Chris and Carole Beatty are the Vocal Coaches to Christian Music. Over the past 30 years thousands of touring artists, choir members, soloists and teens worldwide have been helped through their life-changing products and workshops. Whether you sing Bach, Rock, CCM, Alternative or Southern Gospel these tools will help you maximize and maintain a healthy voice for life. Better known to the thousands of students they have worked with for over three decades as "The Vocal Coaches," Chris and Carole have been instrumental in developing or preserving the voices of such renowned artists and speakers as Dan Hazeltine of Jars of Clay, Caedmon's Call, Country singer Pam Tillis, Cheri Keaggy, Pastor Jack Hayford, Steve Green, Twila Paris, Dallas Holm, Kim Hill, Tony Vincent, The Second Chapter of Acts, Steve Archer, The Continental Singers and many others.
Chris and Carole's roots in music and the arts are as deep as their commitment to witnessing their faith to everyone they train. Chris is the son of a voice teacher and the nephew of the internationally acclaimed composer Samuel Barber (Adagio for Strings). His many years of experience with The Chicago Symphony Chorus, Lyric Opera, Norman Luboff Choir, Ray Coniff Singers, and Kay Star Show have given him an appreciation and adeptness for the rich tapestry of all forms of vocal stylings. Chris' formal training in voice came at Northern Illinois University, the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University, and with legendary choral director Margaret Hillis and voice teacher Harvey Ringel. Chris is also a gifted composer who has drafted such now classic worship hymns as Holy Ground, Holy Are You Lord, and You Are Worthy. Carole's background in dance, movement and ministry has given her keen insight into all levels of performance and presentation. Together their diverse talents and backgrounds have made them indispensable instructors to countless famous, and not-so-famous, vocalists.
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Posture Part 1 Posture Part 2 Breathing Begins Breathing Part 2/Side Expansion Breathing Part 3/Back Expansion Breathing Initial Exercises Breathing Part 4 Extended Exercise Introduction Exercise 1 Mum Exercise 2 Ha Ha Exercise 3 Mee May Mah Exercise 4 Mee May Mah Moh Moo Exercise 5 He He Exercise 6 Nu Wah Exercise 7 He Yah Exercise 8 Mum Mum Exercise 9 1 & 2...13 Exercise 10 1 & 2.....17 Exercise 11 1 & 2.....25 Exercise 12 Mee May Mah Mee Moh Mee Moo Mee Mah Ha Closing Kids Vocal Rap |
Ever run short of breath? Have trouble reaching those high notes? The Complete Breathing CD is the beginning of your solution. Singers who learn good breath control can sing higher, lower and for longer periods of time without hurting the voice. Efficient breathing also opens the door to vocal excellence... in all musical styles. The principles and exercises in this CD will condition your mind and breathing muscles. You will soon be getting the right amount of air for each phrase. No more. No less. This will help you relax and focus on the message, not on whether you will have enough breath. Join us for this exciting and fulfilling journey into the world of breathing. The fun and challenging accompanied exercises will take you to that next level of vocal effeciency.
| 6177 CD $16.95 |
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Introduction Defining Blend Foundations Tone Active Listening Inflection Style Rhythm, Tempo, Dynamics Diction Vibrato Stay In Your Rage Final Thought Example 1 - "Holy Spirit Bequeathed By Christ" Example 2 - "Come To My Heart" 4 Part Doo Wah 4 Part Nu 4 Part Nee Yah 2 Part Hum Ye Oh Me 2 Part Staccato (Rhythmic Unity) 4 Part Tone (Color) Unison Me May Me Mah me, etc. Unison (Dynamics) 2 Part SATB (Interplay and Balance) Unison (Imitative/Self Awareness) 2 Part Wah-nah-nah Breathing Bonus Section Mum, mum, mum He, he, he, he |
Complete Blend will help you learn to merge your sound with others and to sing as a team, not a group of individuals. Helps establish habits of good blend for a lifetime.
| 6176 CD $16.95 |
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Introduction Open Your Ears Objectivity Vowels Consonants The Problem With 'R' Twinkle Twinkle |
Clear words are key to clear communications. Whether you are a soloist, lead singer or choir member, having clear understandable words is necessary... for all styles of music. Lazy speech patterns or a regional accent can also get in the way. This CD will train your ear and articulators to give you what you want. Understandable Lyrics! And if you're a choir director, these principles can clean up a lot of those rough spots that keep your choir from being its best.
| 6178 CD $16.95 |
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Getting Started Determining Current Range Voice Classifications Age and Range Chest-To-Head Exercise Rules Grab Your Tongue Speak-Singing Expressionless Statue/Siren Mah Mah Mah Mah Bah Pah Lip Trill/Bubble Yawn-Sigh Dangers Closing |
Do you feel limited in your vocal range? Does your Throat lighten as you sing higher or sometimes break or crack? Here is a chance to discover, and utilize your full vocal range. Because the voice is physical the right exercises can help maximize your range from top to bottom. Be the best you can be and enjoy all your voice has to offer.
| 6179 CD $16.95 |
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Introduction Communicating The Message Choosing Songs Selecting The Key Q & A Facial Expression Physical Gestures The Music/Accompaniment Sound Systems Sound Check Proper Preparation Closing |
What happens when you perform in front of others? Are you ever anxious or insecure? Discover the keys to clear, consistent, predictable performance. This CD takes takes you down the list in learning to plan and prepare for your best performance. Using proven concepts and exercises, vocal coaches Chris and Carole Beatty cover everything from microphone technique and song selection to gestures, expression and more.
| 6191 CD $16.95 |
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Intro to Tone The Basics A Guided Tour The Throat More Vibrations Woofers and Tweeters Nasality The Straight Scoop on Vibrato The Speaking Voice Hum Chew Me-May-Mah-Moh-Moo Hung-Ye-Ay-Ah-Oo Wee-Wah Mini-Mini-Mini Nee-Nah Song of Hum Chew Closing |
Discover your best vocal sound. Learn how to go from full and rich to soft and airy without hurting your voice. Experience the physical feeling of a free, relaxed tone without tension in the throat. Learn to use, not abuse vibrato. Reduce unwanted nasality. Become the best, most flexible singer you can be.
| 6192 CD $16.95 |
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Introduction Stretching Warm-Up Principles/Hum-Chew Warm-Up Principles/Moving Head Warm-Up Principles/Proper Preparation Warm-Up Principles/Buzzing face Warm-Up Principles/The Runner-Athlete Warm-Up Principles/Diction Warm-Up Principles/Breathing & Diction Exercise: Nah Exercise: Bee-Ah/Mee-Ah/Zee-Ah/Nee-Ah The 'Bubble'/Lip Trill The Hum Exercise: Hum/Hoo/Ha Exercise: Ah Exercise: Bah bah Exercise: Bee-Yah Exercise: Min-Ee-Ah Exercise: Ha Exercise: Chromatics Hm/Mee/Hoo/Yah/Hum Exercise: Ha-Ha Exercise: Ha-Ha Cooling DownClosing |
Does your voice tire? Is your singing inconsistent and unpredictable? Should you be able to sing higher, lower and longer than you do? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, there's a good chance that you need to improve your vocal wam-ups. Athletes warm-up and cool down to maximize performance and avoid injury. If you are a singer you are a vocal athlete. The principles and interactive exercises on this CD will help you develop a routine of effective vocal warm-ups. The proven exercises have helped singers around the world maximize vocal performance and reduce vocal injury. They can do the same for you.
| 6193 CD $16.95 |
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Hum-Chew Mum Mum Nee Ah Ha/Ma/Na/Nah/Hah Yoo Ee Yoo Mini Mini Mum Mum Wee Ah Wee Ah Lah Lah Lah Hah Mum Mum Yah Hah Hah Hee Ah Hee Ah Bee Ah Mee May Mah Moh Moo Mee Yah Mee Yah Mee Yah Mee Tee Oh Hum-Chew Lee Lay Lee Lah Mah Nah Zah Nah Pah Yah Yah Thee Ah Thee Ah Yah Yah Yah Mum Mum Lee Yah Mah Bah Flah Ning Mee Ay Ah Nay Nay Nay Preh Nee Nee Ay Ah |
Daily Workout will help you: Warm-Up, Work Out and Cool Down Your Voice for Maximum Performance - Build Strength and Stamina Throughout Your Range - Enjoy Exercising Your Voice With Fun and Interesting Exercises. Also includes a chart of exercise patterns and difficulty rating.
High Voices
| 6194 CD $16.95 |
Low Voices
| 6196 CD $16.95 |
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Intro General Diction Ear Training Rhythm Blend Breathing Agility Style Staccati Surprises |
Ultimate Choir Warm-Ups are systematic, fun, challenging and easy to use exercises for individuals and groups of any kind. From rock to Bach and everything in between, all styles of music and singing get better when youre warmed up. The fully orchestrated accompaniments lead the studio singers and YOU through dozens of fun and challenging exercises in eight different styles of music. They range in style from the traditional classical to pop, jazz, Latin, and Gospel. And they vary in arrangements from unison to two, three and four parts, all clearly demonstrated by the studio singers. This allows individuals as well as groups to work on blend, harmonizing and tuning while you warm-up, workout and prepare to sing.
| 6243 CD $16.95 |
Heres the perfect way to workout and warm-up your voice with fun, orchestrated exercises.
| 6254 CD $16.95 |
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Introduction We're Vocal Athletes Posture Upright Child of The King (Song) Breathing Tone Warming Up Warm Up exercises Intro & Overview Breathing Rap Warm-Up #1 Ya Ya Warm-Up #2 Ha Ha/He Ah Warm-Up #3 Me Oh Me Oh Me/MMM Warm-Up #4 Ha.../Ho/Hoo Diction The Diction Song Dynamics Staccato & Legato Rhythm & Tempo Loud, Soft, Fast, Slow Song Voice Care Closing Thoughts |
Who will train the singers of tomorrow and prepare them to use their voices the right way? Chris and Carole Beatty have been training singers for nearly 3 decades. Through their CDs, DVDs, books and Videos, as well as workshops for all ages, they have touched singers and speakers world wide. Their passion for excellence in vocal training is renowned. Their impact on today's and tomorrow's singers is felt daily in schools, churches and the recording industry. The Teaching Kids To Sing series from Vocal Coach is an interactive training tool for teachers, parents, choir directors and children alike. The clear presentation of material is guaranteed to have immediate impact and the entertaining format makes learning fun. The Vocal Coach Kids join Chris & Carole Beatty in looking at the issues of Posture, Breathing, Tone, Rhythm, Diction and Warming Up the voice. This new 2 DVD package also includes a CD that contains the accompaniment tracks and demos for all 26 songs and demonstrations on the Teaching Kids To Sing series.
| 6853 2DVDs & CD $54.95 |
These two wonderful vocal coaches that have helped many singers realize their full potential. With the help of some of their most successful student, they can now coach you too! This video workshop will systematically teach you how to use good posture, breath control, warm-up techniques and more for your singing and speaking voice.
| 6202 DVD $19.95 |
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