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- Barry Clasper (barry at clasper dot ca)
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- 2023-09-28 16:20:15
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Arden Hopkin was an acclaimed vocal coach who delivered both general sessions and one-on-one coaching sessions at a large number of callerlab conventions from 1981 through 2011. Many of these were recorded and links to the recordings are provided below:
- 1981 Voice Interest Session I
- 1981 CALLERLAB Convention, Kansas City, MO VOICE INTEREST SESSION PART I This year we have a special guest V0ICE instructor by the name of Arden Hopkin. He is a Professor of Voice at Texas Christian University (TCU). Arden has conducted caller clinics in the North Texas area for various caller associations and does an excellent job. Since, as callers, our voice is our most valued possession, we felt it a great opportunity to bring in an outside expert to share his knowledge with us. Arden will be conducting three sessions for us. This first one is designed to discuss the theoretical aspects of the uses of the voice. During the other sessions he will be asking for volunteers to use the mic and he will offer critiques. This session will be taped.
- 1981 Voice Session III
- 1981 CALLERLAB Convention, Kansas City, MO VOICE INTEREST SESSION PART III VOICE Continued with Arden Hopkin The third and final session with our guest professor from TCU. This session will also feature volunteer callers who desire to be critiqued on the use of their voices, breathing techniques and other voice techniques. This session will also be taped to provide continued help in this area after the convention terminates and you go back to your home clubs.
- 1982 Voice Session 1
- 1982 CALLERLAB Convention, Reno, NV Voice Session 1 Following the opening session, we will have a short coffee break and we ask that you all return to the Broadway Ballroom so that we may start the group session on VOICE promptly at 10:30 a.m. Arden Hopkin will again be our guest speaker. Arden, as you (may recall, did an outstanding job for us last year and he is back by popular request). This year we are scheduling Arden so that everyone will get to hear him at least once with this key session on Monday morning. He will also have two additional sessions that will be scheduled against several committee meetings. The VOICE session will be the only event scheduled at this time (10:30 a.m.)
- 1982 Voice Session 2
- 1982 CALLERLAB Convention, Reno, NV Voice Session 2 The second of three sessions by Arden Hopkin will be conducted in the BROADWAY BALLROOM and will be taped. Arden will be seeking volunteers to illustrate selected points of voice coaching. If you are interested, please sign up with the moderator. He generally has the caller do the opener of a singing call. Arden will then make some general comments and offer a suggestion or two on how the delivery could be improved. He then will have the caller repeat the same portion of the call. We would suggest that if you were critiqued last year, you allow others to benefit from the experience. This will be another fun session in which you will see a pro at work.
- 1982 Voice Session 3
- 1982 CALLERLAB Convention, Reno, NV Voice Session 3 The third session by Arden Hopkin will be held in the BROADWAY BALLROOM and will be taped. Arden will be seeking volunteers to illustrate selected points of voice coaching. If you are interested, please sign up with the moderator. He generally has the caller do the opener of a singing call. Arden will then make some general comments and offer a suggestion or two on how the delivery could be improved. He then will have the caller repeat the same portion of the call. We would suggest that if you were critiqued last year, you allow others to benefit from the experience. This will be another fun session in which you will see a pro at work. Arden and his wife, Lorraine, will be performing for us during the noon meal.
- 1997 Using and Caring For Your Voice
- 1997 CALLERLAB Convention, Los Angeles, CA Using and Caring For Your Voice Professor Arden Hopkin will demonstrate various techniques used to correct voice problems and will provide important information on the care of your voice. Professor Hopkin has spoken at several previous conventions and is familiar with the unique vocal requirements of callers.
- 1997 Voice Critique Sessions Session 1 Session 2
- 1997 CALLERLAB Convention, Los Angeles, CA Voice Critique (Session 1) Our voice expert, Professor Arden Hopkin, will provide a brief voice critique of selected calIers. This is a tremendous opportunity to experience/witness an expert impartial voice evaluation. This has been a very popular session during past conventions.
- 1997 Voice Critiquing for Caller Trainers
- 1997 CALLERLAB Convention, Los Angeles, CA Voice Critiquing - For Caller Trainers Professor Arden Hopkin from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah will conduct this session designed for caller coaches and caller trainers. The subject will be the mechanic!! of conducting a voice critique of student callers. If you are involved in this type of caller training, you will certainly want to attend this informative session.
- 1998 Improving Vocal Quality Session 1 Session 2
- 1998 CALLERLAB Convention, Cincinnati, OH Improving Vocal Quality I Our voice expert, Professor Arden Hopkin, has identified two areas of vocal training which are very important to the improvement of vocal delivery by a caller. These two areas are: 1) Vocal Range and 1) Vocal Quality. Professor Hopkin will be presenting two session on each of these topics during the convention. This is the first of two sessions on Improving Vocal Quality conducted by Professor Hopkin. Come and observe the techniques for improving your vocal quality. This is a companion to the sessions on Improving Vocal Range. The second Vocal Quality session is scheduled for 10:45am Tuesday.
- 1998 Improving Vocal Range Session 1 Session 2
- 1998 CALLERLAB Convention, Cincinnati, OH Improving Vocal Range I Our voice expert, Professor Arden Hopkin from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah has identified two areas of vocal training which are very important to the improvement of vocal delivery by a caller. These two areas are: 1) Vocal Range and 2) Vocal Quality. Professor Hopkin will be presenting two session on each of these topics during the convention. Come observe the techniques for improving your vocal range. This session will be the first of two sessions on Improving Vocal Range. The second session is scheduled for 9:00am Tuesday.
- 1998 Voice Critiques Session 1 Session 2
- 1998 CALLERLAB Convention, Cincinnati, OH Voice Critique Session I Our voice expert, Professor Arden Hopkin, will provide a voice critique for of selected callers. Volunteers for this critique MUST have attended both the Improving Vocal Range and the Improving Vocal Quality sessions earlier today. This is a tremendous opportunity to experience or witness an expert impartial voice evaluation. This has been one of the most popular sessions during past conventions. Critique participants and observers have gained excellent insight into improving vocal delivery. If you are interested (willing) to take part in this session you put your name in the hat. Those to be critiqued will be drawn from the hat. All are welcome to learn by observing. The second critique session is scheduled for 1:30pm Tuesday.
- 1999 Voice Critiques
- 1999 CALLERLAB Convention, Dallas, TX Voice Session III - Voice Critiques This is the first of two Voice Critique Sessions. Our voice expert, Professor Arden Hopkin, will provide a voice critique of selected callers. This is a tremendous opportunity to experience or witness an expert impartial voice evaluation. This has been one of the most popular sessions during past conventions. Critique participants and observers have gained excellent insight into improving vocal delivery. If you are interested (willing) to take part in this session you put your name in the hat. Those to be critiqued will be drawn from the hat. All are welcome to learn by observing.
- 2000 Improving Vocal Range
- 2000 CALLERLAB Convention, Las Vegas, NV Voice II Session - Improving Vocal Range Professor Arden Hopkin has identified two areas of vocal training which are very important to the improvement of vocal delivery by a caller. These two areas are, Vocal Range and Vocal Quality. This session includes valuable information on each of these topics. Attendees will hear how to improve both vocal range and quality.
- 2000 Use and Care of Your Voice
- 2000 CALLERLAB Convention, Las Vegas, NV Voice Session I - Use and Care of Your Voice Our voice expert, Professor Arden Hopkin, from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, will demonstrate various techniques used to correct voice problems and will provide important information on the care of your voice. Professor Hopkin has spoken at several previous conventions and is familiar with the unique vocal requirements of callers. Voice sessions have proven to be some of the more popular sessions at past conventions.
- 2000 Voice Critiques Session 1 Session 2
- 2000 CALLERLAB Convention, Las Vegas, NV Voice Session III - Voice Critiques This is the first of two Voice Critique Sessions. Our voice expert, Professor Arden Hopkin, will provide a voice critique of selected callers. This is a tremendous opportunity to experience or witness an expert impartial voice evaluation. This has been one of the most popular sessions during past conventions. Critique participants and observers have gained excellent insight into improving vocal delivery. If you are willing to take part in this session, come and enjoy. All are welcome to learn by observing.
- 2002 Improving Vocal Range and Quality
- 2002 CALLERLAB Convention, Richmond, VA Voice Session II - Improving Vocal Range & Quality Professor Arden Hopkin has identified two areas of vocal training which are very im-portant to the improvement of vocal delivery by a caller. These two areas are, Vocal Range and Vocal Quality. Attendees will hear how to improve both Vocal Range and Quality.
- 2002 Voice - Caller Coaches
- 2002 CALLERLAB Convention, Richmond, VA Voice Session III - (Caller Coaches) Voice Coach Arden Hopkin. Most every caller school includes some attention to proper care and use of the voice. In this session Arden will work with caller coaches - whether or not they are accredited - to help them understand how to be more effective in this area. Of particular importance are the issues of "safe" voice use. Arden will share his experience in bringing out the best in vocal presentation.
- 2002 Voice - Women In Calling
- 2002 CALLERLAB Convention, Richmond, VA Voice Session IV - Women In Calling Professor Arden Hopkin will be presenting information of particular interest to women callers. Women who call have some unique vocal issues. Records are not routinely available that easily fit the female vocal range. Keeping the voice healthy while using it to call can be more of a problem for women. Arden will address these concerns and show effective ways to handle the particular needs of women callers. If you would like to learn more, attend this session.
- 2002 Care and Use of Your Voice
- 2002 CALLERLAB Convention, Richmond, VA Voice Session I - Care and Use of Your Voice Our voice expert, Professor Arden Hopkin from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, will demonstrate various techniques used to correct voice problems and will provide important information on the care of your voice. Professor Hopkin has spoken at several previous conventions and is familiar with the unique vocal requirements of callers. Voice sessions have proven to be some of the more popular sessions at past conventions.
- 2004 Voice - Caller Coaches
- 2004 CALLERLAB Convention, Reno, NV Voice - Caller Coaches Voice Coach Arden Hopkin. This is the first of a series of voice sessions for Caller-Coaches which will lead to a certificate of completion for a Progressive Voice program. Most every caller school includes some attention to proper care and use of the voice. In this session Arden will work with caller coaches - whether or not they are accredited - to help them understand how to be more effective in this area. Of particular importance are the issues of "safe" voice use. Arden will share his experience in bringing out the best in vocal presentation.
- 2004 Voice - Women In Calling
- 2004 CALLERLAB Convention, Reno, NV Voice (Women In Calling) Professor Arden Hopkin will be presenting information of particular interest to women callers. Women who call have some unique vocal issues. Records are not routinely available that easily fit the female vocal range; although MP3 files and Pitch changers have made this situation much easier. Arden will address the concerns and show effective ways to handle the particular needs of women callers. This is the first of a series of voice sessions for women callers which will lead to a certificate of completion for a Progressive Voice program. If you would like to learn more, attend this session.
- 2004 Voice - General
- 2004 CALLERLAB Convention, Reno, NV Voice General Our voice expert, Professor Arden Hopkin from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, will demonstrate various techniques used to correct voice problems and will provide important information on the care of your voice. Professor Arden Hopkin has identified two areas of vocal training which are very important to the improvement of vocal delivery by a caller. These two areas are Vocal Range and Vocal Quality. Attendees will hear how to improve both Vocal Range and Quality. This is the first of series of voice sessions for General Callers which will lead to a certificate of completion for a Progressive Voice program.
- 2005 Voice PVS Basic
- 2005 CALLERLAB Convention, Louisville, KY Voice PVS Basic Our voice expert, Professor Arden Hopkin from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, will be continuing the Progressive Voice Seminar which began during the 2004 CALLERLAB Convention. This is the first of a series of voice sessions for callers which will lead to a certificate of completion for a Progressive Voice program. Participants in this session will receive instruction covering the basics of healthy singing in the areas of the following: 1) Sound production (flow phonation techniques); 2) Resonance enhancement (placement paradigms and jaw release); 3) Range extension; and 4) Voice maintenance (practice techniques; healthy care).
- 2005 Voice PVS Intermediate
- 2005 CALLERLAB Convention, Louisville, KY Voice - PVS - Intermediate Our voice expert, Professor Arden Hopkin from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, will be continuing the Progressive Voices Seminar which began during the 2004 CALLERLAB Convention. This is the second in a series of voice sessions for General Callers which will lead to a certificate of completion for a Progressive Voice program. Participants in this session will receive instruction covering the intermediate skills of good singing: 1) Sound production (breath suspension support techniques); 2) Resonance enhancement (vowel enunciation and consonant articulation); 3) Additional range extension; and 4) Basic harmonization techniques.
- 2006 Voice PVS Sessions Basic Session Intermediate Session Advanced Session
- 2006 CALLERLAB Convention, Charlotte, NC Voice I - PVS - Basic Our voice expert, Professor Arden Hopkin from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, will be continuing the Progressive Voice Seminar which began during the 2004 CALLERLAB Convention. This is the first of a series of voice sessions for callers which will lead to a Certificate of Completion for a Progressive Voice program. The BASIC session will cover the following topics: 1) Healthy Sound Production, 2) Resonance Enhancement, 3) Breath Support, and 4) Singer's Posture. The Intermediate session will cover the topics of 1) breath management, 2) voice placement, 3) dynamic contrasts (loud and soft singing) and 4) speech diction. The Advanced session will cover: 1) developing consistent quality throughout range, 2) extending the range upwards and downwards, 3) Yodeling, and 4) Harmonization.
- 2007 Voice PVS Sessions Basic Session Intermediate Session Advanced Session
- 2007 CALLERLAB Convention, Colorado Springs, CO Voice I - PVS Basic Professor Arden Hopkin our voice expert, from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, will continue the Progressive Voice Seminar which began during the 2004 CALLERLAB Convention. Caller participants, who take part in the BASIC, INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED classes will receive a Certificate of Completion of Progressive Voice Seminar. The BASIC session will cover the following topics: 1) Healthy Sound Production, 2) Resonance Enhancement, 3) Breath Support, and 4) Singer's Posture. The intermediate session will cover the topics of 1) breath management, 2) voice placement, 3) dynamic contrasts (loud and soft singing) and 4) speech diction. The Advanced session will cover: 1) developing consistent quality throughout range, 2) extending the range upwards and downwards, 3) Yodeling, and 4) Harmonization.
- 2008 Voice - Caller Coach
- 2008 CALLERLAB Convention, Los Angeles, CA Voice - Caller Coach Voice Coach Arden Hopkin. Every caller's school includes some attention to proper care and use of the voice. In this session Arden will work with caller coaches - whether or not they are accredited - to help them understand how to be more effective in this area. Of particular importance are the issues of "safe" voice use. Arden will share his experience in bringing out the best in vocal presentation.
- 2008 Voice - Women In Calling
- 2008 CALLERLAB Convention, Los Angeles, CA Voice - Women in Calling Professor Arden Hopkin will be presenting information of particular interest to women callers. Women callers have some unique vocal issues. Arden will address special concerns for women and show effective ways to handle the needs of women callers. If you would like to learn more, attend this session.
- 2008 Voice - General
- 2008 CALLERLAB Convention, Los Angeles, CA Voice - General Session Professor Arden Hopkin our voice expert, from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, will demonstrate various techniques used to correct voice problems and will provide important information on the care of your voice. Professor Hopkin has spoken at several previous conventions and is familiar with the unique vocal requirements of callers. Voice sessions have proven to be some of the more popular sessions at past conventions.
- 2009 Voice - Caller Coach
- 2009 CALLERLAB Convemtion, Kansas City, MO Voice - Caller Coach Voice Coach Arden Hopkin - Almost every caller school includes some attention to proper care and use of the voice. In this session Arden will work with caller coaches - whether or not they are accredited - to help them understand how to be more effective in this area. Of particular importance are the issues of "safe" voice use. Arden will share his experience in bringing out the best in vocal presentation.
- 2009 Voice - Women In Calling
- 2009 CALLERLAB Convention, Kansas City, MO Voice - Women In Calling Professor Arden Hopkin Will be presenting information of particular interest to women callers. Women callers have some unique vocal issues. Arden will address special concerns for women and show effective ways to handle the needs of women callers. If you would like to learn more attend this session.
- 2010 Voice - Caller Coach
- 2010 CALLERLAB Convention, Niagara Falls, NY Caller Coaches Voice 2 Dr. Arden Hopkin - Most every caller school includes some attention to proper care and use of the voice. In this session, Arden will work with caller coaches - whether or not they are accredited - to help them understand how to be more effective in this area. Of particular importance are the issues of "safe" voice use. Arden will share his experience in bringing out the best in vocal presentation.
- 2010 Voice - General
- 2010 CALLERLAB Convention, Niagara Falls, NY Voice 1 General Voice Coach Dr. Arden Hopkin from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, will demonstrate various techniques used to correct voice problems and will provide important information on the care of your voice. Dr. Hopkin has identified two areas of vocal training which are very important to the improvement of vocal delivery by a caller. These two areas are Vocal Range and Vocal Quality. Attendees will hear how to improve both.
- 2011 Voice - Caller Coach
- 2011 CALLERLAB Convention, Las Vegas, NV Voice - Caller Coach Dr. Arden Hopkin: Most every caller school includes some attention to proper care and use of the voice. In this session, Arden will work with caller coaches (whether or not they are accred-ited) to help them understand how to be more effective in this area. Of particular importance are the issues of ?safe? voice use. Arden will share his experience in bringing out the best in vocal presentation.
- 2011 Voice - Women In Calling
- 2011 CALLERLAB Convention, Las Vegas, NV Voice - Women in Calling Dr. Arden Hopkin will be presenting information of particular interest to women callers. Women callers have some unique vocal issues. Arden will address special concerns for women and show effective ways to handle the needs of women callers. If you would like to learn more, attend this session.
- 2011 Voice - General
- 2011 CALLERLAB Convention, Las Vegas, NV Voice General Voice Coach Dr. Arden Hopkin will demonstrate various techniques used to correct voice problems and will provide important information on the care of your voice. Dr. Hopkin has identified two areas of vocal training which are very important to the improvement of vocal delivery by a caller. These two areas are Vocal Range and Vocal Quality. Attendees will hear how to improve both.