Thanks to an international reputation as a voice teacher, stage performer, author and lecturer, Jeffrey Allen has had the opportunity to personally train thousands of performers from every spectrum of the music world. In a career that spans private coaching, producing, and teaching master classes at top music schools and universities, Jeffrey has gained tremendous insights into the qualities and capabilities of the human voice. This knowledge has enabled him to develop his highly successful teaching methods, which have reaped the praises of beginners and professionals alike. Mr. Allen maintains his own world-class studio (established in 1978) and has lectured extensively at the Musicians Institute and Dick Grove Music Workshops, and the California State University, Northridge and University of California, Los Angeles extension courses. He resides in Los Angeles and is currently producing several projects as well as working on his upcoming publications.

Secret of Singing

Part One: Unleashing Your Vocal Power The Basics of Breathing: Less Is More Mastering Breathing Elevating the Voice Focusing the Voice The Focused Mouth Position Anchoring Tone The Five Basic Vowels The Initiation of Tone Vocal Exercises: Endurance Group Blending Vocal Colors The Ultimate Vocal Workout (Messa Di Voce) Part Two: The Upper Voice Counterbalancing and the Singer's Point of View Penultimates Vowel Modifications Exercise: The Great Scale Endurance Exercises: Group 2 Part Three: The Power of an Open Throat Simultaneity Vibrato Advanced Exercises: Endurance Group 3 Part Four: Phrasing - The Mark of the Professional The Elements of Phrasing Compound Vowels Exercise: Singing on Vowels Only Maintaining Intensity Breathing for Phrasing Consonants Voice Types Posture Practice Guide Voice maintenance Troubleshooting Guide Part Six: Appendices 1-5: The Anatomy of Singing Appendix 1: The Breathing System Appendix 2: The Vocal Apparatus Appendix 3: The Resonators Appendix 4: The Articulators Appendix 5: List of Exercises Common Vocal Terms

A complete step-by-step guide, "Secrets of Singing" provides everything needed to gain technical and musical vocal mastery. Some of the highlights include: Basic principles of singing, mastery of the upper voice, achieving the power of an open throat, and phrasing and diction on a professional level. Jeff has developed a hard-hitting vocal method designed to bring out the unique qualities in any singer's voice. Through his process of technique and performance analysis, he has fine-tuned the voices of thousands of solo artists and bands now performing and/or recording throughout the musical world. Jeff's experience as a coach, band consultant, and producer allows him special insights into the problems of singers at all levels. Whether you're singing for pleasure or for profit, "Secrets of Singing" will give you the know-how to practice, audition, perform and record professionally.The package contains two CDs (one for high voice and one for low voice) and an almost 400-page information-packed book.

Male voice 1166 BOOK & 2 CDs $44.95

Female Voice 1167 BOOK & 2 CDs $44.95

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Guide to Karaoke Confidence

Beyond Singing in the Shower Do's and Don'ts of Karaoke Performing Creating "Singerly" Lines Building Confidence Conquering Stage Fright The Microphone Breathing For Singers Breath Support and Control Mouth Position Thinking Like A Singers Blending Vocal Colors Anchoring Tone Never Fear High Notes Again

A quick, simple and fun course for everyone who loves to sing. Designed for all vocal ranges and styles, Jeffrey Allen's Guide to Karaoke Confidence offers numerous, invaluable performance and singing tips to insure that each and every moment in the Karaoke spotlight is successful.

6538 Book $8.95

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Jazz Singers | Pop Singers | Rock Singers | Blues Singers | Choral Singers | For Male Vocalists | For Female Vocalists | Beginners

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