BORN TO SING DVD - Vocal Course

A fully integrated, cross-referenced Multimedia Program featuring the Vocal Power Method.
60 min. DVD + 30 min. Vocal Workout CD
ISBN 092719482.
US$44.95 CAN$51.00  £29.00  AU$70.00

ABOUT THIS MULTI-MEDIA PACKAGE
The Born To Sing DVD Course is a true “How-To” vocal training program, offering exercises designed to expand and uplifting your vocal skills and artistry while keeping your voice healthy. Power Method is a unique, effective approach to vocal technique, developed by Howard and Elisabeth whose combined backgrounds include B.S. and M.S. degrees in voice from the Juilliard School and years of teaching and performing experience in New York and Los Angeles. The Born To Sing series has gained the attention and respect of professionals in both classical and pop music fields. VOCAL TECHNIQUES: A simple step-by-step approach teaches you techniques in breath control, support, focusing the vocal cords, vibrato - how to control it, use it or eliminate it and how to use the four natural resonances. You also learn how to eliminate the register break for smooth and easy singing throughout the vocal range. STYLE and PERSONAL STYLE: Become an expressive artist in any style - Rock, R&B, Country, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Gospel, Broadway or classical.  Learn effective phrasing and pronunciation.  Learn creative improvisation - Explore the 'licks' & Blues influence.  Improvisational freedom leads you to finding and perfecting your own personal style.

REVIEWS
Leading laryngologist, Hans von Leden, “Voice Doctor to the Stars”
“Dear Howard and Elisabeth, I congratulate you on your success in producing an effective, interesting and attractive instructional video … You have clarified some difficult maneuvers and I was particularly impressed by your fascinating sequence on the vibrato. You have managed to convert an enormous scope into well-chosen examples and recommendations. I have not seen a similar condensed presentation of a complex and multi-dimensional subject Thank you for the opportunity of reviewing this exciting teaching tool.” Sincerely yours, Hans von Leden, MD

"The Born to Sing deluxe Voice Training Course, by Howard Austin and Elisabeth Howard is a very useful and welcome coaching program. Beginning with Technique, this no-nonsense approach will train singers in developing their abilities in a variety of styles as well as develop a personal style...well thought out...clear...includes a great deal...worth many times the cost." Library Journal

"Even if you think you can't sing, this will get you started. This training has carried me through years of healthy, professional singing ." Paige O'Hara, voice of Belle, "Beauty And The Beast" film 

" ... takes a `hands-on', `lead by example' approach via books, video and audio  cassettes... touches all aspects of singing from basic breathing to advanced pop/rock ornamentation... the authors explain, demonstrate and have you exercise with them...teachers might find the Born to Sing series especially helpful as a guide to their own teaching...and recommend it to their students as an adjunct to studio work." - The Journal of Singing - The National Association of Teachers of Singing

"I have been using the "Born To Sing" for 4 months and the results have been nothing short of phenomenal! I use the CDs and the book for about 2-1/2 hours a day and the improvement is showing in my weekly shows.  The other singers have been commenting on the major improvement.   I would recommend it to ANYONE who is serious in developing a winning singing voice." Brian Douglas KMA Records Nashville - Recording Artist

”Hi Howard - I always felt that there must be certain techniques and tips regarding pop singing that I did not encounter in my classical training and Born To Sing Provided these. Especially useful is the way you approach the sound of vowels and diphthongs.” Amanda Schenk / Recording Artist - Republic of South Africa

"Dear Howard, In my search for “solutions” I have read books, listened to tapes, and taken some singing lessons. Your ability to apply your extensive knowledge directly to my speaking problem was VERY helpful. Your ability to identify my speaking problems and find solutions easily exceeded that of most of the people with whom I have worked, including speech pathologists." Jay Goldstein / Portland, Oregon

"I find your Born to Sing lessons on CDs very useful in both my voice classes and my world music class, to demonstrate the art of vocal embellishment in popular music." Henrietta Carter – Chair, Performing Arts, Golden West College

"The music reading course is most valuable for large classes too - and non music majors. ...response is positive and enthusiastic ... paid off in results ... many developed to where they were able to participate successfully with the chorus." Ira Paul Schwartz - Professor of Music and Theater - State University - Brockport, NY

"Your Vocal Harmony Course is great! It's fun and encouraging too. Having both male and female voice to listen to and match makes all the difference ... and filling in the missing notes of intervals and chords and getting immediate feedback is just what we need. Thanks." Jayne Campbell - Westlake - Harvard School

“My 9 year old has been using your voice training CD's for about 2 years.  At her last voice lesson, she hit 4 octaves.   Keep up the good work you put out great products!” Thanks! Dr. Jerry Sullivan

"Recently, I taught a choir to produce the four resonances you describe in Born To Sing.  In fifteen minutes they were producing a fuller, richer sound than their choir director had ever heard before. Your teaching methods are highly original and effective." John Glenn Paton , Professor of Music, University of Colorado

"...for the experienced professional as well as the neophyte...can remedy vocal problems step-by step... Born to Sing could become to the study of singing what Berlitz has become to the study of languages." John DeMain , Musical Director of The Houston Grand Opera, conductor for Placido Domingo - director of the Madison symphony orchestra, Opera Pacific

"Wow! It's good to have a new approach...very clear illustrations...techniques I've used for years...good to see them in writing." - Maralin Niska , Metropolitan Opera

"Born to Sing is the definitive vocal studies package...I highly recommend it." Sam Brown III , record producer - Motown, Michael Jackson, Maxine Nightingale and Al Wilson

"Most of all, the skill I'm developing through the Born to Sing approach, is adding years and versatility to my career, which otherwise might have been limited. I believe Born to Sing is a key to health, versatility, longevity and excellence in singing." Monica Pege , grand prize winner - Star Search