Singing 101

"The program is superb."

Nancy gives an easily understandable explanation of the fundamentals of producing a good sound, emphasizing one concept at a time, without getting so technical that it's confusing."
Dr. Charles Caplan,
ENT and singer

What is Singing 101?

Singing 101, from StudioBos, will get you started on beginning voice study, whether your intent is to perform with a band or choir, solo onstage or sing lullabies to your children. The concepts and lessons on these CDs are founded in science and backed by Nancy’s experiences as a voice teacher and performer in the musical theater, classical music, rock and folk genres. Seventy minutes packed with lessons will help you think of singing a new way and start using your voice to the best of your ability. You’ll learn how to:

Give your voice a strong foundation with proper breathing and posture
Decrease tension and maximize your vocal resonance
Increase vocal stamina and flexibility
Control dynamics and phrasing to convey a song’s emotion and attitude

Listen to Samples

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Singing 101 Disc 1

Intro (listen at least once)
Breath Support Basics
Ins & Outs: Breath Control
Breathing While Singing
30 Second Hiss
Developing Your Unique Sound
Making Breath Control a Habit
Lining Up the Body
Body Alignment
Short Warm-up and The Song
Keep Learning

Singing 101 Disc 2

What to Expect
Good Body Tension
Bad Body Tension
Voice Classifications
Using Resonance to Enhance a Song
Phrasing, Energy, Diphthongs
Warm-ups
Aspects of Voice Range & Breaks
Wrap-up

Vocal Workout:
Strength and Flexibility

Body Warm-up
Line-up Your Instrument
30 Second Hiss
Slides
Zipper
Rolled Rs
Ba-Ta-Na-La
The Crooner
AEIOUOIEA
Blues Slide
Quick Scale E-Ah
Blues ScaleOnset Oo's
Dynamic Control
Blues Improv

Can I trust it?

Years of research has gone into developing Singing 101. Nancy has studied the teachings of the greatest voice teachers in history and combined them here in a modern, friendly format for everyday singers. There are no earth-shattering revelations or miraculous methods; it’s all the time-tested knowledge taught by excellent teachers everywhere and handed down for generations.

Is this as good as voice lessons?

Yes! It is many voice lessons packed into 2 Cds. In the 70 minutes of instruction you’ll get answers to common questions as well as questions you never thought to ask. Once you’ve soaked it all in, if you are hungry for more, find a private teacher.

Will I learn how to sing better? Even me?

Two things will happen. First, you will learn; you will understand the different parts of your voice, how your instrument works and how to use it the best. Second, you will sing, strengthening, toning and supplying blood to the muscles of your voice. So yes, you will learn how to sing better.

What is Vocal Workout?

Vocal Workout, the 3rd CD in the set, is a terrific exercise CD, built to reinforce the lessons learned in Singing 101 and to Strengthen and Tone the muscles of your voice. In 37 minutes of warm-ups and exercises you will work on breath control, resonance, expression and flexibility. With synthesized rock band backing-tracks, each exercise, from The Crooner to Blues Improv, will keep you motivated and energized.

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