Laurie's Story - My Singing Voice

My name is Laurie Shelton and I'd be happy to share with you a bit of my vocal history, my 1996 summer at the Listening Centre, and the immense changes and discoveries I continue to enjoy. I have always wanted to sing, to be a singer. I am not dyslexic, although in the area of singing I certainly felt vocally dyslexic....

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Sonya's Story

After completing her own Listening Training Program, Sonya writes:

- I have such a profoundly improved kinesthetic awareness of my body, which is a key factor in producing a pure, free and natural sound. I have always had a natural instrument; however, there was something disconnected keeping me from finding my True Voice...

In November, 1998, Sonya's voice teacher wrote the following:

- Thank you for the opportunity for "Sonya" and me to visit with you last October 20th in Vancouver, B.C. it was very informative as was your excellent lecture that evening at the N.A.T.S. Chapter meeting. As we discussed, I will note changes that I observe in "Sonya"as she continues her voice study following her sessions at The Listening Centre...

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Daniel's Story - My Listening Centre Experience

My journey to the Listening Centre has been a long one. A professional singer, I did not come upon the work of Alfred Tomatis until I was 41 years old… The Listening Training reorganized my physical movements… I began to perceive what it was that I was missing… My singing voice is now closely allied with my speaking voice, necessarily a more resonant/deep sound …The Listening Training has been the “key” which has enabled me to grow both professionally and personally.

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Jessie's Story

I had been recommended The Listening Centre, while attending Theatre School at Humber College, by a good friend and teacher of mine… I was having problems tuning my ear to my voice… Now I feel more confident and I listen to my voice. It feels like a brand new voice, and I can easily use it to my advantage.

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