Marci Daniels Rosenberg – författare

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 EditionNew 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 BodyMotor LearningExercise PhysiologyLaryngeal PhysiologyAcousticsPhonotraumaBelting ResearchReference grid depicting where specific content areas for both the proposed NATS vocal pedagogy curriculum and the PAVA-RV can be found within the textUpdated references throughout the textRelated WorkbookThe 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.

The Vocal Athlete: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer, Third Edition is a compilation of voice exercises created and used by well-known voice pedagogues from preeminent colleges, established private studios, and clinical settings. The exercises focus on various aspects of contemporary commercial music (CCM) including bodywork, mental preparation, registration, and much more.New to the Third EditionOver 20 new invited authors and new singing exercises covering a broader range of CCM stylesAccess to a Plural Plus companion website with audio and video files to enhance understanding of exercisesRelated TextbookThe book is designed to accompany the textbook, The Vocal Athlete, Third Edition, a first of its kind in singing science and pedagogy developed for singers of all styles with a particular emphasis on musical theatre and CCM.The Vocal Athlete text and workbook are invaluable tools for anyone who uses or trains the singing voice or works with CCM singers.