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 | Fasttrack Lead Singer Method Book 1 Learn to read music, scales, different keys, and train you vocal cords along the way. Plus, you get warm up techniques, tips on handling a microphone, breathing exercises and many more helpful hints. The accompanying CD includes over 80 recorded songs and examples. ©2000. Book & CD. |
 | Fasttrack Lead Singer Method Book 2 Learn more notes, rhythms, dynamics, cool new techniques, different musical styles, and much more. And of course, the last section of all FastTrack books (Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, and Drums) are the same so that you and your friends can form a band and jam together! ©2006, Book & CD. |
 | Fasttrack Lead Singer Songbook 1 - Level 1 Includes a play-along CD with backing tracks so you can sound great playing these hot songs: Evil Ways (Santana); I Want to Hold Your Hand (The Beatles); In the Mood (Glenn Miller); Jailhouse Rock (Elvis Presley); Oh, Pretty Woman (Roy Orbison); Silhouette (Kenny G); Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton); Your Song (Elton John). ©2000. Book & CD. |
 | Fasttrack Lead Singer Songbook 1 - Level 2 For Male or Female Voice. Put what you've learned in FastTrack Lead Singer Book 2 with this great pack featuring 8 songs, including: Breathe • Don't Know Why • In My Life • In the Midnight Hour • My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from 'Titanic') • Smooth • What's Love Got to Do with It • You Raise Me Up. ©2006, Book & CD 24 pages. |
 | Find Your Voice - A Self Help Manual for Singers - Jo Thompson Just for fun or as a career choice, singing well is now more valued than ever, with the advent of pop star reality TV and the rise of karaoke's popularity. Coach Jo Thompson has decades of experience, teaching everyone from novices to celebs how to sing. Her innovative new book is a comprehensive, yet user-friendly manual, providing practical advice and step-by-step instruction for must-know techniques. ©2004, 192 pages. |
 | Hal Leonard Pocket Rhyming Dictionary If the muse seems to have lost your address, or a big writer's block has hit you squarely in the head, the "Hal Leonard Pocket Rhyming Dictionary" may be just the inspiration you need to get your words to once again flow freely! A treasure trove of 30,000 entries organized alpha-phonetically to maximize word choice and minimize cross-referencing, this concise and user-friendly new resource is ideal for singer/songwriters, writers and poets, whether serious or recreational, professional or amateur. Encompassing standard vocabulary, proper nouns, popular expressions and much more, this is by far the most contemporary rhyming dictionary on the market. Includes a foreword by Nashville songwriting legend Buzz Cason! 240 pages. |
 | Harmonic Ear Training DVD - by Roberta Radley An excellent workshop from the assistant chair of the Ear Training Department at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, this DVD is a vital intro to the topic for songwriters and performers looking to improve their listening skills and become better musicians. You'll learn to: recognize chord progressions quickly and confidently, and incorporate them into your writing and performing, listen to music more analytically, and apply this knowledge to all of your projects. ©2004, 73 minutes. DVD. |
 | Harmony Vocals - by Mike Campbell & Tracee Lewis Learn to sing harmony like a pro! This private lesson from the expert instructors at Hollywood's Musicians Institute covers: building your own harmonies; reading music; scales, chords and intervals; stage and studio techniques; drills for the advanced singer; and more. Includes 18 real songs in a variety of styles (pop, rock, blues, funk, soul & country), and a CD with 99 full-demo tracks. ©2001, 64 pages. |
 | Harmony Singing - by Susan Mazer If you've ever wondered how to create a vocal harmony part, this book is the perfect place to start. Susan Mazer teaches the basics of theory, how to listen to other parts as you sing, the easy way to make your own arrangements and more. You can try out what you learn with songs in traditional, folk, sacred and popular styles, and explore the key composers, singers and groups who shaped the history of harmony singing. The included CD lets you hear the various types of harmony and sing along with examples in the book. Book & CD. |
 | How To Be A Hit Songwriter - by Molly-Ann Leikin You've written what you think is a great melody, what you hope is a strong lyric, and you've cut what sounds to you like a killer track. But how do you know if it's a hit? And what do you do with it if it is? Your only option is "How to Be a Hit Songwriter", essential reading for advanced songwriters. Molly-Ann Leikin is the award-winning songwriter/songwriting consultant who helps good songwriters all over the world become hit songwriters. | Whether your work just needs a little rewriting, polishing or some strong connections, Leikin will guide you step by step to the top of the charts. In "How to Be a Hit Songwriter" she offers expert advice and exercises, including Seven Easy Steps to Writing Hit Lyrics. The book features inside information that can turn your song into a potential hit. What's more, she's interviewed music industry power players who share tips that are essential to all developing artists. ©2003, 192 pages |
 | How To Write A Hit Song - by Molly-Ann Leikin "How to Write a Hit Song" is the only complete guide to composing lyrics and music - and getting your songs on the air. It covers everything aspiring songwriters must know to be successful, from creating memorable lyrics, composing the melody, and crafting song structure to collaborating, finding a publisher, and recording a song. This revised edition includes a new section on marketing your music on the Internet. 'Interested in songwriting? Here is a book written with verve, dash and humor that will tell you what you need to know. Bravo!' - Will Jennings, Academy Award-winning songwriter for 'My Heart Will Go On' and 'Up Where We Belong' ©2000, 120 pages. |
 | Inside Songwriting - by Jason Blume Inside Songwriting presents both inspirational stories of the author’s long, and sometimes difficult, climb to the top, as well as practical advice, valuable tools, and instructive activities that no accomplished or aspiring songwriter, singer, or musician should be without. It provides a richly detailed, no-holds-barred account of the author’s personal experiences (trying to make a go of it in the topsy-turvy music world), and offers inspiration and practical instructions on the techniques and raw artistry required to put a song together. | Author and songwriter Jason Blume is one of the only songwriters to achieve the distinction of having songs on the Country, R&B, and Pop charts all at the same time. He lives in Nashville. ©2003, 176 pages. |
 | Learn To Sing Harmony - by Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, Robin & Linda Williams Four wonderful singers teach beginners or experienced singers the principles of two-, three- and four-part harmonies to enhance favorite Folk, Country and Bluegrass. A special feature: the parts are recorded on separate stereo tracks for practising with either the melody or harmony lines. Teaches 20 songs. Three Audio Cassettes. |
 | Learn to Sing the Blues - DVD - by Gaye Adegbalola In an engaging and powerful session, Gaye Adegbalola shares the singing techniques that she has gleaned from a lifetime of performing. She identifies 17 key points to help a singer put his or her songs across, provides important tips on how to communicate with an audience, and performs more than a dozen traditional and original songs. For all levels. 80 minutes. ©2005, DVD. |
 | Melody - How to Write Great Tunes - by Rikky Rooksby Melody is the true heart of music, often inspired by nothing more than the songwriter's muse. Yet melody can be learned. This book teaches the art of melody and how to write effective tunes. Starting from basics, it covers the essentials – rhythm, intervals, scales, and harmony – and builds to offer a wealth of advanced techniques and tricks. Every musical example in the book is also on the CD, allowing musicians to increase their awareness of melody through both sight and sound. ©2004, Book & CD, 216 pages. |
 | Melody in Songwriting - by Jack Perricone This clear and comprehensive guide unlocks the secrets of hits songs: The Long and Winding Road; Becuase You Loved Me; Killing Me Softly; Addicted to Love ... and more, examining them and revealing why they succeeded. Fine-tine your craft and get your songs on the way to becoming hits today! ©2000. |
 | Music Arranging and Orchestration - by John Cacavas Renowned arranger/composer John Cacavas offers a definitive guide to arranging and orchestration from both an artistic and career point of view. In his introduction, Morton Gould writes: "Orchestrating is a highly complex technique and to many, even those with academic training, a mystery fraught with a labyrinth of hazards. What is required, along with innate talent and general musicality, is the practical 'know-how' ... To this end, John Cacavas contributes his extensive experience and ability with a practical approach to the | practical problems of orchestrating. It is in this context most orchestrators must function, and to whom this book should be of benefit." Topics incude: writing at the piano; the arranger as a composer; modulation; scoring for strings; writing for woodwinds; arranging for brass; percussion discussion; keys and ranges; scoring for chorus with band/orchestra; on making recordings; the business of music publishing; songwriting. |
 | On Singing Onstage - Video - by David Craig David Craig, the legendary coaching instructor whose students have included some of the major actors of our time - including Carol Burnett, Lee Grant, Valerie Harper, Barbara Harris, Rock Hudson, Jack Klugman, Cloris Leachman, Roddy McDowell, Anthony Perkins, Roger Rees, Eva Marie Saint, Cicely Tyson and Nancy Walker - shares his stage wisdom and dynamic acting advice in this extraordinary instructional video series of six master classes 'on singing onstage.' The On Singing Onstage Video Library is a 'must have' for drama departments, acting schools, and library collections countrywide, and will be an invaluable tool for anyone hoping to give a winning singing performance on the stage. |
 | Performance Vocals - Hard Rock Academy
by Marcus Miller and Kenn HicksTake your performance to the next level with this Hard Rock Academy Performance Series DVD. The entertaining DVD Performance Vocals shows you how to enhance your vocal performance by introducing you to many of the techniques used by some of music's biggest stars. This DVD will show you how to find your "Flava," teach you how to control breathing, give you a valuable way to warm up properly, explain how to make a song yours, and share with you professional tips on performing on stage. If you want to be a better singer, this DVD is a must. |
 | Pro Secrets of Heavy Rock Singing - by Bill Martin This is the first instructional singing book to address exclusively rock singing in the singers' own words. Learn what it takes to sing like a professional, maximize your vocal range, increase power, and avoid burnout. Learn what to do on the road before and after a show to maintain your rocking voice. All that and more as international stars such as Bruce Dickinson, Geoff Tate, and Joe Lynn Turner among others share their insider knowledge in "Pro Secrets of Heavy Rock Singing." ©2002. |
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