Cathrine Sadolin: philosophy behind Complete Vocal Technique

A brief introduction to Complete Vocal Technique (CVT) by Cathrine Sadolin
The first part of Cathrine's 1,5 hour presentation at Pevoc7 (Pan European Voice Conference) in Utrecht. September 1st 2007.

more info: http://completevocalinstitute.com

CVI Copenhagen

Please note: The word BELTING is replaced by EDGE.
The term 'Belting' is used with different meanings by different singing technique methods. To avoid confusion CVT does not use the term 'Belting' anymore. Since mid 2008 CVt has changed the mode name 'Belting' into 'Edge'.

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[udobarbra]

That sounds like she has everything kinda copied from Estill voice training system..

[hfneerd]

@udobarbra Yes, I have heard before that it can look like CVT is similar to EVTS, but it is only at very first sight. Besides that both methods has a scientific approach (must comply with anatomy, statements are or will be scrutinized etc) the two methods have huge fundamental differences. At CVI we sometimes have guest teachers presenting EVTS, and neither they or we find it's the same thing. THanks for your interest. Best wishes :) Henrik

[bssb1979]

Hi there, I believe that "the SINGING worth more than a million words".

So instead of refuting every words of the opponents of CVT method with rhetoric, why not just...post a video of of the students or Catherine (if any) singing? That would explain way lot more than mere words.

Too many "vocal coaches" out there equipped with hypes and high powered marketing techniques, who can only talk but don't/can't actually sing

[mjordan1998]

@K4RLM You know what....maybe everyones voice needs both systems. I got a really strong head voice from two years of SS where before SS I couldn't for the life of me make it passed my first bridge until I got that head voice down. But CVI taught me how to use my diaphragm properly (in only half a lesson) and that improved my voice 1000%, not even exagerrating. I wonder what would of happened if I started with CVI first then went to SS... if I would think CVI sucked...too late now I guess

[Millarization]

@kiagguduh: check out all the videos on the You Tube CVI video channel: videosfromCVI

[tapdance789]

@Estefmg interesting. i started speech level at the beginning and i know think it is not good to start with it. you need a good vocal technique before the seth riggs training. can you tellme what you mean by "ruins the voice" thanks. after all it is about " the own true voice" all this " sound making" i doubt a bit.

[Estefmg]

@invadera12 I won't be rude. You said it yourself, you're not trained. I am. Do some research yourself and you'll see why the so-called "speech-level" larynx is one of the things that will hinder your register. Don't take my word for it, but do some serious research. Buy books that are scientifically based, by authors that do ACTUAL research (CVT is one of them, but there are others). Brett Manning barely sings anymore, he always says he's sick, but it's actual damage from poor technique.

[invadera12]

Ill have to disagree with all the bad comments about singing success. Because one i have tried it and gain alot of power and freedom in my voice and when i began singing i suck ass hell but i wouldn't say im a professional singer but i did found my mix voice and all my register are connected. My larynx does stay low on the high and lows and the liprolls is supposed to bring blood through the vocal cord veins so that it can be warmed and stretch out. Agree SLS is american idol winners only ha.

[invadera12]

@Estefmg what speech level singing does not ruin your singing???? It makes your larynx to stay at the talking position so when you sing from high to low you should feel freedom? What are you talking about in plus if your larynx is trained and can stay in the same position than it means you can have freedom in your voice. Maybe you need to do some research more about the vocal technique although im not trained i use some of those vocal techniques and it works great too bad for you.

[Estefmg]

@kirkeholmen It stands for Singing Success, which is Seth Rigg's Speech Level Singing. Not recommended. It ruins your voice and for the amount of money you pay, you can buy other materials, like CVT or Singing and the Actor.

[Estefmg]

@bssb1979 I tried to paste a link to Cathrine doing a sample of the different techniques but it didn't let me. Search for "Anette Olzon Nighwish vocal coach" and you will hear her doing all that she says.

[Estefmg]

@udobarbra Not really. CVT goes beyond Estill with the teaching of vocal effects. Also, Estill is focused on the physiological functions of the voice, whereas CVT organizes "modes" according to their acoustic characteristics. Both are great approaches, but to me, CVT covers more things and let's face it, not everybody is intersted in anatomy!!!

[kirkeholmen]

@K4RLM What is the SS vocal training system? I cant seem to find any information about it on internet.