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- Book Title
- The Naked Voice
- Publication Name
- Naked Voice : a Wholistic Approach to Singing
- Title
- The Naked Voice
- Subtitle
- A Wholistic Approach to Singing
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN-10
- 0195300505
- EAN
- 9780195300505
- ISBN
- 9780195300505
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Genre
- Music Dance & Theatre
- Release Date
- 05/04/2007
- Release Year
- 2007
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 1in
- Item Length
- 7.1in
- Item Width
- 9.1in
- Item Weight
- 17.8 Oz
- Publication Year
- 2007
- Type
- Textbook
- Number of Pages
- 224 Pages
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In The Naked Voice, W. Stephen Smith invites all singers to improve their vocal technique through his renowned and time-tested wholistic 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 whole self. The clear and easy style of The Naked Voice welcomes the reader into Smith's teaching studio, and into conversation with Smith himself as he presents 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. The Naked Voice 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.
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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195300505
ISBN-13
9780195300505
eBay Product ID (ePID)
54028440
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Naked Voice : a Wholistic Approach to Singing
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
7.1in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
9.1in
Item Weight
17.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
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Chipman, Michael
Lc Classification Number
Mt820.S697 2007
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"I have known Stephen Smith for many years and have come to admire him as one of America's finest teachers of voice. This book gives us an accessible and engaging view of his thoughts and the conditions necessary to create vocal freedom. The advice to young singers on the myriad aspects ofbuilding a career and maintaining vocal health is straight forward, honest, knowing, and, if taken to heart, enormously helpful."--Robert L. Larsen, Artistic Director, Des Moines Metro Opera and Editor of the G. Schirmer Opera Anthologies, "With The Naked Voice, Steve Smith has given each singer who reads this book a precious gift: one that not only gives insight into the seemingly elusive term of vocal technique, but one that grants individual artists the license to express themselves freely, live meaningful lives, and let their naked voices rattle into the rafters. "- Joyce DiDonato, Mezzo-Soprano "Stephen Smith presents a clear and honest approach to singing in his book The Naked Voice. His descriptions and vocal exercises will be helpful to beginning students, as well as seasoned performers. I felt as though I were having a voice lesson with Steve as I read the book! I think that singers will not only find a way to express their authentic voices, but will also find a deeper understanding of their authentic inner selves in following his instruction." -Christine Brewer, Soprano "The appeal of The Naked Voice lies in Smith's willingness to confide his often unique philosophy and procedures to his readers in direct, accessible language without ceremony or stiffness. Frequent testimonials from happy students attest to the author's success as a teacher. His highly personal approach deals with issues of interest to singers. Emanuensis Chipman catches the sense of immediacy that characterizes Smith's style."--Richard Miller, Emeritus Professor of Singing, Oberlin Conservatory of Music "I have known Stephen Smith for many years and have come to admire him as one of America's finest teachers of voice. This book gives us an accessible and engaging view of his thoughts and the conditions necessary to create vocal freedom. The advice to young singers on the myriadaspects of building a career and maintaining vocal health is straight forward, honest, knowing, and, if taken to heart, enormously helpful."--Robert L. Larsen, Artistic Director, Des Moines Metro Opera and Editor of the G. Schirmer Opera Anthologies, "For the person delving into comparative pedagogies of the twenty-first century this book is interesting and has much to offer."--Karen Sell, Singing"With The Naked Voice, Steve Smith has given each singer who reads this book a precious gift: one that not only gives insight into the seemingly elusive term of vocal technique, but one that grants individual artists the license to express themselves freely, live meaningful lives, and let their naked voices rattle into the rafters. " --Joyce DiDonato, Mezzo-Soprano"Stephen Smith presents a clear and honest approach to singing in his book The Naked Voice. His descriptions and vocal exercises will be helpful to beginning students, as well as seasoned performers. I felt as though I were having a voice lesson with Steve as I read the book! I think that singers will not only find a way to express their authentic voices, but will also find a deeper understanding of their authentic inner selves in following hisinstruction." --Christine Brewer, Soprano"W. Stephen Smith's extensive experience with both aspiring and career singers make him eminently qualified to advise vocalists. His pedagogic approach is pragmatic, and strikes a balance between philosophy and practicality. The Naked Voice challenges singers to pursue authenticity in their voices and in their lives. It is recommended reading for singers and their teachers." --Debra Greschner, Journal of Singing"The appeal of The Naked Voice lies in Smith's willingness to confide his often unique philosophy and procedures to his readers in direct, accessible language without ceremony or stiffness. Frequent testimonials from happy students attest to the author's success as a teacher. His highly personal approach deals with issues of interest to singers. Emanuensis Chipman catches the sense of immediacy that characterizes Smith's style." --Richard Miller,Emeritus Professor of Singing, Oberlin Conservatory of Music"I have known Stephen Smith for many years and have come to admire him as one of America's finest teachers of voice. This book gives us an accessible and engaging view of his thoughts and the conditions necessary to create vocal freedom. The advice to young singers on the myriad aspects of building a career and maintaining vocal health is straight forward, honest, knowing, and, if taken to heart, enormously helpful."--Robert L. Larsen, Artistic Director, DesMoines Metro Opera and Editor of the G. Schirmer Opera Anthologies, "With The Naked Voice, Steve Smith has given each singer who reads this book a precious gift: one that not only gives insight into the seemingly elusive term of vocal technique, but one that grants individual artists the license to express themselves freely, live meaningful lives, and lettheir naked voices rattle into the rafters. "- Joyce DiDonato, Mezzo-Soprano, "W. Stephen Smith's extensive experience with both aspiring and career singers make him eminently qualified to advise vocalists. His pedagogic approach is pragmatic, and strikes a balance between philosophy and practicality. The Naked Voice challenges singers to pursue authenticity in theirvoices and in their lives. It is recommended reading for singers and their teachers."--Debra Greschner, Journal of Singing, "For the person delving into comparative pedagogies of the twenty-first century this book is interesting and has much to offer."--Karen Sell, Singing "With The Naked Voice, Steve Smith has given each singer who reads this book a precious gift: one that not only gives insight into the seemingly elusive term of vocal technique, but one that grants individual artists the license to express themselves freely, live meaningful lives, and let their naked voices rattle into the rafters. " --Joyce DiDonato, Mezzo-Soprano "Stephen Smith presents a clear and honest approach to singing in his book The Naked Voice. His descriptions and vocal exercises will be helpful to beginning students, as well as seasoned performers. I felt as though I were having a voice lesson with Steve as I read the book! I think that singers will not only find a way to express their authentic voices, but will also find a deeper understanding of their authentic inner selves in following his instruction." --Christine Brewer, Soprano "W. Stephen Smith's extensive experience with both aspiring and career singers make him eminently qualified to advise vocalists. His pedagogic approach is pragmatic, and strikes a balance between philosophy and practicality. The Naked Voice challenges singers to pursue authenticity in their voices and in their lives. It is recommended reading for singers and their teachers." --Debra Greschner, Journal of Singing "The appeal of The Naked Voice lies in Smith's willingness to confide his often unique philosophy and procedures to his readers in direct, accessible language without ceremony or stiffness. Frequent testimonials from happy students attest to the author's success as a teacher. His highly personal approach deals with issues of interest to singers. Emanuensis Chipman catches the sense of immediacy that characterizes Smith's style." --Richard Miller, Emeritus Professor of Singing, Oberlin Conservatory of Music "I have known Stephen Smith for many years and have come to admire him as one of America's finest teachers of voice. This book gives us an accessible and engaging view of his thoughts and the conditions necessary to create vocal freedom. The advice to young singers on the myriad aspects of building a career and maintaining vocal health is straight forward, honest, knowing, and, if taken to heart, enormously helpful."--Robert L. Larsen, Artistic Director, Des Moines Metro Opera and Editor of the G. Schirmer Opera Anthologies, "The appeal of The Naked Voice lies in Smith's willingness to confide his often unique philosophy and procedures to his readers in direct, accessible language without ceremony or stiffness. Frequent testimonials from happy students attest to the author's success as a teacher. His highlypersonal approach deals with issues of interest to singers. Emanuensis Chipman catches the sense of immediacy that characterizes Smith's style."--Richard Miller, Emeritus Professor of Singing, Oberlin Conservatory of Music, "For the person delving into comparative pedagogies of the twenty-first century this book is interesting and has much to offer."--Karen Sell, Singing"With The Naked Voice, Steve Smith has given each singer who reads this book a precious gift: one that not only gives insight into the seemingly elusive term of vocal technique, but one that grants individual artists the license to express themselves freely, live meaningful lives, and let their naked voices rattle into the rafters. " --Joyce DiDonato, Mezzo-Soprano"Stephen Smith presents a clear and honest approach to singing in his book The Naked Voice. His descriptions and vocal exercises will be helpful to beginning students, as well as seasoned performers. I felt as though I were having a voice lesson with Steve as I read the book! I think that singers will not only find a way to express their authentic voices, but will also find a deeper understanding of their authentic inner selves in following his instruction." --Christine Brewer, Soprano"W. Stephen Smith's extensive experience with both aspiring and career singers make him eminently qualified to advise vocalists. His pedagogic approach is pragmatic, and strikes a balance between philosophy and practicality. The Naked Voice challenges singers to pursue authenticity in their voices and in their lives. It is recommended reading for singers and their teachers." --Debra Greschner, Journal of Singing"The appeal of The Naked Voice lies in Smith's willingness to confide his often unique philosophy and procedures to his readers in direct, accessible language without ceremony or stiffness. Frequent testimonials from happy students attest to the author's success as a teacher. His highly personal approach deals with issues of interest to singers. Emanuensis Chipman catches the sense of immediacy that characterizes Smith's style." --Richard Miller, Emeritus Professor of Singing, Oberlin Conservatory of Music"I have known Stephen Smith for many years and have come to admire him as one of America's finest teachers of voice. This book gives us an accessible and engaging view of his thoughts and the conditions necessary to create vocal freedom. The advice to young singers on the myriad aspects of building a career and maintaining vocal health is straight forward, honest, knowing, and, if taken to heart, enormously helpful."--Robert L. Larsen, Artistic Director, Des Moines Metro Opera and Editor of the G. Schirmer Opera Anthologies, "For the person delving into comparative pedagogies of the twenty-first century this book is interesting and has much to offer."--Karen Sell, Singing "With The Naked Voice , Steve Smith has given each singer who reads this book a precious gift: one that not only gives insight into the seemingly elusive term of vocal technique, but one that grants individual artists the license to express themselves freely, live meaningful lives, and let their naked voices rattle into the rafters. "- Joyce DiDonato, Mezzo-Soprano "Stephen Smith presents a clear and honest approach to singing in his book The Naked Voice . His descriptions and vocal exercises will be helpful to beginning students, as well as seasoned performers. I felt as though I were having a voice lesson with Steve as I read the book! I think that singers will not only find a way to express their authentic voices, but will also find a deeper understanding of their authentic inner selves in following his instruction." -Christine Brewer, Soprano "W. Stephen Smith's extensive experience with both aspiring and career singers make him eminently qualified to advise vocalists. His pedagogic approach is pragmatic, and strikes a balance between philosophy and practicality. The Naked Voice challenges singers to pursue authenticity in their voices and in their lives. It is recommended reading for singers and their teachers."--Debra Greschner, Journal of Singing "The appeal of The Naked Voice lies in Smith's willingness to confide his often unique philosophy and procedures to his readers in direct, accessible language without ceremony or stiffness. Frequent testimonials from happy students attest to the author's success as a teacher. His highly personal approach deals with issues of interest to singers. Emanuensis Chipman catches the sense of immediacy that characterizes Smith's style."--Richard Miller, Emeritus Professor of Singing, Oberlin Conservatory of Music "I have known Stephen Smith for many years and have come to admire him as one of America's finest teachers of voice. This book gives us an accessible and engaging view of his thoughts and the conditions necessary to create vocal freedom. The advice to young singers on the myriad aspects of building a career and maintaining vocal health is straight forward, honest, knowing, and, if taken to heart, enormously helpful."--Robert L. Larsen, Artistic Director, Des Moines Metro Opera and Editor of the G. Schirmer Opera Anthologies, "Stephen Smith presents a clear and honest approach to singing in his book The Naked Voice. His descriptions and vocal exercises will be helpful to beginning students, as well as seasoned performers. I felt as though I were having a voice lesson with Steve as I read the book! I think thatsingers will not only find a way to express their authentic voices, but will also find a deeper understanding of their authentic inner selves in following his instruction." -Christine Brewer, Soprano, "For the person delving into comparative pedagogies of the twenty-first century this book is interesting and has much to offer."--Karen Sell,Singing "WithThe Naked Voice, Steve Smith has given each singer who reads this book a precious gift: one that not only gives insight into theseeminglyelusive term of vocal technique, but one that grants individual artists the license to express themselves freely, live meaningful lives, and let their naked voices rattle into the rafters. "- Joyce DiDonato, Mezzo-Soprano "Stephen Smith presents a clear and honest approach to singing in his bookThe Naked Voice. His descriptions and vocal exercises will be helpful to beginning students, as well as seasoned performers. I felt as though I were having a voice lesson with Steve as I read the book! I think that singers will not only find a way to express their authentic voices, but will also find a deeper understanding of their authentic inner selves in following his instruction." -Christine Brewer, Soprano "W. Stephen Smith's extensive experience with both aspiring and career singers make him eminently qualified to advise vocalists. His pedagogic approach is pragmatic, and strikes a balance between philosophy and practicality.The Naked Voicechallenges singers to pursue authenticity in their voices and in their lives. It is recommended reading for singers and their teachers."--Debra Greschner,Journal of Singing "The appeal ofThe Naked Voicelies in Smith's willingness to confide his often unique philosophy and procedures to his readers in direct, accessible language without ceremony or stiffness. Frequent testimonials from happy students attest to the author's success as a teacher. His highly personal approach deals with issues of interest to singers. Emanuensis Chipman catches the sense of immediacy that characterizes Smith's style."--Richard Miller, Emeritus Professor of Singing, Oberlin Conservatory of Music "I have known Stephen Smith for many years and have come to admire him as one of America's finest teachers of voice. This book gives us an accessible and engaging view of his thoughts and the conditions necessary to create vocal freedom. The advice to young singers on the myriad aspects of building a career and maintaining vocal health is straight forward, honest, knowing, and, if taken to heart, enormously helpful."--Robert L. Larsen, Artistic Director, Des Moines Metro Opera and Editor of theG. Schirmer Opera Anthologies
Copyright Date
2007
Topic
Instruction & Study / Voice, Speech
Lccn
2006-017220
Dewey Decimal
783.043
Intended Audience
College Audience
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Music, Language Arts & Disciplines
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