Product Description
by Jennifer Hamady (Author)
Learning To Sing is a thoughtful and thought-provoking discussion of the principles of voice coach and counselor Jennifer Hamady's innovative teaching method. In this brief and efficient work, Jennifer provides an academic look at the psychology, physiology, and neuroscience of the concepts presented in her book "The Art of Singing: Discovering and Developing Your True Voice", further revealing the 'how' and 'why' of her method's effectiveness. Following an overview of the common roles of the intellect and emotion in singing and instruction, Jennifer details how to engage the voice, body, and mind in a manner that results in all three functioning cooperatively, effortlessly, and effectively. Singers, teachers of singing, voice students, music educators, and performers in all genres will appreciate the freedom and revolutionary implications of the insights contained within for singing, learning, and life itself; in the final chapter, Jennifer presents a powerful, research-supported prescription for how to achieve the same types of breakthroughs and outcomes in all areas of living.
Author Biography
Jennifer Hamady, MA is a voice coach and psychotherapist specializing in self-expression. Based in New York City, Jennifer works in private practice with musicians and non-musicians alike to discover, develop, and confidently release their best personal, professional, and performance potential. Her clients include Grammy, CMA, Emmy, and Tony award-winners, as well as corporate clients across an array of industries. Jennifer's insights and experiences (she spent the early part of her career performing with many of music's top names including Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Patti LaBelle, Def Leppard, and Cirque du Soleil) have been captured in her book: The Art of Singing: Discovering and Developing Your True Voice, published by Hal Leonard and heralded as a breakthrough in the psychology of musical and personal performance. Jennifer conducts workshops and lectures around the world on matters of creative expression and writes regularly for The Huffington Post and Psychology Today. www.jenniferhamady.com
