Cross-Training in the Voice Studio: A Balancing Act

"Cross-Training in the Voice Studio: A Balancing Act'' is an innovative resource for teachers and students of singing in today's evolving professional landscape. Saunders-Barton and Spivey offer an inside view of their applied studios and the results of the cross-training process. As vocal performance demands continue to change, singers must adapt in order to stay competitive in the job market. The authors address this challenge and provide a practical technical approach to developing the most flexible and resilient singing voices-the essence of their philosophy of "bel canto can belto," embracing classical and vernacular styles. Key Features *In-depth chapter on resonance/registration for voice building *Cross-training in the academic vs. the private studio *Cross-training with repertoire *Coverage of multi-disciplinary training: how acting, speech, movement, and dance support studio effort *PluralPlus Companion Website with student recordings to enhance concepts within the text ''Cross Training in the Voice Studio: A Balancing Act'' is a must-read for anyone in the singing profession seeking insight on cross-training.