Written by a career vocalist, this valuable blueprint provides readers with the professional insight and practical steps for building a top notch, profitable singing career. Enlightening anecdotes, encouraging pep talks, veteran’s words of wisdom, and tricks of the trade that only the pros know guide the contemporary vocalist through the mental, technical and physical challenges for achieving excellence in today’s music business.

Topics include:

• Defining your goals
• Finding your unique voice for the stage
• Performance anxiety
• Building a complimentary repertoire
• Shining at auditions and booking gigs
• Creating a signature look
• Fine-tuning your act
• Maximizing self-promotion efforts
• The anatomy of successful gigs
• The career vocalist’s inventory