Edition: Paperback Book & Online Audio, Vocals

Description: 96 Pages

Jennifer Hamady's ground-breaking book on singing and the psychology of performance is a must-read for every artist working today. Using the medium of the voice, Jennifer shares her insights and experiences as a voice coach, therapist, and professional singer, which will open your eyes to how we all – musicians and others – allow fear, doubt, poor learning habits, preconceived notions, and overthinking to get in the way of clear and healthy singing, self-expression, and living. With practical advice for releasing physical and emotional tension, establishing confidence and vocal strength, and embracing personal and musical optimism and wonder, The Art of Singing explores:

• Misconceptions about the voice and singing

• Finding the voice that was never lost

• Language and its role in singing and learning to sing

• Learning how you learn best and applying that wisdom to vocal learning

• The brain: how it works – its impact on singing and learning to sing – and how to make it work for you

• Fear and performance anxiety: liberating yourself from the mental shackles

• Reclaiming joy and confidence in your singing and self-expression

• Putting theory into practice: vocal physiology, technique, and delivery

The accompanying audio tracks – in Jennifer's own voice – captures a conversation about her approach and ideas, as well as exercises that will help you discover and develop your true and best instrument. Singers of every age, level, and musical genre will benefit from this insightful first book in Jennifer's The Art of Singing series.

The price of this book includes a unique code that provides access to audio tracks online, for download or streaming. The tracks include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right 

Endorsements

“The Art of Singing is an incredible book... I've read it twice!” –Daniel Levitin, Author of The World in Six Songs and This Is Your Brain on Music

“I LOVE IT! I'm currently in Mamma Mia on Broadway and your book is changing the way I work. Thank you for writing something so brilliant!” –Monica Kapoor

“Thank you for writing this book. My heart is leaping with joy that there are other people out there thinking like this. It has given me a sense of belonging and direction for my teaching, and has been a huge help to my students.” –Liz Johnson, Professor of Voice Vanderbilt University

“Jennifer Hamady has written the singer's version of The Secret. Oprah would be proud!” –Clair Reilly-Roe, Singer/Songwriter, NYC

“I have been singing my whole life, and coaching others for over 20 years. Your book, thus far, is the first that I really identify with. I have made it a requirement for my vocal students.” –Michelle Martin, Music Therapist & Educator Detroit, Michigan

Reviews

“In Jennifer Hamady's extremely thoughtful and commendably helpful how-to guide, she writes, with indisputable common sense, about singing from a different, if not entirely radical, perspective.” –David Finkle, BackStage Magazine

“The Art of Singing is The Artist's Way, The Four Agreements, and Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain all rolled into one. A new book, author, and force to be reckoned with.” –Don Davis, Variety