Teaching contemporary singing : the proven method for becoming a successful, confident voice teacher and getting vocal breakthroughs for your students / by John Henny.
| Author/creator | Henny, John |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Glendora, CA : John Henny Productions, 2019. |
| Description | xx, 101 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Voice teacher success series ; book 1 Voice teacher success series ; bk. 1. UNAUTHORIZED |
| Contents | Introduction. So you want to be a voice teacher? ; A bit about me ; My teaching philosophy ; Who this book is for -- The basics. What is contemporary singing? ; First teaching steps ; Vowel sounds and the IPA -- Theories of teaching. Basic theory (patterns of three) ; The three variables ; The three questions ; The three exercise elements ; The teaching triangle -- How the voice works. Breathing ; The diaphragm ; The larynx ; Vocal folds ; Resonance -- Registration. What is registration? ; Why mix? ; Registration points ; Men ; Women -- Voice science. Beginning acoustic science ; Advanced science: sound waves and frequencies ; Formants and harmonics ; The power of vowels ; Bad larynx adventures -- The teaching toolkit. The toolkit elements ; Vowels ; Vowel tendencies ; Vowel shades ; Consonants ; Unfinished sounds ; SOVT sounds and exercises -- The first lesson. The diagnostic scale ; Voice types ; Student example #1 ; Student example #2 -- Advanced teaching. Lesson flow ; Vowel tuning ; The under-vowel ; The over-vowel ; Developing strong mix ; Working and coaching material ; Choosing songs ; Sensations of singing ; Your own voice -- Where to go from here. Contemporary voice teacher academy. |
| Abstract | Are you a singer who would like to be able to help others? Would you like to increase your contemporary voice teaching skills? Do you want a method to successfully identify and correct vocal issues with confidence? You love singing and want to share your gift with others, yet navigating the world of teaching voice and vocal coaching can be confusing and intimidating. There is a world of information out there, from methodology to voice science, but applying it in the teaching room can be a bewildering experience. Why does the voice sound like this? How can I fix this issue? What exercises should I choose? This book has the answers to these and many other vocal questions. Written by the author, a celebrity voice teacher, this book gives you the method he has used to train hundreds of leading voice teachers around the world. This easy to understand guide will show you: The first teaching steps; Theories of teaching; The Teaching Triangle; How the voice works; What registration is; Voice science; Advanced teaching. Employing the revolutionary Teaching Triangle system, lessons are kept focused and non-intimidating so that you will quickly understand the techniques and be able to pass them on. From the first lesson, to more advanced ideas, this book is perfect for anyone who has ever thought about teaching others to sing and expanding into teaching contemporary music such as musical theatre. |
| ISBN | 9781090221261 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 1090221266 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | MT830.H46 T4 2019 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |