Overview

The Vocal Athlete and the companion book The Vocal Athlete: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer are written and designed to bridge the gap between the art of contemporary commercial music (CCM) singing and the science behind voice production in this ever-growing popular vocal style. This book is a must have for the speech pathologist, singing voice specialist, and vocal pedagogue. Heavily referenced, this text is ripe with current research on singing science as it relates to the CCM voice.

In addition to general singing science, The Vocal Athlete is the first book of its kind to address the unique vocal and physiologic demands of commercial singing from a sound, scientific and pedagogical standpoint. Historical review of classical vocal pedagogy is interwoven and transitioned to current pedagogy of CCM. Anyone who trains singers will gain insight into the current research and trends regarding the commercial music artist. Specifically, promotion and maintenance vocal wellness unique to the high demands of the CCM artist are provided for career longevity. Readers are provided additional resources on the multidisciplinary roles relative to managing vocal injury for this high risk group of singers.

The Vocal Athlete distinguishes itself from other pedagogy texts by incorporating current peer reviewed literature in the area of CCM and its studio application. Also unique to this text are chapters on body alignment, traditional and holistic medicine, the lifecycle of the voice, and the physiology of belting. The companion book The Vocal Athlete: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer is a practical array of vocal exercises and techniques described by experienced CCM vocal pedagogues. This book comes with a CD of the singing exercises to further enhance understanding of techniques and skills used in training these singers. These books are invaluable tools for anyone who uses or trains the singing voice.

Audience

Primary Subject: Voice
Secondary Subject: Singing & The Performing Arts / Singing
Secondary Subject: Speech and Language Pathology / Voice and Voice Therapy
Audience Level: Professional/Textbook - 90 Days

• SECTION I- Structure & Function of the Voice
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1- The History of Classic and Contemporary Vocal Pedagogy
  • Chapter 2- Alignment and Body Mechanics
  • Chapter 3 – Anatomy and Physiology of the Vocal Mechanism
    • Section 1: Neurological Control of Voice
    • Section 2: Respiratory Kinematics
    • Section 3: Phonation & Vocal Fold Mechanics
  • Chapter 4- Resonance & Vocal Acoustics
  • Chapter 5- Physiology of Belting
  • SECTION REVIEW
  • TEST
• SECTION II-Vocal Health & Fitness: Concerns & Issues Related to Maintaining Vocal Health and Fitness in the Vocal Athlete
  • Chapter 6- Vocal Remedies: Myths and Truths
  • Chapter 7- Impact of Phonotraumatic Behaviors on Vocal Health
  • Chapter 8- Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)
  • Chapter 9- Life Cycle of the Singing Voice
  • Chapter 10- Multidisciplinary Voice Care Team: Role of the Laryngologist, Singing Voice Specialist and Speech Pathologist in Caring for the Vocal Athlete
  • SECTION REVIEW
  • TEST
• SECTION III- Vocal Pedagogy for the 21st Century Vocal Athlete
  • Introduction- Evolution of Pedagogy from Classical to Contemporary Commercial Vocal Styles
  • Chapter 11- Contemporary Commercial Vocal Styles
  • Chapter 12- Kinesiology for Voice: Training the Vocal Athlete
  • SECTION REVIEW
  • TEST
• SUMMARY
• Glossary
• References

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