Singing Live: The Performing Skills Guidebook For Contemporary Singers - Paperback

by Susan Anders (Author)

Whether you're singing at open-mic nights & karaoke bars, playing large gigs, auditioning for American Idol, want to join a band, or have never performed at all, everything you need to know is covered in this book. You'll learn how to: * Develop expressive, natural gestures and stage moves that are right for your musical style * Do well at auditions like American Idol * Handle stage fright * Have great mic technique * Prepare for a performance vocally, physically & mentally * Build a repertoire & pace a set * Get what you want at a sound check * Develop great stage patter ...and much more. Singing Live is filled with information and exercises to help you discover your individual performing style and polish your performing skills. The Singing Live method will work for you whether you sing pop, R&B, country, folk, rock, jazz or any other contemporary style.

Author Biography

Susan Anders has coached thousands of contemporary singers and entertainers including Hillary Scott (Lady Antebellum), Rose MacGowan, Josh Gracin, Joey Heatherton, Constance Marie and L7. She is the creator of the No Scales, Just Songs Vocal Workout Vols. 1 and 2, Singing With Style, the Just Songs Vocal Warmup for Kids, and Harmony Singing By Ear, methods that are being used by singers worldwide. She is also a singer and songwriter: "A commanding, soulful voice" said the New Yorker-- "A wonderful singer" said the East Bay Express--"Arrow-pure vocals" said In Pittsburg. Her former band Susan's Room released five albums. Susan has recorded three solo CDs: You Can Close Your Eyes (a lullaby CD), Release, and her newest CD Swimmer. Susan was born and raised in Berkeley, California and now lives in Nashville, Tennessee.