There’s a reason those “for Dummies” books are so popular – it’s because they’re so useful. If you’re the shy type, scared to open your mouth and show how little you know, invest in one of these beginners’ books, CDs and DVDs, and open your mouth to sing proudly! One major complaint of vocal instructors is those students who come to them with bad habits that they need to unlearn. With the products we have here, in our “Basics for the Beginning Singer” category, you can skip that whole learning-bad-habits thing and just learn how to do it right from day 1. How could that be a bad thing?
No matter what style you sing - Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Rock, Country, Gospel, Jazz or Opera - the The Ultimate Voice Coach is right for you. Some of the world's most famous singers have benefited from these very same lessons. Now it's your turn! If you have the desire and determination to develop a voice with more power, control and style, the Ultimate Voice Coach is your answer. Follow the easy step-by-step directions and you will be on the path to achieving the voice you've always dreamed of. Learn to sing in tune with amazing power and range, develop a singing voice and have fun practicing karaoke songs (included), master professional singing techniques, customized training - beginner/intermediate/advanced and age-appropriate options. The Ultimate Voice Coach contains a DVD with over 3 hours of professional voice lessons with Gary Catona & Ron Anderson, one CD with over 1 hour of practice lessons, one CD+G: with 5 karaoke songs for CD, DVD or Karaoke machine: and an illustrated, in-depth manual containing important vocal fundamentals.
Gary Catona has worked with A-list clients that include some of the world's hottest singing stars. He is the voice coach for celebrities like Usher, Andrea Bocelli, Jennifer Lopez, Babyface, Seal, Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett, Shakira, Boyz II Men, Sade, Brian Wilson, Kenny Loggins, Lisa Marie Presley and countless others. Gary's secret is his own internationally acclaimed Voice Building System based on a scientific excercise method that produces astounding results fast - just ask Paula and Randy.
Ron Anderson: International classical luminary turned world-famous voice instructor, Ron Anderson is American's foremost teacher of the timeless and renowned vocal technique, Bel Canto (Beautiful Sound). Ron is the "go to" voice teacher for multiple-platinum recording artists, major record labels and top music producers. His client list includes: Axl Rose, Shania Twain, LeAnn Rimes, Kylie Minogue, Enrique Inglesias, Chris Cornell, Ozzy Osbourne, Mary J. Blige, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bjork, Lisa Loeb and hundreds more.
| 6313 Book, DVD, CD $19.95 |
 | The Parts of Your
Instument Before You Start to Sing Posture and Alignment Exercises to Achieve Correct Posture Breathing Vowels and Consonats Your First Vocal Exercises How to Practice Vocal Classification About the Repertoire "All Through the Night" "Auld Lang Syne" "Aura Lee" "Beautiful Dreamer" "Greensleeves" "My Buddy" "Scarborough Fair" "They Didn't Believe Me" "The Water is Wide" "You Made Me Love You" Basic Music Notation Glossary of Musical Terms and Symbols Vocal Troubleshooting |
The
Absolute Beginners approach is designed to make learning to sing easier
than ever before! Suitable for both male and female beginners, this
step-by-step guide takes you through the basics, from how to stand and
breathe correctly, to singing your first song. Includes a picture guide
to learning the art of singing. Begins with diagrams of the head and
chest, and explanations of different 'resonators' and 'articulators'
that create speech and singing, followed by posture, breathing and
relaxation exercises. Next comes vocal exercises - demonstrated for
female and male singers on the first CD, followed by a backing tracks.
Includes ten songs which are presented on the second audio CD in
performance and accompaniment versions. Also includes a section on vocal
troubleshooting and a pull-out chart detailing a five-week plan of vocal
exercises.
| 6811 Book & CD $14.95 |
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The Parts of Your Instument Before You Start to Sing Posture and Alignment Exercises to Achieve Correct Posture Breathing Vowels and Consonats Your First Vocal Exercises How to Practice Vocal Classification About the Repertoire "All Through the Night" "Auld Lang Syne" "Aura Lee" "Beautiful Dreamer" "Greensleeves" "My Buddy" "Scarborough Fair" "They Didn't Believe Me" "The Water is Wide" "You Made Me Love You" Basic Music Notation Glossary of Musical Terms and Symbols Vocal Troubleshooting |
Learn the secrets to a successful singing career! A perfect complement to technique books, this essential handbook teaches how to: develop stage presence and musical identity; choose songs that showcase your voice; understand musical notation and create lead sheets; find the best key for your song; rehearse your band; choose and use mics and PAs; overcome stage fright; ace auditions; generate publicity; and more! Published by the prestigious Berklee Press.
| 6839 Book & CD $19.95 |
 | Introduction to Singing From the Shower to the Stage Easy Songs to Sing Your Singing Voice Understanding Music Reading Music More Songs Intervals and Harmony |
This book teaches everything you need to know to get
started singing the music you love. After an introduction to vocal
technique, the author takes you from proper posture and breathing
techniques to strengthening the vocal chords through intoning. You'll
learn how to sing without strain, and have fun practicing vocal
exercises and singing songs. No matter what kind of music you prefer, if
you want to sing, this is the book for you!
| 6037 Book & CD $17.95 |
 | So You Want To Sing Getting In The Right Frame Of Spine Breathing For Singing Toning Up The Voice Matching Voice Types Aquiring Beautiful Tone Exploring Resonance Shaping Your Vowels For Clarity Exercising For Articulation Developing A Practice Routine Discovering The Parts Of Your Singing Voice Raising The Roof On Your Range Guys And Dolls: What's Unique About Your Voice? Tuning Up Your Speaking Voice For Belting Finding The Right Voice Teacher For You Training For Singing Selecting Your Music Material Acting The Song Confronting Your Fear Of Performing Auditioning A Song For Musical Theatre Ten Performers With Good Technique Ten FAQ About Singing Ten Tips For Maintaining Vocal Health Ten Tips For Performing Like A Pro |
Whether you enjoy singing
in the shower or on the stage, this how-to guide will help you calm your
nerves, match pitch, increase your vocal range, and develop a strong
singing technique. You get expert advice on keeping your voice healthy,
choosing a voice teacher, selecting the right material, and giving a
stellar performance. The companion CD includes singers demonstrating
every exercise so you can hear how it s done allowing you to develop
agility, pop riffs, and dynamic control, exercises to help you
strengthen your chest voice, head voice, middle voice, and falsetto, and
you will able to put your singing skills to the test with a song
recorded on the CD. Recommended.
| 6304 Book & CD $24.95 |
 | So You Want to Be
a Singer Your First Singing Lesson Employing Vocal Imagery Finding Your Range Developing Your Technique with Vocal Exercises Learning to Sing Properly Let's Get Physical Straight and Tall: Why Posture Makes a Difference Waiting to Exhale: Learning Breath Control Finding Your Focus: Vocal Placement and the Even Voice Basic Vocal Theory Do, a Deer: Using Solfeggio Techniques Practicing Your Sight Singing Diction Phrasing and Dynamics Learning and Practicing a Song Choral Singing Classical and Musical Theater Pop, Rock, and Country Jazz Gospel and R&B Taking Care of Your Voice Finding a Teacher Singing on Stage and in the Studio Follow Your Dreams |
You're no idiot, of course. You're always
singing along with what's playing on the radio or CD player. However,
you are afraid to share your vocal abilities with your family and
friends - and performing on stage is merely a fantasy. This easy-to-read
guide teaches you how to overcome your stage fright and become a better
singer! Topics include finding an ideal singing range, tips on how to
stand and breathe properly, techniques for singing in various styles,
advice on overcoming stage fright, and much more. Also includes an audio
CD with examples of different techniques and accompaniments for the
singing exercises in the book.
| 6558 Book & CD $24.95 |
 | 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 |
 | Getting Started The Basics of Singing More Basics of Singing Interpreting Vocal Music Performing Music |
For beginners with no prior musical training. Learn the basics of singing including breathing, posture, warming up and more. Includes an easy and comprehensive approach to reading music. The Enhanced CD has an audio portion with practice exercises, demonstrations by professional singers and exciting accompaniments to sing along with. The software portion includes an interactive song player, which lets you adjust tempos, mix accompaniment tracks, record your performance and transpose song accompaniments to any key! There are 40 all-time favorite songs included in the book in a variety of styles, from Popular, to Jazz, Classical and Musical Theater. Book & CD
| 6054 BOOK & CD $19.95 |
 | Vocal Coaching Session Lyrics Pitch Pop Placement Range The Middle Register Basic Vowel Sounds Intervals Selecting Music Transposing Pronunciation Embellishments Using Consonants Using a Microphone Comic Delivery Phrasing and Dynamics Song Form The Diaphragm Daily Vocal Warmup Voice Lesson The Head Voice Posture Staccato Legato The Throat and Jaw Articulation The Tongue Technical Guidelines for Singers Consonants Breathing Single Vowel Sounds Double Vowel Sounds |
In just a few weeks, you can master the vocal techniques used by professional singers and unlock your true creative potential with this superb book and CD pack. Accompanying CD demonstrates invaluable exercises, warm-ups, and professional song arrangements.
| 6164 BOOK & CD $17.95 |
 | Your Vocal
Instrument And How To Care For It The Speaking Voice And The Singing Voice Finding Your Natural Posture Managing Your Breath Developing Resonance And Vibrato Articulating Vowels And Consonants Finding Your Vocal Range Singing Popular Music Exercises Songs |
Most of us know only our
speaking and untrained singing voices. This book will help you discover
your 3rd powerful, trained singing voice through exercises that can be
applied to any vocal style. The author presents a complete guide for
discovering your vocal range and developing breath control, resonance,
and vibrato. Includes chapters on the voice as an instrument including
care of the voice, the relationship between one speaking and singing
voice, and the cultivation of correct singing posture. You'll learn how
to articulate and use the voice effectively in different styles of
singing as well as how to sing with a microphone. A great number of
vocal exercises and complete songs in various styles are presented,
making this book an enjoyable learning experience as well as an
effective tool for voice development.
| 6307 Book & CD $19.95 |
 | From the Top Terminology Breathing Breath Marks How To Warm Up Stretching Imitating Styles Range Vibrato Microphone Technique Performance Amazing Grace Red River Valley What Child IsThis Conclusion |
This course is designed to help people of all ages and
ability levels improve their singing. No previous musical training is
needed to be successful with this method. You will learn correct
warm-ups, proper breathing technique, breath support, awesome vibrato,
and how to imitate your favorite singers! Throughout this DVD you will
be singing along with the instructor, singing with musical backgrounds
and applying the things you've learned.
| 6299 DVD$14.98 |
This instructional package for beginning vocals
includes a DVD, an interactive CD-ROM, and a portable book/CD set. The
DVD introduces the instructors, shows how they got started, what it is
like to perform, what music means to them, and how to buy your first
gear. Learn some basic techniques and start singing right away! Come
back and sing with the band in the interactive Virtual Jam Session! The
CD-ROM contains your first 50+ vocal lessons. Allen, Anna, Aron, Daniel,
Lillian and SaBella, will teach you how to use your voice, find your
range, and learn to sing different styles of music. Also included are
Karaoke style practice tracks that will get you singing right away. The
full color AudioBook is the pocket reference manual that works with the
Audio CD that contains your first 50+ lessons and gives you the
flexibility to practice and keep learning where ever you are. Just match
the tracks in the Book to the tracks on your CD player and follow along.
Great for younger aspiring singers.
| 6312 DVD, CD & CDROM $19.95 |
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Lesson 1: Register and Placement Somebody to Love We Belong Together Piano in the Dark Lesson 2: EQ and Breath Density Angel Love No Limit The Game of Love Lesson 3: Vibrato, Vibrato speed, vibrato width A Sunday Kind of Love I've Got You Under My Skin I Could Not Ask for More Lesson 4: Vowel Formation A Thousand Miles Daydreaming Complicated Lesson 5: Texturing and Stylization Techniques Saints and Angels Temptation What the World Needs Now Conclusion |
Gotta Sing: Learn to Sing Multiple
Genres is a great tool for the professional and novice singer alike. The
CD focuses on what makes a singing style unique by combining vocal
elements and ingredients in different ratios of placements and
resonances. Each lesson is followed by a demonstration of three songs in
different genres. The genres discussed are Alternative, Country, Jazz,
Pop, R&B, and Rock. The song selections were chosen from hits within
each specific genre. The works of Jefferson Airplane, Mariah Carey,
Brenda Russell, Sarah McLachlan, Mary Blige, Michelle Branch, Etta
James, Diana Krall, Sara Evans, Vanessa Carlton, Aretha Franklin, and
Wynonna are highlighted and broken down into vocal components. All songs
are performed by Amparo with the purpose of demonstrating to the
listener that learning and adding new genres to their repertoire is
possible. A worksheet is available for download to help the listener
identify and score the stylistic changes within each sample song.
| 6802 CD $19.95 |
 | How Your Voice Works Teach Yourself To Read Music Keys To Success Maintenance and Care Training Your Ears Taking The Stage |
Transform your shower singing into some
real talent! This cool book/CD pack teaches reading music, scales and
different keys, and provides all the essential info on how to train your
vocal cords. Plus, you'll learn warm-up techniques, tips on handling a
microphone, breathing exercises, and many more helpful hints. The
accompanying CD includes more than 80 recorded songs and examples.
| 6217 BOOK & CD $7.95 |
 | We Are All Singers Our Singing instrument Suggestions for Breathing Exhaling Producing Tones Vibrating Exercises Speech and Singing Vowel Sounds Singing Vowels Vocalizing Vowels Vowel Sounds of Songs Singing Words Diphthongs Consonants Singing Consonants Pronunciation Diction Vocalizing Vocalizing Upward Vocalizing Downward Voice Classification Quality of Voice Resonance Registers Reading by Interval Syllables Interpretation Elements of Music Tessitura Stage Technic A Cappella Singing Suggestions for Singers Common Faults of Singers Cures for Common Faults |
Not everyone is endowed
with a beautiful voice... but everyone can learn to use their voice
instrument correctly. In the pages of this book, the fundamentals of
singing will be state in simple language. Children as well as adults
can learn to sing correctly. As they mature, they will continue to sing
correctly. This book is intended to lay the foundation for voice
culture based upon common sense and reason.
| 6529 BOOK $7.95 |
This course will benefit
anyone who likes to sing! Whether it's rock and roll, bluegrass, folk,
pop or show tunes, these lessons are guaranteed to increase your vocal
range, tone, power and stamina. Through essential relaxation and warm-up
exercises, Penny Nichols helps you to develop breath control,
articulation, volume and projection. You'll improve your ear as well as
your voice, and "transform your body" so that your singing becomes
natural and easy. Learn to summon the energy you need to sing properly;
get rid of annoying vocal cracks; develop a b vibrato; create a "ribbon
of sound" to do trills, melismas and other vocal ornaments; add rhythm
and phrasing to your vocal performance; work on scales and intervals to
reach those "hard to hit" notes, and much more.
| 1169 6 CD SET $49.95 |
 | Studying Voice Breath Management The Larynx Enhancing Tone Quality Vocal Registers and Blending Diction Practicing Maintaining Vocal Health Beyond the Basics Performing Auditioning Practice Songs Diction Guide |
This comprehensive guide based on the curriculum of the Voice Department of Berklee College of Music is a must-have for every vocalist! Covers all the essentials, including: an overview of the singing process, treating voice as an instrument, tips for getting started & overcoming stage fright, proper posture and breathing, tone, discovering resonance, belting, diction, maintaining vocal health," mic techniques, and exercises for all voice ranges and types on the accompanying CD. Includes lead sheets for such standard repertoire pieces as: Yesterday"; "I'm Beginning to See the Light"; and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine". Maximize your vocal potential with this outstanding guide!
| 1159 BOOK & CD $24.95 |
 | Introduction Getting Motivated How to learn New Material Fast Learning From Experience Lots of Tips |
At last, here is a program
for the singer who wants to become a pro and doesn't know where to
start. The singer will learn how to: Create an act, Gain experience as a
singer, Build a bio, resume and press kit, Learn the difference between
an agent and a manager. Form a band, Build an audience, Make a demo,
Promote and publicize, Build vocal Excellence…and much more!
| 6635 CD $14.95 |
 | Correct Breathing
and Mouth Position Vowel Exercises: The Key to Developing Vocal Control How To Find Your Vocal Range How To Use Your Technique in Different Styles |
This video is designed for
those who wants to know how to get more out of his or her singing voice
by making sure that they have the necessary basic foundations. Learn at
your own pace. Stop the tape and rewind as often as you like. You'll
learn: correct breathing and mouth position; vowel exercises: the key to
developing vocal control; how to find your vocal range; how to use your
technique in different styles and more.
| 1163 VHS VIDEO $9.95 |
 |
Exercises for Extending Your Vocal Range "Chest Voice" and "Head Voice" Ways To Interpret a Melody and Make the Lyrics Come Alive Vocal Maintainance: Taking Care of Your Voice |
This video is designed for
those who has covered the basics of vocal technique and are ready to
move on to the next step. By viewing this video, you will learn:
exercises for extending your vocal range; Chest Voice and Head Voice:
what are they and how they can be developed; ways to interpret a melody
and make the lyrics come alive; vocal maintenance: taking care of your
voice and much more!
| 1164 VHS VIDEO $12.95 |
 | Introduction Rhythm Notes And Rest Eighth Notes, Dots, and Ties Notation And Time Signatures The Staff Accidentals And Key Signatures Half Steps And Whole Steps Major Scales Minor Scales Harmonic And Melodic Scales |
Learn music theory based on
over 40 years of music theory instruction at Berklee College of Music.
This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn music theory or are
looking to expand the depth of their musical knowledge. This essential
method features hands-on and "ears-on" practice exercises that
help you explore the inner workings of music, presenting notes, scales
and rhythms as they are heard in today's music styles. The included CD
will help reinforce lessons as you begin to build a solid musical
foundation. CD with lessons and examples included
| 6455 BOOK & CD $19.95 |
 | Introduction Triads And Chord Symbols Inversion And Voice Leading Seventh Chord Types And Symbol Seventh Chord Inversions And Voice Leading Harmonizing And Accompaniment Patterns Melody Melody Writing What's Next About The Author |
Berklee Music
Theory 2 features hands-on exercises and ear-training activities to help
you use chords effectively. You will learn basic triads and seventh
chords, inversions, voice-leading, how to use chords to accompany
melodies, and how to create melodies that grow out of chord
progressions.
| 6410 BOOK & CD $19.95 |
 | Covers everything any singer needs
to know to read music! Includes examples, exercises, songs, answers and
an assignment for each chapter. This book starts slowly with the basics
and adds more complicated elements one by one. It uses visual images to
help you hear in your head what you see on the page. Unlike most other
sight singing books, it is specially geared to the singer of pop music.
Once you learn the system, you can sight sing in any given key. The
accompanying CD will help you to monitor your efforts.
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 | This easy-to-read and highly accessible book in the
respected Tipbook music series has been written in close collaboration
with classical and non-classical singers and teachers, therapists and
other experts. Tipbook Vocals doesn't teach you how to sing, but it
supplies you with valuable, practical information that will help you to
understand and extend the possibilities of your voice, to appreciate and
evaluate input from voice teachers and coaches, and to have easier
access to other literature on the subject. Perfect for singers of any
style and at any level, it covers: singing well, registers and voice
types; voice care; lyrics; microphone selection; and much more.
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The
Berklee in the Pocket Singer's Handbook is a must-have guide that sets a
perfect 45- to 60-minute practice routine for you. Use it as your
practice manual for a total vocal workout, from warm up to cool down.
Covers: breathing exercises, tips for productive practice, mental
practicing, breathing for relaxation, cool down techniques and more.
Learn new tunes, clarify diction, and improve all aspects of your
singing!
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 | Making Preparations Breathing to Sing Making Tone Coloring Tone Putting The Parts Together Learning To Perform Learning Musicianship Making Singing Meaningful Moving Toward Artistry Seven Steps to Learning a New Song A Sample Vocal Performance Evaluation Form Musicianship Information for Singers? Song Collection |
This outstanding volume is well-known for its simplicity,
inclusiveness, and integrity to the fundamentals of the art of singing.
The late Royal Stanton—an experienced teacher; the founder of
Schola Cantorum, a symphonic choir of 150 voices; and a composer and
arranger of many nationally published pieces—wrote with the flair
to engage and hold the interest of newcomers venturing into the
organized process of singing. His nine-step format provides students the
opportunity to build on their voice-training achievements. Singing is
more than endless exercises and technical devices, and Stanton’s
methods have proven effective in guiding beginning students from their
initial tentative approaches to phonation, to the outer edges of
performance and the rudiments of interpretation. Learning the joys of
controlled singing in a friendly environment encourages beginners to
think of singing as a natural, peer-approved activity.
| 6394 BOOK $38.95 |
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