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Summary: Good book for beginners/Intermidiate
Review: The book does what it's supposed to do. Playing the CD in the car to and from work do wonders after some days/weeks/months, and is worth the price many times by itself. However it is not structured enough, it lacks some explaining how to get to/achieve/perform different techniques and excercises. You could be stuck, but chances are you get by.
Rating: 
Summary: Highly recommended
Review: The book is informative, clear, concise, and well designed. The vocal exercise CD is excellent. I've been using it everyday for two months and have noticed a vast improvement in my voice. It's challenging, interesting, and very well-produced. I can't say enough good things about it. I'm very grateful to the author.
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Summary: A Must-read for all Singers
Review: The Contemporary Singer is a must-read for all singers - beginning and advanced. It clearly and precisely details all aspects of vocal technique - physical mechanics of the vocal instrument and a complete explanation of all that is required to master the skills (practicing, vocal health, performing & auditioning). Ms. Peckham has also added in some very helpful information that applies to a singer of contemporary music - from belting to proper microphone usage. The accompanying cd of beginner and advanced warm-ups (for low and high voice) is extremely useful and helpful. As a professional singer with nearly 20 years experience, I found this book to be the perfect brushup. In addition, I learned some very helpful information that will undoubtedly improve my singing. How I wish this book had existed when I was first learning to sing! The detail and clarity surely would've made it an easier and certainly less frustrating experience.
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Summary: An OK book to read
Review: While I found the information in the very book helpful, the CD was terrible!! If you do not have access to a piano and/or pianist for the vocalises, I suggest you find a more user-friendly book with progressive vocalises on the CD(s) and where you will only need a CD player to do them. Overall the book is OK with lots of technical information (stuff that a vocalist needs to know) but I must admit that the CD did absolutely nothing for me!!
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