As a long-time faculty member at the Julliard School Of Singing Mr. Kagen was a prominent musician with a vast experience of teaching singers. In this book he explains clearly and logically just what a student can and cannot expect from singing lessons. Particularly useful and interesting is the section dealing with various methods employed in teaching vocal technique. Not exercises but a common sense text: clear theories, basic aims, techniques, abilities and other helpful information for the serious singer.