The Contemporary Singer
I’m a fan of voice teacher Anne Peckham, who is a professor in the Voice Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Her book “The Contemporary Singer” is a staple in my studio that I refer to again and again. Whether you take voice lessons or not, this is a great resource to learn more about singing contemporary styles of music and how the voice works in general. I particularly love her conversational tone and clear, unpretentious explanation of the mechanics of singing. Plus, there are exercises and helpful diagrams to guide singers toward greater breath management, clearer tone initiation, focused resonance, and other essential techniques for commercial music styles. I don’t get any kind of kickback for promoting this book … I’m sharing it because I think it’s awesome.
If you are interested in The Contemporary Singer, you can buy it on Amazon or Indigo.
Anne Peckham has a number of great books published about contemporary vocal pedagogy. Click here to learn more about her.