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21 Jun 10 - 01:36 PM (#2932069) Subject: The art of the solo performer From: olddude One outstanding book, got mine off of Amazon. No kidding folks DWDITTY turned me on to this book. From seasoned veteran to a beginner it is a great read for a solo performer. Dan |
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21 Jun 10 - 03:09 PM (#2932119) Subject: RE: The art of the solo performer From: Don Firth Just checked Amazon and it looks good, Dan. Also checked the Seattle Public Library's web site and they don't have it. I take it that it's by Steve Rapson. Gonna get it. Thanks! One that I might recommend is Singing Professionally (Revised Edition), by Isabella Hong-Young. It's a good survey of vocal technique and how to use the voice for various singing styles—including giving clues to opera singers as to how not to sound like an opera singer when it isn't appropriate to do so. It does contain some very good exercises for breath support and vocal exercises that are good for general practice and for warm-ups. Also tips on memorization. Applicable to any kind of singing. Don Firth |
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21 Jun 10 - 03:48 PM (#2932145) Subject: RE: The art of the solo performer From: PoppaGator From reading the material on Amazon, looks to me like "Art of the Solo Performer" addresses a broad range of concerns for all kinds of performers (speakers, etc., as well as musicians), including music-biz problems like producing demos, etc. "Singing Professionally" seems to be more exclusively about vocal technique. Does that sound about right? |
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21 Jun 10 - 03:53 PM (#2932151) Subject: RE: The art of the solo performer From: Deckman I found "The Art of the Solo Performer" to be very good. I'm a seasoned performer and I learned a lot. When I was reading it, a long time professional actor was staying with us, and she found it to be very good also. bob(deckman)nelson |
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21 Jun 10 - 03:59 PM (#2932161) Subject: RE: The art of the solo performer From: Don Firth Right, PoppaGator. But she talks about such things as memorizing songs, preparing for auditions, etc. Not just vocal technique, but vocal performance. "How to harness your nervousness to energize your performance," and such. Don Firth |
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21 Jun 10 - 10:02 PM (#2932393) Subject: RE: The art of the solo performer From: olddude Don it is by rapson, I got mine on Amazon. you will love the book ... the cool thing it is about anyone who works with an audience, not just musicians but public speakers ... everyone ... Just an outstanding read I think. His advice is just dead on and gives a person a lot to think about when performing Dan |