Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults

A practical, accessible guide with the latest research in vocal pedagogy, child development, and voice science.

This fully updated and expanded third edition offers fresh insights and strategies for fostering healthy vocal development throughout all stages of growth.

Addressing all aspects of the needs of young singers

Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults is an invaluable resource for singing teachers and choral directors, offering comprehensive guidance for effective voice instruction. In collaboration with renowned voice specialists, Dr. Williams shares in-depth information including:

• physical and emotional development during early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence
• vocal tract anatomy, function, and health
• how the human brain learns and neurology-informed instructional strategies
• best practices for embracing the diversity of our students and creating inclusive teaching spaces

PLUS a holistic approach to developing musicianship by Alex Aitken

Designed to inspire a more integrated and transformative teaching practice, three unique interludes by Alex Aitken explore musicianship in an innovative way: through feeling, thinking, doing, saying, and learning.

Includes 70 practical exercises for your students

This resource offers 70 in-depth exercises, organized by topic for easy navigation.

Topics include pitch, phonation, resonance, breath management, mindset, and more