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Four books from Compton Publishing delve into vocal pedagogy, vocal health for educators, singing for those with Parkinson’s disease, and the larynx. With ten years of publishing for academic and professional books and media, Compton Publishing releases an array of publications for voice professionals.

o continue learning over the course of a lifetime requires acknowledgment that there is much that we do not understand.  A couple of years ago, I came across a New

Covering a wide range of vocal styles, an updated publication strives to apply voice science to create technical flexibility for singers wishing to explore other genres.

In her new book, Elizabeth Ann Benson interviews and collects the wisdom of many CCM experts and pedagogues from around the world.

Added to the So You Want To Sing series, a detailed publication provides clear information for voice teachers and singers approaching spirituals.

When Matthew Hoch took over as editor of the NATS-sponsored So You Want to Sing series, published by Rowman & Littlefield, only three books of the 20-volume set had been published. That may have been readers’ first clue as to Hoch’s willingness to take on large-scale, daunting projects.

  Francesca Hsieh has had a busy four years. While earning her BFA in musical theatre at the University of Utah, she performed in mainstage musicals and plays and served

In a second edition, two voice professionals include information on effective voice use for a variety of circumstances.

A new publication focuses on the five major vocal systems and works to identify technical challenges and provide corrective measures.

With so much uncertainty, artists should continue to set realistic goals, hoping that the foundations they lay will lead toward a greater result.

The book What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body provides an in-depth exploration of Body Mapping and how those concepts and practices relate to singing. Specifically, the authors provide information designed to help readers build accurate mental conceptions of how their bodies work, which can lead to increased physical efficiency when singing. 

Rachel Willis-Sørensen recounts the journey that led her as a young singer to working with the industry leaders in classical music and the personal growth she experienced along the way.