Singing From Scratch: How To Sing Like A Pro - Paperback

by Michael Graves (Author)

How to sing book for absolute beginners and pros alike written by a professional performer with 30 plus years of actual experience singing and teaching. This is a READ and DO book with 61 practical drills specifically designed to get fast unshakable results. This is NOT a fluff book with useless filler, or a tiny pamphlet written by a human book mill with no real experience as a performer, only to be passed off as a legitimate instructional book. The author, Michael Graves, is an accomplished performer/singer and vocal coach. See the author's page link under the title for more information about Michael and the book's website for video clips of recent performances. As the title suggests, Singing From Scratch starts with building the foundation of the foundation for any singer by uncovering the 'It Factor' and goes on to prove that the 'It Factor' is something everyone possesses, but is simply undeveloped. Then, in an easy to follow, systematic, interactive and fun manner, the reader develops the ability to not only sing, but to sing as well as any pro. If you have been told you are 'tone deaf', understand that there is no such thing. You can sing. This book will show you how. If you are an accomplished singer looking to improve your ability and sing better, the information and drills in this book will do just that. And the book doesn't stand alone. The website for the book provides additional support in the form of instructional videos, audio samples, and a blog written by the author as well as links to his podcast. Singing From Scratch and all ancillary works are based on the Conceptual Singing Method (TM). A proven vocal instruction method developed by Michael Graves.

Author Biography

Michael Graves has been performing since the age of 4. In fact Michael's first memory of singing is harmonizing with the whine of his mothers vacuum cleaner at the age of 2. At age 4 he was singing with his mother and father in his fathers traveling Country and Western band. From those very formative performing years a long and gratifying career grew that spans 35+ years and still growing. He has performed at some of the worlds most prestigious venues like the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, The Ryman Auditorium (Home of the Grand Ole Opry) and The Grand Ole Opry House among many many others. He has performed all over the United States, in Europe, and Asia. He has performed with and for several performers over the years including, Kirstie Alley, John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Giovanni Ribisi, David Campbell, Lisa Marie Presley, James Barbour, and many many more. Michael has throughout the years shared his knowledge and abilities as a singer and a performer with several students, aspiring musicians, singers, and performers and has finally put that vast knowledge of musical performance to paper and video in the book Singing From Scratch and the Singing From Scratch Video Course. Michael is a dedicated father and husband and is very proud of all of his children and their artistic abilities. Originally from Texas, he comes from a very large family of talented singers and performers.