At a time of unprecedented interest in improvisation across the arts, The Art of Becoming boldly asserts that everyone can and should improvise. Drawing on emerging psychological literature as well as their own research with musicians, authors Raymond MacDonald and Graeme Wilson - both music psychologists and renowned performers in their own right - propose new ideas on what defines improvisation in music. MacDonald and Wilson explore the cognitive processes involved, the role of specialist skills or knowledge in improvised interaction, and the nature of understanding between improvisers. Their investigation lays out how we develop as improvisers, alongside health benefits derived from music participation. The Art of Becoming is a vital resource for courses on improvisation in contemporary practice, and for those applying musical improvisation in community and therapeutic contexts, setting out a framework based on psychological findings for understanding improvisation as a universal capability and an essentially social behavior. With suggestions for approaching this practice in new ways at any level, it demonstrates how improvisation transcends musical genres and facilitates collaboration between practitioners from disciplines across the artistic spectrum. Putting forward important implications for contemporary artistic practices, pedagogy, music therapy and the psychology of social behavior, The Art of Becoming provides fresh and provocative insights for anyone interested in playing, studying, teaching, or listening to improvised music.

The Recital Books congratulate students for a job well done by providing correlated repertoire to their Lesson Books that are based on concepts they've already learned. As a result, the pieces are quickly mastered. Recital Book Level 4 comprises mostly arrangements of familiar tunes like "'Country Gardens" and "Amazing Grace," and a few new originals as well.

Raise Your Voice, by glass shattering vocal coach Jaime Vendera, is considered by many to be the "Singer's Bible." This groundbreaking vocal training manual features Jaime's truly unique approach to vocal technique and voice training which is keeping famous singers on the road, performing night after night. Through Jaime's Vocal Stress Release program and his the Isolation Method you too will discover how easy it is to extend your vocal range and increase your vocal power beyond what you have ever imagined possible. As well, you'll discover chapters covering vocal health, the singer's diet, physical and vocal exercises, stage & studio tips, as well as advanced rock singing techniques such as how to scream or add grit. Raise Your Voice contains over 150 pictures and illustrations, over 200 Useful Tips from the author, tips from over twenty of the world's top rock singers and vocal instructors, 72 audio examples and 10+ hours of audio/video instruction through the Raise Your Voice "Member's Section" though jaimevendera.com. Membership is included via password within the book. If you want to extend your vocal range, enhance your tone, improve vocal stamina, increase vocal power, boost vocal health, master advanced techniques like grit and the whistle register, conquer stage fright, and become a great performing/recording artist, Raise Your Voice is the answer

The Universal Edition is designed for all English-speaking countries outside of the United States, including Canada, the U. K. and Australia. This edition uses the British system of terminology for rhythmic values such as "crotchet" for quarter note.

Modern Recording Techniques is the bestselling, authoritative guide to sound and music recording. Whether you’re just starting out or are looking to improve your skills, this book provides an in-depth guide to the art and technologies of music production and is a must-have reference for all audio bookshelves.

Using its familiar and accessible writing style, this new edition has been fully updated, presenting the latest production technologies and including detailed coverage of digital audio workstations (DAWs), networked audio, musical instrument digital interface (MIDI), signal processing and much more. Modern Recording Techniques is supported by a host of video tutorials, which provide additional listening and visual examples, making this text essential reading for students, instructors and professionals.

This updated tenth edition includes:

Newly expanded "Art and Technology" chapters, providing more tips, tricks and insights for getting the best out of your recording, mixing, monitoring and mastering

An expanded MIDI chapter to include MIDI 2.0

More in-depth coverage of digital audio and the digital audio workstation

Greater coverage of immersive audio, including Dolby Atmos Production

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Sound and Hearing 3. Studio Acoustics and Design 4. Microphones: Design and Application 5. The Analog Tape Recorder 6. Digital Audio Technology 7. The Digital Audio Workstation 8. Groove Tools and Techniques 9. MIDI and Electronic Music Technology 10. The iOS in Music Production 11. Multimedia and the Web 12. Synchronization 13. Amplifiers 14. Power- and Ground-Related Issues 15. Signal Processing 16. The Art and Technology of Monitoring 17. The Art and Technology of Recording 18. The Art and Technology of Mixing 19. The Art and Technology of Mastering 20. Immersive Audio 21. Media Distribution and Manufacturing 22. It's all about the Journey