{"product_id":"the-naked-voice-a-wholistic-approach-to-singing-with-cd-hardcover","title":"The Naked Voice: A Wholistic Approach to Singing [With CD] - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eW. Stephen Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichael Chipman\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Naked Voice\u003c\/em\u003e, W. Stephen Smith invites all singers to improve their vocal technique through his renowned and time-tested \u003cem\u003ewholistic\u003c\/em\u003e method. Focusing not only on the most important technical, but also on the often overlooked psychological and spiritual elements of learning to sing, his book allows readers to develop their own full and individual identities as singers. With philosophies and techniques drawn from a lifetime of teaching voice, Smith demonstrates how one can reveal the true unique sound of one's own voice by singing with the \u003cem\u003ewhole\u003c\/em\u003e self. The master's method, presented in concrete and comprehensible terms with helpful illustrations, is enhanced by a companion website containing exercises performed by singers from Smith's own studio-singers whose talent and training bring them across the country and around the world. The clear and easy style of \u003cem\u003eThe Naked Voice\u003c\/em\u003e welcomes the reader into Smith's teaching studio, and into conversation with Smith himself as he\u003cbr\u003epresents the six simple and elegant exercises that form the core of his method. These exercises provide a foundation for free singing, and lead singers through the step-by-step process of mastering the technique. Throughout, Smith speaks sympathetically and encouragingly to the singer in search of an unencumbered and effective approach to the art. \u003cem\u003eThe Naked Voice\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for all singers, giving teachers and students, amateurs and professionals, access to the methods and concepts that have earned Smith his reputation as one of the most highly-sought-after vocal instructors in the international arena today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW. Stephen Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Voice at the Juilliard School of Music and a member of the voice faculty at the Aspen Music Festival and School. He earned acclaim as resident voice instructor of the Houston Grand Opera Studio, and has taught many professional singers in New York City and around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Chipman\u003c\/strong\u003e is a freelance writer and professional singer. He was the classical and jazz music critic for \u003cem\u003eThe Salt Lake Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e and studied privately with Smith for five years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.11 x 7.11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 15, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753935372576,"sku":"9780195300505","price":131.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/de9771b7ae4dcbab8a571960d1ff878f.webp?v=1780029879","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-naked-voice-a-wholistic-approach-to-singing-with-cd-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}