<p>I found a very useful thread for MT majors on recources that would be helpful, and I thought why not make a thread like that for Voice majors! I invite everyone to share books,cds,dvds,websites,articles, and all other recources that would benefit voice major students and anyone else who is interested in vocal padogagy. Enjoy!</p>
<p>vocal “pedagogy” (it will make your internet searches easier)</p>
<p>haha yes, my appologies!</p>
<p>There are a number of resources already listed in the sticky thread <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/608305-useful-music-links.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/608305-useful-music-links.html</a></p>
<p>singersmom07 thanks those are great links. </p>
<p>I will add a few bookss that i enjoyed:
Singing for Dummies</p>
<p>this is a good book to learn many of basics of singing. I reccommend this for beginners.</p>
<p>The Singers Companion
by Brent Monahan</p>
<p>this book gives an in depth explanation of the physical aspect of the voice with many illustrations as well as health tips and other tips. This is definitely NOT for a beginner as I had trouble comprehending it but would be helpful for a more intermediate vocalist.</p>
<p>I would look at any of the books by Richard Miller. Super helpful and informative.</p>
<p>I enjoy using Vaccai for practicing Italian singing.</p>
<p>For students just entering undergrad, I’d shy away from any pedagogy books (especially ones by Richard Miller - I’ve yet to meet a young singer who can a. make head or tail of Miller’s very wordy prose, and b. is physiologically developed enough to implement Miller’s recommendations). </p>
<p>But, any of the G. Schirmer opera anthologies (assuming the singer has already been hesitantly typed) are good to have. Additionally, you just can’t go wrong with a subscription to IPASource or Schubertline (if your university/college/conservatory doesn’t already have one) orrrrr song anthologies of the biggies: Schubert, R. Schumann, Debussy, Brahms, Faur</p>
<p>While students entering undergrad may not be able to fully understand what Miller is saying, it’s good to know they exist. I didn’t pick up one of his books until I was a junior but I know people who have had them since they were freshmen. Also, I don’t think anyone should be implementing any recommendations from anywhere (Singing for Dummies to Richard Miller) without the advice of their teacher first. :)</p>
<p>Although not classical, is Brett Manning’s singing success good practice for contemporary/Broadway singing styles?</p>
<p>I’m not sure about Brett Manning but my D likes “Hear It and Sing It! Exploring Modal Jazz” book/cd by Judy Niemack for contemporary/jazz vocal exercises.</p>