Secrets of Singing: Female (Low & High Voice) Book & 2 CDs

Methodical and empowering. You move through concepts in logical sequence rather than jumping between disconnected exercises, and the recorded accompaniments make you feel supported rather than isolated. The professional-level phrasing and diction work lifts the material beyond basic drill; singers experience themselves growing toward serious artistic standards.

Singers developing foundational technique and anyone seeking systematic vocal training beyond beginner level. This works equally well for solo studio students, high school choral singers looking to improve individual technique, and self-directed vocalists who need structure and expert guidance.

• Work through the basic principles section before moving to upper voice exercises. This foundation shapes everything that follows and prevents students from building technique on an unstable foundation.
• Use the appropriate CD (high or low voice) during daily practice. The recorded examples anchor proper pitch and phrasing patterns without requiring a live accompanist.
• Practice open throat concepts in isolation first, then apply them to the full exercises. Students often revert to old habits under fatigue; breaking it into parts builds muscle memory.

Assign sections chapter by chapter as part of regular voice lessons or choral rehearsal warm-ups, pairing the book's explanations with the corresponding CD tracks. This works well as a reference when addressing specific issues that arise in ensemble repertoire, such as breath management or vowel consistency across a phrase.

• Breath support and control
• Resonance and achieving an open throat
• Upper voice access and registration
• Professional-level diction and clarity
• Phrase shaping and musical interpretation
• Consistency in vowel formation across the range