Vocal Athlete

The Vocal Athlete, Third Edition is written and designed to bridge the gap between the art of contemporary commercial music (CCM) singing and the science behind voice production in this ever-growing popular vocal style. Revised and expanded, this edition is a "must have" for vocal pedagogy courses and speech-language pathologists, singing voice specialists, and voice teachers. Heavily referenced, this text is ripe with current research on singing science as it relates to the CCM voice. Anyone who trains singers will gain insight into the current research and trends regarding commercial music artists.  

The text distinguishes itself from other academic pedagogy texts by incorporating comprehensive chapters on the physiology of belting, current peer reviewed literature in vocal training for CCM styles, and application in the voice studio. Included is the current information on our understanding of gender affirmation treatments and potential implications for singers.

New to the Third Edition

• New comprehensive chapter titled Overview of Black American Music: History, Pedagogy & Practice by Trineice Robinson-Martin and Alison Crockett 
• Extended and revised sections in several chapters, including:

  • The Singer's Body

  • Motor Learning

  • Exercise Physiology

  • Laryngeal Physiology

  • Acoustics

  • Phonotrauma

  • Belting Research

• Reference grid depicting where specific content areas for both the proposed NATS vocal pedagogy curriculum and the PAVA-RV can be found within the text
• Updated references throughout the text

Related Workbook

The companion book, The Vocal Athlete: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer, Third Edition is a practical array of vocal exercises and techniques described by experienced CCM vocal pedagogues. This workbook edition includes over 20 new contributing authors and features access to a PluralPlus companion website with singing exercises to further enhance understanding of techniques and skills used in training these singers.

The Vocal Athlete text and workbook are invaluable tools for anyone who uses or trains the singing voice or works with CCM singers.

PluralPlus Online Ancillary Materials

For instructors: PowerPoint slides