Full Voice Music Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults (3rd Edition) - Williams - Book

Author/Composer:

WILLIAM, JENEVORA

Instrumentation:

VOICE

Model #:

3ZFVMTSCP

Author: Jenevora Williams
Format: Book
Subject: Voice

A practical, accessible guide with the latest research in vocal pedagogy, child development, and voice science. This fully updated and expanded third edition offers fresh insights and strategies for fostering healthy vocal development throughout all stages of growth.

Addressing all aspects of the needs of young singers
Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults is an invaluable resource for singing teachers and choral directors, offering comprehensive guidance for effective voice instruction. In collaboration with renowned voice specialists, Dr. Williams shares in-depth information including:

• physical and emotional development during early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence
• vocal tract anatomy, function, and health
• how the human brain learns and neurology-informed instructional strategies
• best practices for embracing the diversity of our students and creating truly inclusive teaching spaces

PLUS a holistic approach to developing musicianship by Alex Aitken
Designed to inspire a more integrated and transformative teaching practice, three unique interludes by Alex Aitken explore musicianship in an innovative way: through feeling, thinking, doing, saying, and learning.

70 practical exercises for your students
This resource offers 70(!) in-depth exercises, organized by topic for easy navigation. Topics include pitch, phonation, resonance, breath management, mindset, and more!

Want to explore deeper?
Dr. Williams provides a goldmine of recommended further reading by subject area. Subjects include: Singing Teaching, Children's Voices, Music Publications, Children's Physical Growth and Sport Science, Voice Function and Anatomy, Vocal Health, Education, Special Education Needs, and Phonetics.

Dr. Jenevora Williams is a globally renowned voice expert, celebrated for her pioneering research in children's voices, vocal health, and singing pedagogy. With extensive experience as a voice rehabilitation specialist, she is highly sought after as a speaker and educator, presenting her innovative, evidence-based approach for audiences worldwide. A passionate advocate for student-centered learning environments that are imaginative, playful, and inclusive, Jenevora continues to shape vocal education with her practical expertise and dedication to the field.