"VOCAL VIBRANCE"

Vocal Vibrance is "actually one of the better written and easier to understand methods we've seen."
                                                          Jamey Aebersold Music Company

VOCAL VIBRANCE: The Complete Technique for Singers and Speakers, 
by Suzann Kale, can be used alone as a "voice teacher in a book" - or it can be used as a textbook for voice teachers and students. It's a reference book that every singer needs to have handy.

Whatever your singing genre is, VOCAL VIBRANCE covers the basics and more: breathing, articulation, vibrato, register changes, expanding your range. 

Here's a partial Table of Contents:

The Articulators 
Breathing 
The Diaphragm 

Care of the Vocal Instrument
Dynamics 
Ear Training
Ensemble Singing
Expand Your Range!
How to Find Your Perfect Voice Teacher  
How to Break Glass

Glossary of Musical Terms
The Glottal Stop
The Larynx
Legato Singing
How to Memorize Music and Lyrics
Modes
How to Eliminate Phlegm 

Pop, Rock, and Belting
Registers and Ranges 

Resonance, Placement, and Tone
Scat Singing
Song Singing - Repertoire and Upkeep
Speaking
Stage Fright 

Vibrato
Vocal Cords
Vocalizing (with tons of vocal exercises)

Voice and Age
Vowel Sounds 

Warm-ups

The truth is, everyone who wants to, can sing. It's more about targeted muscle development, daily practice, and taking care not to damage your vocal instrument. Yes, some people are born with talent. But as a voice teacher, I can promise you: If you want to sing, you can sing. And sing beautifully.

I had to do something with the 20-some-odd years I sang jazz, wrote brilliant but bizarre songs, and did ManhattanTransfer-style arrangements for all of this stuff, and taught voice. You can really learn how to sing using this book. And if you're a pro already, there is lots of review material for you.

"Suzann ... uses a holistic approach with knowledge garnered from years of experience as a performer and teacher. ...  well written ... Serious, brilliantly engineered, but kind of quirky and fun."                                           
                                           Matt McKay, writer / musician / songwriter
                                          

"Kale does not underestimate the reader, but explains the elements of singing in a clear and frank manner. The book presents sound voice pedagogy in an appealing package. ...those who work with non-classical singers...should investigate Vocal Vibrance as a resource."

                                                           Debra Greschner -  Journal of Singing
                                                           Faculty - Music, Theatre and Dance
                                                           Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas
                                                         
                                                           Read Debra's complete review

Available in paperback (242 pages).
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