Singer’s Guide to Powerful Performances by Jeannie Deva

“Singer’s Guide to Powerful Performances” provides insider information that every singer needs in order to create an unforgettable performance. Drawing from over four decades of work with top performers in every musical genre, celebrity voice and performance coach Jeannie Deva has written a groundbreaking book which includes hundreds of linked video examples and numerous practice tips and techniques including 55 innovative exercises. Jeannie Deva has created a fantastic book that provides invaluable information, tips and techniques for the modern vocalist; in fact, the modern artist. It is a great resource for bettering your craft. I highly recommend that you check it out. - David Frangioni Music Technologist, Digital Audio Specialist [Aerosmith, Rolling Stones, Shania Twain, Sting, Capitol Records] Whether you’re a beginner or professional, you’ll gain insights and tools to achieve greater levels of excellence. Deva covers every facet of how to make your songs come alive and confidently deliver powerful performances. Its 23 chapters and 230 pages include how to: Achieve vocal strength and endurance Resolve stage fright and performance anxiety Connect with your audience Develop vocal embellishments and vibrato Blend choral and backup vocals The eight essential elements to learning a song Take advantage of your own style Infuse each song you sing with your own unique interpretation Win auditions and contests: band, musical theatre, televised, and Internet Fashion your performer image Create a sensational set list Effectively practice and get things done Successfully work with your band or accompanist Use mic technique to sound your best Find the best mic for your voice Command your stage sound and equipment Care for and maintain a healthy voice Best singer foods Deva’s singer-gear reviews, recommendations and much more! “Jeannie Deva is one of the nation’s most respected voice and performance coaches. Through Singers Guide to Powerful Performances she offers many insights for vocalists who are striving for excellence. - Dale Kawashima, Music Publishing Exec who has worked with Michael Jackson, Prince, Sony Music and Motown Records “I’m thrilled to see a book for singers, which covers a breadth of essential topics from vocal warm-ups to insights on cutting edge technology. Jeannie Deva has given aspiring vocalists everywhere the gift of a relevant and readable guide as they journey toward new heights.” - Gregory A. Barker, Commissioning Editor, Voice Council