An Introduction to Extreme Voices in Video Games
Tuesday 27th January 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (London Time)
Extreme vocals are prevalent in video games. Whether it is for human characters or creature vocalizations, they can put untrained voice talent at risk and seriously jeopardize their vocal health.
In this workshop, Sebastien Croteau will give insight into :
- The reality and context of extreme voices in video games
- Myths and misinformation about extreme voices
- The classification of vocal effects and main characteristics;
- Vocal anatomy and Sound Production;
- The science behind extreme voices and rough vocal effects;
- The limitations of existing scientific studies;
- The training methods for extreme voices;
- Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercices (SOVTE) and extreme voices;
- Benefits of training with a qualified extreme vocal coach;
- How to choose a vocal coach for extreme voices;
Metal vocalist since 1991 (Necrotic Mutation) and throat singer (Tibetan, Mongolia and Inuit throat-singing) since 1996, Sébastien Croteau masters an impressive number of extreme vocal techniques and vocal effects. He began teaching metal voices and throat-singing 15 years ago, He recently obtained a certification given by New York Vocal Coaching for having completed the Vocal Distortion Teacher Training. He has trained hundreds of metal vocalists and voice talents around the world and he is a renowned specialist in vocal distortion, extreme sounds and creature vocalizations.
Sebastien Croteau
Metal vocalist since 1991 (Necrotic Mutation) and throat singer (Tibetan, Mongolia and Inuit throat-singing) since 1996, Sébastien Croteau masters an impressive number of extreme vocal techniques and vocal effects. He began teaching metal voices and throat-singing 15 years ago, He recently obtained a certification given by New York Vocal Coaching for having completed the Vocal Distortion Teacher Training. He has trained hundreds of metal vocalists and voice talents around the world and he is a renowned specialist in vocal distortion, extreme sounds and creature vocalizations.
Attend this course for as little as £22 as part of the Voice Professional Training CPD Award Scheme.
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