"A Beginning Singer's Guide is a new vocal pedagogy with four practical uses. First, it can be used as a collateral text for studio voice lessons. The teacher can conserve time by assigning relevant reading in the book instead of making lengthy expositions during the lesson. Second, it can be used as a primary text for undergraduate vocal pedagogy classes. Many schools offer a vocal pedagogy class whose population includes singers and future choral conductors. A special chapter for the future choral conductor containing methods and other 'helps' should meet the need for an all in one text for this class. Third, it can be used as a practical guide for new voice teachers. A special chapter containing methods for new voice teachers and studio administration 'helps' will be very useful to the new teacher of voice. Fourth, the text can serve as a reference for those interested in areas of vocal pedagogy not covered in other books. Working with a pianist, improving memory, acting, subtexting, and alleviating performance anxiety all have chapters devoted to them. These important, often disregarded skills, can make the difference in a singer's success or failure."
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