Publications
An essential collection of jazz and blues vocal classics! This unique vocal songbook was carefully curated by members of the Berklee College of Music voice faculty to challenge and inspire singers of all levels. Featuring a diverse selection of iconic standards, from evocative ballads like “The Nearness of You” and swinging up-tempo numbers like “How High the Moon” to soulful blues heads like “(They Call It) Stormy Monday” and breezy bossa novas like “Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado),” this collection offers a wealth of opportunities for musical exploration and discovery. Inside, you will find meticulously transcribed lyrics and chord charts, along with insightful performance notes and historical context for each song.
This songbook is an invaluable resource for vocalists seeking to deepen their understanding of jazz and blues, and to begin to hone their improvisational skills to cultivate an expressive and individual vocal style.
Available for purchase from Amazon.
Anne Peckham’s newest publication, Vocal Studies for the Contemporary Singer is the much-anticipated follow-up to Peckham’s bestselling books, Elements of Vocal Technique for the Contemporary Singer and Vocal Workouts for the Contemporary Singer. These new exercises and etudes are based on Peckham’s highly effective vocal method. Vocal Studies for the Contemporary Singer will help vocalists advance their vocal technique and improve practice habits with new skill building exercises, original songs, stage performance advice and more. Included are sing-along tracks to support an efficient and productive workout.
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The Contemporary Singer –Elements of Vocal Technique
Second Edition
This comprehensive guide based on the curriculum of the Voice Department at Berklee College of Music is a must-have for every vocalist, male and female alike. The Contemporary Singer covers all the essentials, including: an overview of the singing process, treating voice as an instrument, tips for getting started and overcoming stage fright, proper posture and breathing, tone, discovering resonance, belting, diction, maintaining vocal health, mic techniques, and exercises for all voice ranges and types on the accompanying CD. Includes lead sheets for such standard vocal repertoire pieces as: Yesterday * I’m Beginning to See the Light * and I Heard it Through the Grapevine. Maximize your vocal potential with this outstanding guide!
(Berklee Press). The vocal workouts in this much-anticipated follow-up to Peckham’s bestselling The Contemporary Singer are based on Berklee College of Music’s highly effective vocal method. This volume will help vocalists develop the voice through good vocal health, warm-up exercises, advanced techniques, stage performance advice and more. Also includes sing-along tracks to support your workout. Audio is accessed online for download or streaming and contains PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. 8-1/2 x 12.
(Berklee Methods). The Berklee in the Pocket Singer’s Handbook is a must-have guide that sets a perfect 45- to 60-minute practice routine for you. Use it as your practice manual for a total vocal workout, from warm up to cool down. Covers: breathing exercises, tips for productive practice, mental practicing, breathing for relaxation, cool down techniques and more. Learn new tunes, clarify diction, and improve all aspects of your singing!
Online Undergraduate Course
Voice Technique 101
Voice study is the secret to success for many contemporary vocal artists. Voice Technique 101 is an introductory course designed to teach you how to make your voice sound more powerful, how to use vocal technique to expand your range and expression, and how to become more confident in vocal performances. This course is a fantastic starting point for anyone wanting to make the most of their voice.