Singing for the Stars


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Contains a glossary of terms and lists of performers trained using Seth Riggs' vocal therapy and technique. Includes glossary (p. 91-94) and index.




Sing Like the Stars


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Sing Like No One's Listening


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Nettie Delany has just been accepted into a cutthroat performing arts school, but she hasn't been able to sing a single note since her mother died. Duke's Academy of Performing Arts isn't for the weak-willed or easily intimidated; the school has mentored plenty of big names, including Nettie's own mother—a ballerina superstar. With the shadow of grief haunting her every step, Nettie has her work cut out for her if she plans to stay enrolled in a highly coveted program. No room for error. Nettie must work through the pain of the past, horrible classmates, and vicious teachers to find her voice again and deliver a showstopper. If not, she faces expulsion. With the help of her friends and a new romance, can Nettie get it together in time? Everyone is watching. Former West End performer and author Vanessa Jones delivers a well-crafted journey of grief and healing in this contemporary young adult novel. An ideal read for fans of theater and Broadway musicals.




Sing Like Never Before


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Set Your Voice Free


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Language and the way that people communicate has evolved over time, now you can learn how to effectively use your voice in the most effective way possible in order to get your message across. Every time we open our mouths, we have an effect on ourselves and the way others perceive us. The ability to speak clearly and confidently can make or break a presentation, an important meeting, or even a first date. Now, with the advent of Skype, YouTube, podcasting, Vine, and any number of reality talent competitions, your vocal presence has never been more necessary for success or more central to achieving your dreams. Roger Love has over 30 years of experience as one of the world's leading authorities on voice. Making use of the innovative techniques that have worked wonders with his professional clients, Love distills the best of his teaching in Set Your Voice Free, and shares exercises that will help readers bring emotion, range, and power to the way they speak. This updated edition incorporates what he's learned in the last 15 years as the Internet and talent competitions have completely changed the role your voice plays in your life. These are the new essentials for sounding authentic, persuasive, distinctive, and real in a world that demands nothing less.




Who Sang the First Song?


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Have you ever wondered who hummed the first tune? Was it the flowers? The waves or the moon? Dove Award-winning recording artist Ellie Holcomb answers with a lovely lyrical tale, one that reveals that God our Maker sang the first song, and He created us all with a song to sing. Go to bhkids.com to find this book's Parent Connection, an easy tool to help moms and dads (or anyone else who loves kids) discuss the book's message with their child. We're all about connecting parents and kids to each other and to God's Word.




Singing from Scratch


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How to sing book for absolute beginners and pros alike written by a professional performer with 30 plus years of actual experience singing and teaching. This is a READ and DO book with 61 practical drills specifically designed to get fast unshakable results. This is NOT a fluff book with useless filler, or a tiny pamphlet written by a human book mill with no real experience as a performer, only to be passed off as a legitimate instructional book. The author, Michael Graves, is an accomplished performer/singer and vocal coach. See the author's page link under the title for more information about Michael and the book's website for video clips of recent performances. As the title suggests, Singing From Scratch starts with building the foundation of the foundation for any singer by uncovering the 'It Factor' and goes on to prove that the 'It Factor' is something everyone possesses, but is simply undeveloped. Then, in an easy to follow, systematic, interactive and fun manner, the reader develops the ability to not only sing, but to sing as well as any pro. If you have been told you are 'tone deaf', understand that there is no such thing. You can sing. This book will show you how. If you are an accomplished singer looking to improve your ability and sing better, the information and drills in this book will do just that. And the book doesn't stand alone. The website for the book provides additional support in the form of instructional videos, audio samples, and a blog written by the author as well as links to his podcast. Singing From Scratch and all ancillary works are based on the Conceptual Singing Method . A proven vocal instruction method developed by Michael Graves.




I Love to Sing


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Emily loves to sing more than anything, and incorporates music into everything she does.




Where the Stars Sing


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The world needs heroes when villains rise daily. Charles Sykes, a humble farm-boy and comic-book fan, survived an accident that left millions dead-and while some ordinary people developed extraordinary gifts afterward, he lost his father. But, like the rest of the world he's in awe of the Wonders' heroism; they're what's gotten him through his mother remarrying. Well, them and his rabbit Frankie, hanging out with his grandfather Harrison, and spending time with Arthur, a handsome wealthy schoolmate from the county's outskirts. But one day, Charles leaves for college in search of something more. Ten years later, he returns home. Having rarely spoken to Arthur or Harrison. And, in less than 24 hours, he's had contact with both-a brief run-in with Arthur, and Harrison has enlisted him to decipher a mysterious book. Charles decides to help, but the dangers that lurk ahead are far beyond his imagination. As he's drawn into the city's dark underbelly, Charles soon makes a series of unnerving discoveries forcing him to make a choice that could alter his life forever. It's a tale of impossible love and tragedy, of fantasy and longing, in a time where being different was celebrated change was still needed.




I Got the Rhythm


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On a simple trip to the park, the joy of music overtakes a mother and daughter. The little girl hears a rhythm coming from the world around her- from butterflies, to street performers, to ice cream sellers everything is musical! She sniffs, snaps, and shakes her way into the heart of the beat, finally busting out in an impromptu dance, which all the kids join in on! Award-winning illustrator Frank Morrison and Connie Schofield-Morrison, capture the beat of the street, to create a rollicking read that will get any kid in the mood to boogie.