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I recommend Voice Secrets to anyone who quickly wants to get immersed in the issues of the language, the science, the execution, and the business of becoming a singer. To me the most valuable feature of the book is the exhaustive bibliography of reference books. This is an excellent pedagogical resource. -- Ingo Titze, distinguished professor, University of Iowa; executive director, National Center for Voice and Speech; president, Pan-American Vocology Association Matthew Hoch and Linda Lister bring fact-based pedagogical ideas and advice to singers of all genres. The user-friendly format and clear, succinct style provide a clever introduction to 100 aspects of the singing art that will be an asset to all singers and singing teachers. -- Lindsey Christiansen, professor, Westminster Choir College Voice Secrets cleverly and succinctly covers a wide diversity of topics about being a successful singer. The book is rich with up-to-date information singers need to know at the core of their art form along with peripheral, practical advice. The excellent list of resources at the end encourages readers toward further pursuit of knowledge and a variety of perspectives. -- Karen Brunssen, associate professor, Northwestern University; president elect, National Association of Teachers of Singing The voice world is filled with challenges and obstacles for which a singer must prepare herself/himself. Voice Secrets provides the reader with a guide to navigating these challenges. This highly enjoyable read addresses myriad voice topics and provides concrete approaches to dealing with everything from performance anxiety and vocal health, to exploring different singing styles and tackling some of the business aspects of a career. -- Brian Gill, associate professor of voice and voice pedagogy, Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University

[The authors] generously share useful information and practical perspectives while providing an extensive list of sources that much of the information came from... [T]he authors do a wonderful job of providing the most important bits of information on a comprehensive list of subjects. There is much here for the advanced singer to ponder, with new ideas alongside fresh approaches to previously learned material. The addition of the detailed bibliography simply ensures that Voice Secrets: 100 Performance Strategies for the Advanced Singer will be frequently revisited. Classical Singer Magazine I recommend Voice Secrets to anyone who quickly wants to get immersed in the issues of the language, the science, the execution, and the business of becoming a singer. To me the most valuable feature of the book is the exhaustive bibliography of reference books. This is an excellent pedagogical resource. -- Ingo Titze, distinguished professor, University of Iowa; executive director, National Center for Voice and Speech; president, Pan-American Vocology Association Matthew Hoch and Linda Lister bring fact-based pedagogical ideas and advice to singers of all genres. The user-friendly format and clear, succinct style provide a clever introduction to 100 aspects of the singing art that will be an asset to all singers and singing teachers. -- Lindsey Christiansen, professor, Westminster Choir College Voice Secrets cleverly and succinctly covers a wide diversity of topics about being a successful singer. The book is rich with up-to-date information singers need to know at the core of their art form along with peripheral, practical advice. The excellent list of resources at the end encourages readers toward further pursuit of knowledge and a variety of perspectives. -- Karen Brunssen, associate professor, Northwestern University; president elect, National Association of Teachers of Singing The voice world is filled with challenges and obstacles for which a singer must prepare herself/himself. Voice Secrets provides the reader with a guide to navigating these challenges. This highly enjoyable read addresses myriad voice topics and provides concrete approaches to dealing with everything from performance anxiety and vocal health, to exploring different singing styles and tackling some of the business aspects of a career. -- Brian Gill, associate professor of voice and voice pedagogy, Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University

I recommend Voice Secrets to anyone who quickly wants to get immersed in the issues of the language, the science, the execution, and the business of becoming a singer. To me the most valuable feature of the book is the exhaustive bibliography of reference books. This is an excellent pedagogical resource. -- Ingo Titze, University of Iowa; Executive Director, National Center for Voice and Speech; President, Pan-American Vocology Association Matthew Hoch and Linda Lister bring fact-based pedagogical ideas and advice to singers of all genres. The user-friendly format and clear, succinct style provide a clever introduction to 100 aspects of the singing art that will be an asset to all singers and singing teachers. -- Lindsey Christiansen, Westminster Choir College

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Matthew Hoch is associate professor of voice and coordinator of voice studies at Auburn University. He is the author of several books, including A Dictionary for the Modern Singer. He holds the BM from Ithaca College, MM from the Hartt School, and DMA from the New England Conservatory. Dr. Hoch is the 2016 winner of the Van Lawrence Fellowship, awarded jointly by the Voice Foundation and NATS. He actively performs art song, opera, chamber music, and in professional choral settings. Linda Lister is associate professor of voice and director of opera theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is the author of Yoga for Singers: Freeing Your Voice and Spirit through Yoga. Also a composer, Dr. Lister holds the BA from Vassar College, MM from the Eastman School of Music, and DMA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Dr. Lister is winner of The American Prize in Directing, she has sung many world premieres on the operatic, symphonic, and recital stage.

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