Power Performance for Singers: Transcending the Barriers

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Part I . The Power of Performance 1: This Thing Called Performance 2: The Characteristics of Peak Performance 3: What is Mental Toughness?
Part II . Preperformance 4: The Performance Cycle: Plans and Routines 5: The Self and Performance: You, the Person; You, the Performer 6: Physical Well-Being and Relaxation 7: Setting Goals 8: Developing Self-Confidence through Positive Thinking 9: The Ar
Part III . Performance 15: Exploring and Planning "Meaning" for Performance 16: The Audition and the Competition 17: The Song Recital and the Staged Performance 18: The Coach's and/or Accompanist's Place in Singers' Audition, Competition, and Performance
Part IV . Postperformance 20: Postperformance Management 21: Staleness and Burnout in Performers 22: Mental Rehabilitation following Vocal Injury or Illness Afterword: Getting Your Act Together, the Ultimate Solution
Appendix 1: Exercise Forms
Appendix 2: Teaching Points

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To perform well in today's highly competitive world where technical skills have been advanced to an unprecedented degree, a singer must be able to handle incredible pressure within the performing arena; his or her ability to deal with this stress will often determine whether he or she will succeed. Why, then, do singers with less technical skill sometimes out-perform stars? Why do some stars suddenly stop performing? What is that mysterious factor that makes an electric performance? Consistent, competent performances do not depend solely upon superior vocal skills, nor are they a matter of luck. On the contrary, the best performances result from a combination of mental attitude, concrete performing skills, and excellent technical skills in that order. Yet most singers have never had the opportunity to acquire the essential skills that make for a successful career. Written as a self-help manual for singers at all levels of expertise, Power Performance for Singers is designed to teach performing artists, and especially singers, how to experience elite performance at their level. The skills outlined in this book will help singers use what they have, to enjoy their voices during performance, and to perform consistently to the best of their present ability.

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It is written with great enthusiasm and clearly laid out in a way that will make it a useful tool to those who need it....there are useful insights to do with confidence-building which will resonate with many singers

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