time, but try not to arrive before your scheduled lesson to limit disruption of the previous lesson.
Thank you!
Some useful links:
Singing
www.ivtom.org - International Voice Teachers of Mix
Sheet Music
sheetmusicplus.com
musicroom.com.au
Accompanists
jyebryant.com - Jye Bryant
bevkennedy.net - Bev Kennedy
Backing Tracks
backingtracks.com.au
backing tracks-mp3.com
iTunes is also great for backing tracks
