The Pop Singer's Warm-Up Kit (book/CD)

Because Stardom Takes Practice
Creative Concepts Publishing

Essential vocal instruction for the pop singer, with a terrific companion CD of a dozen warm-up exercises specific to men and women. Each exercise begins with a sung example, then the piano plays the exercise for you to sing.

The exercises address:
warming up your lower and upper voice
connecting the two voices
loosening the throat
placing the sound forward
relaxing the tongue
breath and volume contro
increasing your range
pitch accuracy
stabilizing the tone
and more.

The book shows the practical objectives of each exercise and gives helpful pointers for success. Ideal for singers who aspire to American Idol.