Testimonial from Michel, professional opera singer
Do you have problems with speaking or singing? Look no further than the Tomatis method. This revolutionary approach to voice and ear training has helped countless people improve their ability to hear and produce speech, including singing. Don't just take our word for it: read Michel's story to see the real impact of the Tomatis method. Click now to find out more.
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Testimonial received on 22 February 2017
My name is Michel and I'm a professional opera singer. After a professional audition where I sang out of tune without realising it, I decided to contact the Tomatis practice in Geneva.
Mr Julien Frère gave me an assessment which turned out to be very useful, because it showed a number of problems I had without knowing it.
So I decided to start the therapy and, to be honest, I didn't believe in it at all. I'd told myself that before thinking about a possible change of career I owed it to myself to try everything, and I wasn't disappointed.
On the day of my third passive session at home, I had a performance at the opera that evening, and what a surprise it was when I opened my mouth on stage that night. I had never heard myself like that in my life. Everything was balanced, whereas before there had been a gap on the side of my right ear, but I didn't know it.
It was like going from mono sound to Dolby Surround 7.1, or even more!
Michel, Geneva, Switzerland.
The Tomatis method and singing
The Tomatis method is a method of voice and ear training developed by Dr Alfred Tomatis. It is based on the idea that the ear plays a key role in the development of speech and language, and that by training the ear, people can improve their ability to hear and produce speech, including singing.
The method uses specific sound frequencies, known as “high frequencies”, to stimulate the ear and improve the listener's ability to hear and process sound. This is done using electronic filters and specialised listening exercises, including singing exercises.
The aim of the method is to improve the listener's ability to hear high-pitched sounds and to produce them. It is also intended to help improve pitch, tone and rhythm, to reduce stage fright, and to improve control and resonance of the voice.
In their own words
“Kevin was very receptive, even though classical music wasn't really his favourite kind of music.”
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“My dad and my friends tell me I've become more mature, that I express myself much better, that my questions are more thought through.”