The Vocal Athlete
Third Edition
Wendy D. LeBorgne, Marci Daniels Rosenberg
Details: 200 pages, B&W, Softcover, 7" x 10"
ISBN13: 978-1-63550-673-0
© 2026 | Coming Soon
Release Date: 07/15/2024
For Instructors
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Available for purchase starting 06/15/2024
Print Book: $89.95
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The Vocal Athlete, Third Edition is 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. Revised and expanded, this edition is a “must have” for vocal pedagogy courses and speech-language pathologists, singing voice specialists, and voice teachers. Heavily referenced, this text is ripe with current research on singing science as it relates to the CCM voice. Anyone who trains singers will gain insight into the current research and trends regarding commercial music artists.
The text distinguishes itself from other academic pedagogy texts by incorporating comprehensive chapters on the physiology of belting, current peer reviewed literature in vocal training for CCM styles, and application in the voice studio. Included is the current information on our understanding of gender affirmation treatments and potential implications for singers.
New to the Third Edition
- New comprehensive chapter titled Overview of Black American Music: History, Pedagogy & Practice by Trineice Robinson-Martin and Alison Crockett
- Extended and revised sections in several chapters, including:
- The Singer’s Body
- Motor Learning
- Exercise Physiology
- Laryngeal Physiology
- Acoustics
- Phonotrauma
- Belting Research
- Reference grid depicting where specific content areas for both the proposed NATS vocal pedagogy curriculum and the PAVA-RV can be found within the text
- Updated references throughout the text
Related Workbook
The companion book, The Vocal Athlete: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer, Third Edition is a practical array of vocal exercises and techniques described by experienced CCM vocal pedagogues. This workbook edition includes over 20 new contributing authors and features access to a PluralPlus companion website with singing exercises to further enhance understanding of techniques and skills used in training these singers.
The Vocal Athlete text and workbook are invaluable tools for anyone who uses or trains the singing voice or works with CCM singers.
PluralPlus Online Ancillary Materials
For instructors: PowerPoint slides
The Vocal Athlete, Third Edition comes with access to supplementary teaching resources on a PluralPlus companion website.
The companion website is located at: https://www.pluralpublishing.com/publication/va3e
INSTRUCTOR:
The instructor resources include PowerPoint lecture slides.
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Vocal Health and Pedagogy: Science, Assessment, and Treatment
Third Edition
Robert T. Sataloff
Details: 984 pages, B&W, Softcover, 8.5" x 11"
ISBN13: 978-1-59756-860-9
© 2017 | Available
A Systematic Approach to Voice: The Art of Studio Application
First Edition
Kari Ragan
Details: 246 pages, B&W, Softcover, 6" x 9"
ISBN13: 978-1-63550-223-7
© 2020 | Available