Singing and Teaching Singing: A Holistic Approach to Classical Voice, Third Editioncontinues to be a beloved resource for singers and their teachers, speech-language pathologists, and laryngologists and an adopted text for instructors and students in voice, singing, and performing arts courses. Janice L. Chapman is able to draw on her experiences as a singer with some of the world's leading opera companies to present a teaching technique specifically focusing on voice in the areas of classical and opera singing. Interspersed with the concepts and components of Chapman's methods are vignettes from her life and career, animated by her conversational and vibrant style to guide (and entertain) the reader through the book in a step-by-step fashion. The philosophy of teaching presented combines three main facets: Holistic, Physiological, and Incremental. The Holistic segment emphasizes that the act of singing involves the whole person (i.e., body, mind, spirit, emotion, and voice); the Physiological segment stresses anatomy, muscular function, and effects of muscular interactions so that students and teachers alike can understand and visualize the functional workings of the torso, larynx, and the vocal tract and their impact on good singing practices; and the Incremental section shows that the act of singing can be broken down into manageable components that have a natural hierarchy that eventually interact and interlock. This teaching model provides a framework to master one element at a time, with the resulting effect of a complete and integrated mastery of technique. Chapman recommends this framework for rehabilitative work with the dysfunctional singer, for working with the developing singer, and for the ongoing development and maintenance of the technically able professional singer. Case studies, examples, exercises, and contributions from some of the world's best-known voice professionals further highlight the text. New to this edition: The addition of a completely new chapter: an interview with voice specialist osteopath Jacob Lieberman on the subject of manual therapy and voiceA rewriting of Marilyn McCarthy's chapters on teaching and learning in light of advances in the fields of neuroscience and educationUpdates to Pamela Davis's chapter on voice and the brain, as well as John Rubin's chapter on vocal and respiratory anatomy and physiologyClarifications by Ron Morris on the use of the accent method of breathing as a highly effective remedial and training techniqueRefinements to chapters on breathing and support, phonation, and resonance*Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.

With a successful career as a singing teacher for more than a quarter of a century, author Colin Baldy has been frustrated by the lack of suitable reading materials aimed specifically at the student of the singing voice. Therefore, he has provided a useful resource with The Student Voice. Primarily designed for undergraduate and graduate level students, the book will also benefit mature singers, teachers, and those already in the singing profession who simply want to keep their technique and knowledge alive. The Student Voice includes some physiology, with suggested exercises and methods for developing the correct use of the student's physical instrument. It suggests a suitable repertoire to run alongside the exercises and contains a large amount of trouble-shooting advice. The author's intention is to encourage singing students and to assist them in avoiding common pitfalls. The book will also help singers identify vocal problems which they may already have developed.

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.

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.

Fully updated and expanded, this bestseller now takes into account new reseach in teaching methods, draws from sports science, considers special needs, including adolescent males, and features new illustrations and exercises. 'The indispensable bible. It is difficult to over-emphasise the significance this book has. Remarkable.' Singing Magazine

"Lyons delivers the history of a song that has inspired generations of African-Americans to persist and resist in the face of racism and systemic oppression. . . . A heartfelt history of a historic anthem."--Publishers Weekly Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us. Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us. In Jacksonville, Florida, two brothers, one of them the principal of a segregated, all-black school, wrote the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" so his students could sing it for a tribute to Abraham Lincoln's birthday in 1900. From that moment on, the song has provided inspiration and solace for generations of Black families. Mothers and fathers passed it on to their children who sang it to their children and grandchildren. Known as the Black National Anthem, it has been sung during major moments of the Civil Rights Movement and at family gatherings and college graduations. Inspired by this song's enduring significance, Kelly Starling Lyons and Keith Mallett tell a story about the generations of families who gained hope and strength from the song's inspiring words. --A CCBC Choice --A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People --An ALSC Notable Children's Book