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Cross-Training in the Voice Studio: A Balancing Act

By:Norman Spivey,Mary Saunders Barton
Publisher:Plural Publishing, Inc.
Print ISBN:9781635500370
eText ISBN:9781635500387
Edition:1
Format:Reflowable

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Cross-Training in the Voice Studio: A Balancing Act is an innovative resource for teachers and students of singing in today's evolving professional landscape. Saunders Barton and Spivey offer an inside view of their applied studios and the results of the cross-training process.

As vocal performance demands continue to change, singers must adapt in order to stay competitive in the job market. The authors address this challenge and provide a practical technical approach to developing the most flexible and resilient singing voices - the essence of their philosophy of "bel canto can belto," embracing classical and vernacular styles.

Key Features
  • In-depth chapter on resonance/registration for voice building
  • Cross-training in the academic vs. the private studio
  • Cross-training with repertoire
  • Coverage of multi-disciplinary training: how acting, speech, movement, and dance support studio effort
  • Video examples of student recordings to enhance concepts within the text


Cross Training in the Voice Studio: A Balancing Act is a must-read for anyone in the singing profession seeking insight on cross-training.