Hal Leonard Publications
The Complete Guidebook for Becoming a Successful Singer

This book realistically prepares a singer for life in the world of professional music. Author Gloria Rusch gives candid advice on topics including: getting started, finding a vocal coach, defining one's voice, learning correct breathing, conquering stage fright, microphone techniques, connecting with an audience, common vocal ailments, recording studio pointers, finding a band, landing a record deal, and much more. The book includes extensive interviews with Kevon Edmonds of the group After 7, stage and television producer Ken Kragen, Janis Siegel of Manhattan Transfer, multi-platinum songwriter Andy Goldmark, and other knowledgeable session singers, sound engineers, and arrangers. 212 pages.

12 chapters, contents include:
1. Getting started
2. How to select a vocal coach
3. Basics of singing
4. Singing for an audience
5. Staying healthy and sane
6. Working with sound equipment
7. Studio singing
8. Finishing touches
9. Business side
10. Interviews
11. Now I'm a star
12. That's all for now
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