«CVT: PIONEERING VOICE»
Complete Vocal Technique (CVT) is a pioneering method for the voice that I discovered in 2006 during a series of concerts in the Netherlands. I had been performing for 23 years when I met Cathrine Sadolin, CVT’s spiritual mother, at Utrecht Conservatory. Little did I know she would rock my world as a voice pro.
Expertise directly from the source
I decided I wanted to continue working with her. I started out with the 1-year programme in 2007 (at the time mandatory to get accepted onto the 3-year intensive study to qualify as a voice teacher). I also became Sadolin’s agent to Switzerland (2007) and France (2009). I graduated as an Authorised Teacher in 2011 (see pictures). Cathrine was still teaching herself back then, so I received my training directly from the source.
Cathrine & me at CVI (© Photo: Luca Solari)
CVT Pillars
CVT is based on anatomy and physiology, two pillars that dictate vocal behaviour. Respecting this behaviour allow the vocal cords to vibrate freely so that high notes, low notes, long phrases and, for example, singing with vocal effects (saturated voice) become easy, whilst voice fatigue and hoarseness don’t get a chance.
For a more thorough introduction of CVT, click here.
Philosophy
Artistic choices are your affair (my personal preferences are of no importance). My job is to provide you with a set of tools enabling you to sing/speak freely and sound the way you want.
When you solicit my services for Artist Coaching I’ll be more explicit on aesthetics, stylistic particularities, your artistic ID, the ins and outs of stage & studio work (a.o. mic technique, stage presence etc.), building resilience to stress and other preparation prior to taking the stage or studio, and will be happy to advise, coach and accompany you.
I’m used to work with a wide variety of music styles (from classical to metal) and all forms of vocal expression (theatre, film, comedy etc).
Confidentiality
It’s important that anyone – whatever status – can consult in an open and safe learning environment. Therefor I uphold absolute confidentiality in my work and won’t ever comment on whom I work with, unless explicit authorisation is given.
Interested ? Contact me. I’m active in Switzerland in the cantons Geneva (right & left bank) and Vaud/Waadt (Lausanne & La Côte), but I also work worldwide via Zoom and Skype. I’m 100% fluent in French, English and Dutch (German & Spanish ok).
