Main description:

"Cross-Training in the Voice Studio: A Balancing Act'' is an innovative resource for teachers and students of singing in today's evolving professional landscape. Saunders-Barton and Spivey offer an inside view of their applied studios and the results of the cross-training process.

As vocal performance demands continue to change, singers must adapt in order to stay competitive in the job market. The authors address this challenge and provide a practical technical approach to developing the most flexible and resilient singing voices-the essence of their philosophy of "bel canto can belto," embracing classical and vernacular styles.

Key Features
*In-depth chapter on resonance/registration for voice building
*Cross-training in the academic vs. the private studio
*Cross-training with repertoire
*Coverage of multi-disciplinary training: how acting, speech, movement, and dance support studio effort
*PluralPlus Companion Website with student recordings to enhance concepts within the text

''Cross Training in the Voice Studio: A Balancing Act'' is a must-read for anyone in the singing profession seeking insight on cross-training.

Contents:

Chapter 1: How Did We Come to This? Chapter 2:The Balancing Act of Registration and Resonance. Chapter 3: Repertoire: How the Styles Serve Each Other. Chapter 4: Cross-Training vs. Crossover. Chapter 5: From the Ivory Tower to the Trenches. Chapter 6: It Takes a Village. Chapter 7:The Way Forward.