A Systematic Approach to Voice

A Systematic Approach to Voice: The Art of Studio Application is a professional resource presenting a framework for the integration of science-informed principles of voice production and pedagogical application in the training of singers. Author Dr. Kari Ragan has spent years using this organizational template of the five voice systems - respiration, phonation, registration, articulation and resonance - to identify technical challenges and design corrective vocal exercises to enable efficient singing. Each of the voice system chapters contains a brief overview of the mechanics as well as key points for teachers, or "teacher takeaways." The book's core offering is vocal exercises which, framed within a systematic approach, provide strategies for the art of studio application. The intent is that this approach leads to technically proficient singing with the ultimate goal of serving great artistry. Key Features: Over 85 vocal exercises for studio application framed within a systematic approach Brief overview of the mechanics of each voice system Introduction of several kinesthetic singing tools Extensive discussion on semi-occluded vocal tract (SOVT) exercises Sample warm-up protocols