Wendy D. LeBorgne – 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.

Vocal Hygiene: Maintaining a Sound Voice, Second Edition provides practical, didactic information regarding vocal dysfunction and strategies to promote vocal health. Vocal behaviors, environmental and nutritional factors, as well as the role of illness are presented with visual images to educate the general public regarding the practice of preventative vocal care. The "second edition" includes newly developed sections for vocal hydration and vocal wellness for singers and speakers.This DVD is an excellent tool for patients in medical offices and clinicians in speech-language pathology training programs and includes an accompanying PowerPoint presentation which provides important information which defines vocal dysfunction and identifies factors to promote a healthy voice.Contents:*What is Vocal Dysfunction?*Promoting Vocal Hygiene*Vocal Behaviors*Environmental Factors*Reflux*Hydration*Types of Vocal Hydration*Improving Vocal Hydration*Vocal Wellness for Singers and Speakers*Voice-Body Connection/Body Awareness*To Warm Up Your Breath and Your Body*Vocal Warm Ups*Vocal Cool Downs*Resonant SpeechWith contributions by Elizabeth Erickson-DiRenzo.

Rating Laryngeal Videostroboscopy and Acoustic Recordings: Normal and Pathologic Samples, Second Edition is designed to enhance clinical skills in assessing normal and abnormal vibratory characteristics of the vocal folds. This revised edition features 20 new cases with high definition strobes, along with 20 new auditory files, and 20 corresponding rating forms. The video samples begin with essentially normal stroboscopic images of the vocal folds and progress to more medically complex conditions making the interpretation of the stroboscopic results more challenging. The majority of the samples were collected following a standard protocol for recording laryngeal function during non-voicing and voicing tasks. It is encouraged that the rater pause and replay each sample as often as needed to make the ratings. This DVD is an invaluable resource for the developing clinician who is learning to hone their skills of assessment.