Links


READING RECOMMENDATIONS

for Pop Singers:

Booking, Promoting & Marketing Your Music by Nyree Belleville
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The Self-Promoting Musician: Strategies for Independent Music Success by Peter Spellman
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This Business of Music Marketing and Promotion by Tad Lathrop and Jim Pettigrew
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Music Business 101 by Brian Wesley Peters
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The Musician's Internet: Online Strategies for Success in the Music Business by Peter Spellman
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Ruthless Self-Promotion in the Music Business by Jeffrey P. Fisher
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How to Be A Pop Star by Kathy Baylor
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Becoming a Recording Artist by Kathy Baylor
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Start and Run Your Own Record Label by Daylle Deanna Schwartz
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The Complete Singer-Songwriter: A Troubadour’s Guide to Writing, Performing, Recording and Business
by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers
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I Don't Need a Record Deal!: Your Survival Guide for the Indie Music Revolution
by Daylle Deanna Schwartz
www.daylle.com

for Musical Theater Singers:

Making It On Broadway: Actors' Tales of Climbing to the Top by David Wienir & Jodie Langel
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Thank You Very Much: The Little Guide for Auditioning for the Musical Theater by Stuart Ostrow
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The Complete Professional Audition: A Commonsense Guide to Auditioning for Musicals and Plays by Darren Cohn & Michael Perilstein


for Classical Singers:

Nail Your Next Audtion by Janet Willliams
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Power Performance for Singers by Shirlee Emmons
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Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching


for your Musical Spirit:

Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within by Kenny Werner
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Fight Your Fear and Win: Seven Skills for Performing Your Best Under Pressure by Don Greene, PhD www.dongreene.com
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Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
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Yoga Sing by Suzanne Jackson
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Subliminal Persuasion for Singers on CD
(Susan Lombardo/Singing for Success)
Law of attraction applied through sub-conscious mind conditioning
Confidence, Success, Charisma
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Singers Spirit.com
Lisa Houston
A website offering inspiration for singers and exploring the connection between singing and spirituality.
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Radical Forgiveness Workshops with Donna Michael
Donna's a magical vocalist/ pianist/songwriter. She has the power to enlighten and heal!


MUSICAL SERVICES

Andrew St. Hilaire - low-cost transposition, transcribing, 16 and 32 bar cuts
www.makingthemusic.com
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Tom Griep - Piano and rehearsal tracks via fax and email - Musical Theater repertoire a specialty! His newsletter is amazing!
www.auditiontrax.com
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Michael Lavine - Musical Theater sheet music source - has everything, even obscure!
Broadwaymhl7@aol.com
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Studio Referral Service - Ellis Sorkin
Free service which connects you to a recording studio in the Western states that fits your needs. Say hi to Ellis for me!
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Roger Wright
pianist, accompanist, plays all styles
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Denny Martin - Nashville, TN
Full production recording studio specializing in county and contemporary Christian music.  Denny's a friend who can really move your career forward.  615-361-6073
www.dennymartinmusic.com



LARYNGOLOGISTS/ VOCAL HEALTH

Dr. Robert Andrews
www.headneck.com/
Santa Monica, CA
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Dr. Michael Riesberg
www.riesbergmd.com/
Pensacola, FL
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Dr. Robert Sataloff
Dr. Yolanda Heman-Ackah
www.phillyent.com/
Philadelphia, PA
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Dr. Thomas Cleveland (singing voice specialist)
Vanderbilt Voice Center
www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/health/centers/voice.html
Nashville, TN
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Dr. Anthony Jahn
www.operadoctor.com/
New York City, NY
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Dr. Steven Zeitels
www.mgh.harvard.edu/voicecenter/staff/zeitels.htm
Boston, MA
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Dr. Benjamin Asher- laryngologist NYC
www.benjaminashermd.com
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Kate Emerich (singing, speech, vocal rehab)
www.vocalessentials.com/
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Dr. Steven Feinberg
www.newportvoiceandswallow.com
Newport Beach, CA

MAGAZINES

classical singer.com
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L2Pnet.com (Live to Play formerly Singer & Musician)
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musicconnection.com
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www.performermag.com Northeast Performer, Southeast Performer, West Coast Performer
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BackStage.com


VOCAL INFO SITES

Just Gotta Sing! (first online store devoted to singers)
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vocalist.org.uk
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www.ncvs.org National Center for Voice & Speech
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VocalSpa.com (prep for classical voice auditions)
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SingerUniverse.com
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Singers.com


INSTRUCTIONAL DVDs/ CDs

Funky ‘n Fun CDs (4 training CDs for pop/rock/R&B singers)
www.funkynfun.com
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Singing with Style
Susan Anders
www.singers.com/instructional/susananders.html
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SightSinging (fantastic book- I use it all the time)
Mike Campbell - Hal Leonard Publishing
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Born to Sing: ABC'S OF Vocal Harmony, Music Reading and Ear Training
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Developing Vocal Riffs by David Marcelle (CD for R&B singers)
www.davidmarcelle.com/developingvocalriffs.htm
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Jazz Singer's Handbook & Vocal Improvisation by Michelle Weir


TRAINING

Howard Richman - Supportive Skills for Singers, Los Angeles, California
Learn to sing harmony, sing on pitch, self-accompany, piano skills, songwriting, read music, music theory, how to count, jazz/blues scales and everything else to make you a better musician.
www.soundfeelings.com/products/music_instruction/piano_lessons.htm

Amy Lyndon - Cold Reading Classes for Actors - Los Angeles
www.coldreadingclasses.com/
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Joel Asher - Acting Training - Los Angeles
www.joel-asher-studio.com/
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Robert Marks - New York City Vocal Coach, Musical Director, Accompanist
www.bobmarks.com/
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Shelley Lynn Johnson
Acting for Singers Coach- Musical Theater & Opera - San Francisco
www.actingforsingers.com/
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Jerry Danielson
Bass, Guitar, Piano Lessons in Santa Clarita, CA
www.busysignalstudios.com
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Jerry Meyerson
Body USA - private personal fitness training in Sherman Oaks, CA
I've been with Jerry for years!
www.bodyusa.org

MISCELLANEOUS GREAT STUFF

The Hula Honeys - if you're ever on the East Side of Maui (Haiku, Paia, Kahului) on a Monday night, you MUST check these gals out at the Hana Hou Restaurant in Haiku.  Great songs, blend and artistry.  Say Lisa from LA sent you!
www.ululoa.com/site/hula.html