Improving your singing takes time and effort so it's good to have a plan! Are you looking to kick off your vocal training, dust off your vocal cords, or just seeking some fresh ideas to help you improve your voice and vocal fitness? This book teaches you a solid vocal technique to strengthen and build your voice with simple concepts and terminology through well-constructed vocal exercises. Based on the professional teaching methods developed by Jane Edgren at the Vocal Fitness Training(TM) studio, this book teaches skills in breathing, articulation, tone, and resonance in the low, middle and medium high range, with an emphasis on vocal fitness. There are 20 self-guided singing lessons, and 12-months of free online access to over 140 vocal exercise audio tracks and 30 instructional videos, using the special code provided within the book. Additionally, each lesson has corresponding Practice Plans so you don't have to figure out what to practice on your own. Each Practice Plan has a daily interactive playlist you can use with your smart phone, tablet or computer through the VocalFitnessStudio.com website. FAQs What is Vocal Fitness? Most people would never participate in an athletic activity without taking some lessons to learn the basic skills to become successful. Singing is no different. The parts of the body primarily responsible for generating vocal sound are muscles capable of responding positively to physical training, and your voice will improve when they are strong, flexible, and working properly. Well-trained muscles for singing easily produce clear tones throughout the range, improve the overall stamina of the voice, and bring the entire instrument into balance. Do I need to be able to read music to learn this material? No, it is not necessary to be able to read music, although music for each vocal exercise is included in the book. Can you learn to sing on your own? This book focuses on developing new muscle memory through vocal exercise primarily in the medium and low ranges to create a solid vocal technique, and the exercises are pretty straightforward, and easy to learn and execute. Does this program apply to all styles of singing? Almost every singer can benefit from some kind of vocal training that improves their vocal tone and breathing. This course seeks to improve your vocal fitness so that you can have a better foundation on which to sing your own style. Once you create a strong, reliable vocal sound, you can add your style of music to it. How is the course any different than watching videos on the Internet? Many singers turn to the Internet to learn more about how to improve their singing, and there are many videos offering quick answers to vocal challenges. But what is often missing is a long-term, progressive program to teach vocal technique methodically. Training a singing voice takes time, and there are no shortcuts to a great technique. How long does it take to see improvement? When a singer commits to practicing this vocal technique correctly, with thoughtfulness, discipline and patience, the time they invest will pay them back many times over. The process of singing (and speaking) is an ingrained habit, so consistent and deliberate practicing of the vocal exercises is required to allow the muscles to learn new form and position. You can expect measurable improvement as long as you take this approach and practice consistently. The length of time it takes to improve a singing voice also depends on an individual's vocal goals. A singer training for an operatic or musical theater career will spend far more time perfecting their technique and building their voice than one who sings in a less vocally demanding style. Training a singing voice takes time, and there are no shortcuts to a great technique.

Sing! Voice Student's Edition is for those who taking instruction from a voice teacher or vocal coach using the Teacher's Edition of Sing! This edition has the vocal theory and science materials, vocal exercise instructions, as well as access to worksheets to reinforce the learning concepts in the course. In addition to the detailed instructions in this book, you will have 12 months of free online access to over 140 vocal exercise audio tracks and 30 instructional videos, using the special code provided within the book. Additionally, each lesson has 40 corresponding online Practice Plans so you don't have to figure out what to practice on your own. Each has a daily interactive playlist you can use with your smart phone, tablet or computer at the VocalFitnessStudio.com website. Your voice teacher or vocal coach will teach you the vocal material and exercises from the Teacher's Edition curriculum. They may also assign you reading and worksheet to do prior to each lesson, and indicate each week after your lesson which Practice Plan to use. This book is a course of study that teaches you a solid vocal technique to strengthen and build your voice with simple concepts and terminology through well-constructed vocal exercises. Based on the professional teaching methods developed by Jane Edgren at the Vocal Fitness Training studio, this curriculum is an introduction to vocal training, and develops basic skills in breathing, articulation, tone, and resonance. It is a program that offers teachers and students a foundation upon which to build further singing study. FAQs What is Vocal Fitness? Most people would never participate in an athletic activity without taking some lessons to learn the basic skills to become successful. Singing is no different. The parts of the body primarily responsible for generating vocal sound are muscles capable of responding positively to physical training, and your voice will improve when they are strong, flexible, and working properly. Well-trained muscles for singing easily produce clear tones throughout the range, improve the overall stamina of the voice, and bring the entire instrument into balance. However, like working out at the gym, you must regularly practice the exercises with the correct form and execution to realize these kinds of measurable results. Can I buy the Student Edition if I am not a student of a voice teacher or vocal coach? You can, but if you are working on your own, it would be best to purchase Sing! 20 Singing Lessons to Improve Your Voice edition, as it has complete instructional material for self-teaching. Do I need to be able to read music to learn this material? No, it is not necessary to be able to read music, but music for the exercises is included.Does this program apply to all styles of singing? Almost every singer can benefit from some kind of vocal training that improves their vocal tone and breathing. This course seeks to improve your vocal fitness so that you can have a better foundation on which to sing your own style. Once you create a strong, reliable vocal sound, you can add your style of music to it. How long does it take to see improvement? When a singer commits to practicing this vocal technique correctly, with thoughtfulness, discipline and patience, the time they invest will pay them back many times over. The process of singing (and speaking) is an ingrained habit, so consistent and deliberate practicing of the vocal exercises is required to allow the muscles to learn new form and position. You can expect measurable improvement as long as you take this approach and practice consistently.

What choral conductor or soloist has not looked around for new ideas for warming up the voice? Here are 200 suggestions all at once! And these creative exercises do more than just warm up the voice: they help to relax the body, train the ear and develop an awareness of dynamics and rhythm. "Klaus Heizmann's collection is a wonderful new resource of ideas and techniques: practical, varied, challenging, relaxing and stimulating. I am always looking for new ideas, as I like to use a different set of warm-ups at every rehearsal with my choirs, and I tend to choose specific exercises to suit the repertoire for the day. This collection gives us 200 excellent "tools-of-the-trade"; they are clearly labeled, intelligently set out, well-designed and extremely useful." (Simon Carrington, Director of Choral Activities, New England Conservatory since 2001; Director of Choral Activities, The University of Kansas 1994-2001; Founder and co-director of the King's Singers 1968-1993)

Sing! 16 Singing Lessons to Teach Your Students - Teacher's Edition provides basic instruction to start a student on a program to improve their voice. Based on the professional teaching methods developed by Jane Edgren at the Vocal Fitness Training studio, this curriculum is an introduction to vocal training and develops basic skills in breathing, articulation, tone, and resonance. It is a program that offers teachers and students a foundation upon which to build further singing study. The teaching plan presented in this Teacher's Edition uses a model of 16 thirty-minute weekly lessons to instruct the student fully in the basic vocal technique to develop the low, middle and medium high range, with an emphasis on vocal fitness. Sing! Teacher's Edition also offers 12-months of free online access to over 100 vocal exercise audio tracks and 30 instructional videos, using the special code printed on the copyright page. Similar in design to piano methods, it introduces vocal exercise in a progressive manner with step-by-step instructions. This specially designed curriculum for the voice teacher or vocal coach guides them through the teaching of the lessons, includes easy to understand vocal science explanations, and 12 worksheets to reinforce the student's learning. Lesson Plans. Each weekly lesson plan spells out the material you will cover with your student, including assignments and reading in the Student Edition of Sing! for the following week. The lesson plans themselves include introductory and/or background information about that week's content and the tools necessary to convey the concepts to your student successfully. Vocal Exercises. The curriculum covers eight basic vocal exercises on nine common vowels. Most exercises use a simple five note descending scale to cover a reasonable section of the vocal range. Forty Practice Plans. Each Practice Plan contains four or more exercise tracks and presents a week's worth of practicing for your student. They are assigned based on the material covered in the Lesson Plan. Additionally, each lesson has corresponding Practice Plans so your students don't have to figure out what to practice on their own. Each Practice Plan has a daily interactive playlist they can use with their smart phone, tablet or computer through the VocalFitnessStudio.com website. Demonstration Videos. Instructional videos help to reinforce the written instructions, and give a more in-depth view on the proper execution of the vocal exercises. Teaching Tips. Helpful hints and background information to assist you with your presentation of the material in your studio. Support for Student Learning. Similar to piano teaching methods, additional resources are available for your students which will support their learning and practicing. The Sing! Voice Student's Edition: Vocal Theory and Exercise Instructions book contains the material presented in the lessons, the vocal exercise instructions, and 12-months of online access to the vocal exercise audio tracks, instructional videos and student worksheets at the VocalFitnessStudio.com website.

The Head of Voice at the National Theatre shares the voice exercises she uses with many of Britain's leading actors.

Ah, there’s just nothing better than singing in the shower. The acoustics are perfect and you don’t sound half bad, if you do say so yourself. In fact, with a little practice you could be the next “American Idol” platinum-selling recording artist, or stage sensation. It’s time for Pavarotti to step down and for you to step up as monarch of songdom. Whether you’re a beginning vocalist or a seasoned songster, Singing for Dummies makes it easy for you to achieve your songbird dreams. Singing for Dummies gives you step-by-step instructions and lots of helpful tips, hints, vocal exercises, reminders, and warnings for both men and women, including advice on: The mechanics of singing Discovering your singing voice Developing technique Singing in performance Maintaining vocal health Performing like a pro Singing for Dummies is written by Dr. Pamelia Phillips, Chair of Voice and Music at New York University’s Undergraduate Drama Department. Dr. Phillips shares all of her professional expertise to help you sing your way to the top. She gives you all the information you need to know about: Proper posture and breathing Perfecting your articulation Finding the right voice teacher for you How to train for singing Selecting your music materials Acting the song Overcoming stage fright Auditioning for musical theater In addition to Dr. Phillips’ wisdom, Singing for Dummies comes with a CD packed full of useful instruction and songs, including: Demonstrations of proper technique Exercises to develop technique and strength Scales and pitch drills Practice songs for beginning, intermediate, and advanced singers Singing for Dummies contains all the information, practices, techniques, and expert advice you need to hone your vocal skills with ease.

"Singing 101 contains detailed vocal instruction; fundamentals needed by every singer for accurate pitch, stamina, quality of tone, and career longevity. Aimed at teaching fundamentals, and based on centuries of knowledge, it also contains perspectives from new scientific discoveries to which previous generations of teachers and singers did not have access. Any singer, from performing professional to beginner, will benefit from these lessons. Rock singers and choral directors alike give it rave reviews. Classical singers as well as belters find the information on supported breathing to be eye-opening, while beginning singers gain fundamental skills to launch their best voice."--Page 4 cover.