Set your voice free : how to get the singing for speaking voice you want

With innovative techniques and enjoyable exercises that have worked wonders with his professional clients, the internationally acclaimed vocal coach demonstrates how to carry a tune, expand vocal range, and speak with ease, confidence, and effectiveness. Illustrations. "Roger Love, vocal coach of the Beach Boys, the Jacksons, Chicago, and Hanson, among many other singing superstars, and voice coach to celebrity speakers such as John Gray, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, and Anthony Robbins, reveals in this book and CD package the secrets to getting the singing or speaking voice you want. Now you can love the sound of your voice on your answering machine or be ready to speak or sing in front of any size audience with absolute confidence." "Love's approach is comprehensive. He offers breathing exercises and a step-by-step practice routine. By listening and following along with the CD and practicing at your own comfort level, you will learn the techniques Roger Love has used successfully with his world-famous clients, whose achievements provide inspiration throughout the book."--Jacket. Cover......Page 1 Title Page......Page 2 Dedication......Page 4 Foreward......Page 5 1 - Your Best Voice......Page 7 2 - How Do I Sound?......Page 17 3 - Breathing......Page 28 4 - The Miracle of Middle Voice......Page 39 5 - How to Practice......Page 50 6 - Staking Claim to Middle......Page 58 7 - Making Your Speaking Voice Sing......Page 68 8 - Songs without Fear......Page 79 9 - The Care and Feeding of Great Voices......Page 90 10 - Essential Extras for Singers......Page 103 11 - Essential Extras for Speakers......Page 118 12 - The Healing Power of Voice......Page 131 Epilogue......Page 137 Appendix - A Glimpse into the Music Business......Page 139 Acknowledgments......Page 145 For anyone who wants to turn his dreams of singing into reality, for anyone who is self-conscious about speaking or singing in public, for anyone who hates the sound of her own voice on the answering machines - 'Set Your Voice Free' offers the solution Vocal coach Roger Love explains how people can develop a strong singing or speaking voice through simple exercises and techniques. Includes a CD with additional resources