The Naked Voice: A Wholistic Approach to Singing

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 master's method, presented in concrete and comprehensible terms with helpful illustrations, is enhanced by a CD containing exercises performed by singers from Smith's own studio-singers whose talent and training bring them across the USA and around the world. 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.


CONTENIDO:

Introduction In Pursuit of Authenticity
I Basic Instincts
1 A Wholistic Approach to Singing
2 On Speaking
3 On Breathing

II The Inventions
Introduction to the Inventions
4 The First Invention: Simply Speaking Sirnply
5 The Second Invention: Free-Flowing Air
6 The Third Invention: A Balancing Act
7 The Fourth Invention: Spontaneous Combustion
8 The Fifth Invention: The Wobble
9 The Sixth Invention: Getting High

III Where the Rubber Meets the Road to Playing the Game
11 Find Your Own Path
12 La goce Is You
13 Lifestyles of the Healthy Singer
14 How to Be Successful

Audio Samples online
Performer Credits for Audio Samples
Index