Singers have a poor reputation for practicing–and it’s not our fault. While instrumentalists gain habits and techniques for practicing skills from an early age, most singers start later and have no idea how to master their technical and repertoire progress. Our earliest singing experiences are by ear; we learn to read music and develop musicianship skills at the same time that we are learning our technique and memorizing songs, often in a foreign language! It can be overwhelming, but there are ways to develop practice habits that improve your music learning and help you reach your goals. In this book, you will find easy steps for building your practice routine, from setting intentions to warm-ups to learning music for which there is no recording to evaluating your progress through detailed practice journals. Entering a practice room should be a joy and not a chore–find out how here!

About the Author

Joanie Brittingham is the Associate Editor for Classical Singer Magazine. She has been praised for her “dramatic versatility” (Opera News), “meltingly beautiful” interpretations (Forbes), “lovely soprano” and “lucid diction” (New York Times), “captivating stage presence” (New York Classical Review), “strength and resistance” (Opera Wire) and “outstanding solo work” (New York Concert Review). Brittingham has performed at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and Symphony Space and with Riverside Theatre, the New Ohio Theatre, Fresh Squeezed Opera, New Amsterdam Opera, Chelsea Opera, the New Works Festival with OPERA America, American Lyric Theatre, and VHRP Live, among others. Based in New York City, she has taught voice lessons privately and at Molloy University, University of Mobile, and Hill College, and has presented masterclasses nationwide. Visit her on Instagram and TikTok @joaniebrittingham or at joaniebrittingham.com.

A leading voice Doctor, Dr. Anthony Jahn, answers over 100 questions from vocalists about your voice and dealing with: hydration, colds, maturing, sickness, travel, reflux, pregnancy, hormones, medications, menstruation, the thyroid, nodules, asthma, dry environments, stage fright, and more!

About the Author

Dr. Anthony F. Jahn is a New York-based ear, nose, and throat physician with special expertise in ear and voice disorders. He has a 40-year association with the Metropolitan Opera and is medical consultant to several music schools in the tristate area. Dr. Jahn is professor of clinical otolaryngology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the author of over 100 publications, including The Singer’s Guide to Complete Health. He lectures internationally on ear and voice related disorders.

Marketing Singers contains concrete steps in marketing, advertising, and negotiating applicable to any start-up of small business, including the daunting task of becoming a professional performer.!