Review: This book and CD package consists of 12 vocal exercises that help train the voice using various intervals, octaves, syncopation, appoggiatura, mordent, gruppetto and more. Expand your vocal experience as well as your musical vocabulary. The 24-page booklet includes printed sheet music and a training practice log to help the artist/student stay focused. A total of 48 exercises are included on the CD (12 exercises recorded in 4 vocal ranges). All these exercises were used by the late Maestro David Kyle in his vocal training regimen. Maestro Kyle has trained thousands of artists, many who are nationally famous. All of the exercises in this set have been adapted from the original versions to be in a more usable format for this training program, and also in an effort to accommodate various singing levels. The set consists of English words only, not the Italian version. All vocalists can benefit greatly from these exercises, no matter what their experience or training level!

Chapters: About the Author, Exercise Listing and Practice Tips, Special Notes and Enunciation Tips, Vaccai Exercises 13-21, The Mordent, Different Ways of Executing the Mordent, Introduction to the Gruppetto or Turn, The Gruppetto or Turn, Introduction to the Trill or Shake, Runs and Scale Passages, The Portamento, The Portamento - Second Method, Comprehensive Study, Theory 1, Theory 2, Practice Log, Contact info and Products Page

Review: The Vocal Gymnastics CD and Booklet Set consists of the majority of voice exercises that were taught by the late Maestro David Kyle of Seattle, WA. There are 5 CD's that contain the same exercises, each recorded in a different key to accommodate various voice ranges. The 30 page booklet includes the exercises in musical format, printed in the key of C, as a reference. Also included are tips on how to practice the exercises, information on how to properly care for the voice and much more. Vocalists will find this a very convenient and thorough vocal training tool. The booklet includes a training log to track daily practice.

Chapters: Breathing Exercises, Beginning Resonance Exercises, Intermediate Resonance Exercises, Vowels and Vowel Sound Study, Pitch Exercises, Beginning Vocal Gymnastic Exercises, Intermediate Vocal Gymnastic Exercises, Lutgen Exercises #1, Lutgen Exercises #2, Vaccai Exercises #1, Vaccai Exercises #2, Vaccai Exercises #3, Vaccai Exercises #4, Without You, No Other Love, And This Is My Beloved, Another Suitcase In Another Hall, Lovely, The Girl In 14G, Make Believe, In My Life, Think Of Me, Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again, Goodnight, My Someone, I Could Be Happy With You, I Could Have Danced All Night, I Have Dreamed, I Loved You Once In Silence, I'll Know, If I Loved You, In My Own Little Corner, Is It Really Me?, It Wonders Me, Many A New Day, Much More, My Favorite Things, My White Knight, Once You Lose Your Heart, Out Of My Dreams, The Simple Joys Of Maidenhood, Simple Little Things, Sixteen Going On Seventeen, So Many People, The Sound Of Music, There's A Small Hotel, Till There Was You, We Kiss In A Shadow, What's The Use Of Wond'rin', Wouldn't It Be Loverly, How Lovely To Be A Woman

Review: This book and CD set was created to help those working in the public speaking arena. It can also be an effective tool for those desiring to strengthen and improve their speaking voice. The lessons consist of breathing exercises, vowel/consonant study, tone/resonance, diction/enunciation, projection, and overall voice production. All exercises were developed and practiced by the late Maestro David Kyle, renowned teacher of both singing and spoken voice.

Chapters: The Diaphragm - Exercises for Perfect Breath Control, Abdomen - Exercises for Perfect Breath Contol, Coordination and Projection - More Exercises for Perfect Breath Control, Jaw - Tongue - Lips - Mouth - Improving Breath coordination and control, Vocalization - Vocal Exercises, Instruction on Letters N and NG, Resonance, Vowels, Consonants, Recap

Review: A must for every vocalist who longs to study like the masters...Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, Justin Timberlake. Every singer begins with these basic fundamental vocal exercises which will test your strength, as well as commitment. Included in this CD are 10 daily exercises including cadenzas, crescendos, legato and more. CD is recorded in four vocal key ranges so is adaptable for medium and low voices. Booklet includes printed sheet music, instruction, and a training practice log to help stay focused! These time-honored exercises have been modified from the original Lutgen version for this unique program. The CD consists of ten exercises that are excellent for training the voice and developing vocal range (total of 40 exercises). Singers of all levels may improve their vocal skills by using this easy-to-follow program.

Chapters: About The Author, Ackjknowledgements, Exercise Listing And Practice Tips, Lutgen Exercises 1-10 Vol 1 For High Voice, Practice Log, Theory 1, Theory 2, Contact Info And Products Page

Review: A continuation of Volume 1, this set includes exercises 11-20 with trills, andante, allegretto and more. Ten exercises in four vocal key ranges specifically for high voice (total 40 exercises). The CD and Booklet set have been revised from the original Lutgen exercises for this specific training program. Ten exercises in four vocal key ranges for high voice (total 40 exercises). Strengthen the voice and develop the lower ranges at the same time. All exercises used in Maestro David Kyle's vocal training program.

Chapters: About The Author, Exercise Listening And Practice Tips, Lutgen Excercises 11, Practice Log, Theory 1, Theory 2, Contact Info And Products Page

Review: A continuation of Volume 1, this set includes exercises 11-20 with trills, andante, allegretto and more. Ten exercises in four vocal key ranges specifically for Medium Low (total 40 exercises). The CD and Booklet set have been revised from the original Lutgen exercises for this specific training program. Ten exercises in four vocal key ranges for high voice (total 40 exercises). Strengthen the voice and develop the lower ranges at the same time. All exercises used in Maestro David Kyle's vocal training program.

Chapters: About The Author, Exercise Listing And Practice Tips, Lutgen Excercises, Practice Log, Theory 1, Theory 2, Contact Info And Products Page

Review: A must for every vocalist who longs to study like the masters...Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, Justin Timberlake. Every singer begins with these basic fundamental vocal exercises which will test your strength, as well as commitment. Included in this CD are 10 daily exercises including cadenzas, crescendos, legato and more. CD is recorded in four vocal key ranges so is adaptable for medium and low voices. Booklet includes printed sheet music, instruction, and a training practice log to help stay focused! These time-honored exercises have been modified from the original Lutgen version for this unique program. The CD consists of ten exercises that are excellent for training the voice and developing vocal range (total of 40 exercises). Singers of all levels may improve their vocal skills by using this easy-to-follow program.

Chapters: Exercise listing and practice tips, Lutgen exercises 1-10, Theory 1, Theory 2, Practice log, Contact info/products page

Review: A unique compilation of voice exercises that includes a 110-page spiral bound book, demo CD and Pitch Exercise CD. Most exercises printed in Key of C as a reference. The Pitch CD consists of nine intonation exercises in five musical keys, allowing the singer to improve pitch and also develop range (total of 45 exercises). The materials contain the fundamentals of voice training, following step-by-step order. Demo CD is a useful tool for personal players or in the car.

Chapters: Breathing Exercises, Intermediate Resonance Exercises, Beginning Vocal Gymnastics Exercises, Intermediate Vocal Gymnastics Exercises, Lutgen Exercises, Use vowels sounds mi-mah-no, Accentuate vowels and resonate in the head register, Enunciation and diction, Vaccia Exercises, Determining Your Best Vocal Range, Caring For Your Voice, Personal Style and Phrasing, Perfect Singing, Rules For Success, Practice Regimen

Review: This book and CD package consists of 12 vocal exercises that help train the voice using various intervals, octaves, syncopation, appoggiatura, mordent, gruppetto and more. Expand your vocal experience as well as your musical vocabulary. The 24-page booklet includes printed sheet music and a training practice log to help the artist/student stay focused. A total of 48 exercises are included on the CD (12 exercises recorded in 4 vocal ranges). All these exercises were used by the late Maestro David Kyle in his vocal training regimen. Maestro Kyle has trained thousands of artists, many who are nationally famous. All of the exercises in this set have been adapted from the original versions to be in a more usable format for this training program, and also in an effort to accommodate various singing levels. The set consists of English words only, not the Italian version. All vocalists can benefit greatly from these exercises, no matter what their experience or training level!

Chapters: Exercise listing and practice tips, Enunciation tips, Vaccai exercises 1-12, Theory 1, Theory 2, Practice log