For anyone who wants to turn his dreams of singing into reality, for anyone who is self-conscious about speaking or singing in public, for anyone who hates the sound of her own voice on answering machines–SET YOUR VOICE FREE offers the solution. With innovative techniques and enjoyable exercises that have worked wonders with his professional clients, the internationally acclaimed vocal coach Roger Love demonstrates how to carry a tune, expand vocal range, and speak with ease, confidence, and effectiveness.

5 Responses to “Set Your Voice Free: How To Get The Singing Or Speaking Voice You Want”

1. Sergio R. Gonzalez Jr. says:

   May 12, 2010 at 12:00 am

   I purchase this title used. That was a big mistake. The book was supposed to come with an instructional CD instead it came with a CD from ABBA the famous vocal group.

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2. Gareth Bird says:

   February 15, 2010 at 12:00 am

   As someone who works with semi-pro bands and musicians I was looking for something which would help with vocal technique. I looked at a number of different books but opted for this one based on review up to when I bought it.

   I have too say I’ve hardly used the book itself but the accompanying CD has been a Godsend. It helps you identify common vocal problems (for both male and female voices), shows you how to overcome them and offers exercises to improve your technique. Roger’s “Miracle” of “Middle Voice” 9as he calls it), is exactly that. I’d never heard of this even though I’d previously had some singing lessons from a well-respected coach and been singing live for a number of years.

   I’ve used most of the exercises myself and keep the CD permanently in my car so I can use it on the way to playing gigs. Great to warm up to and to remind yourself of the essential points of good vocal technique just when you need it.

   Author of Gig-Getter: how to get more gigs than you can play

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3. Nicholas Martellacci says:

   January 4, 2010 at 12:00 am

   Among other things, I’m a square dance caller. During a festival I can call up to 10 hours per day over 3-4 days. I depend on my voice. A few years back I noticed problems creeping into my voice – tiredness, hoarseness, etc. I read this book and began working with the exercises on the CD. Yes, it was frustrating at first. But now I’m back in control of my voice. And I’ve got a smoother instrument. Love’s work with the “middle voice” is truly amazing. I’ve heard voice teachers discuss it in the past. Roger Love actually shows you how to make friends with this mysterious region of the voice so that high notes can be reached without shouting or straining. I keep a copy of the exercises in my car so I can warm up before events. If you sing or want to sing, BUY THIS BOOK!

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4. Terrel Lovett says:

   December 23, 2009 at 12:00 am

   This is a wonderful book, for amateur and professional alike.

   It is so very easy to read and apply, the exorcises are fun and effective,you won’t even realize you are “practicing”. Do yourself a favor and read this book, Roger has a handle on this subject; you feel very soon into the book that you can trust him. Everyone I know could benefit for it. And I plan on recommending it.

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5. A. Sugawara says:

   October 6, 2009 at 12:00 am

   When I first bought the book, I was delighted with the insights on middle voice. But the problem is–and it’s a problem any buyer of this book will eventually encounter–is that you’ll eventually hit a wall in progression. In short, it’s because the book is a great, easy-to-understand introduction to singing, but lacks the depth to really show how (and especially what) needs changing in your voice.

   The theory itself is pretty solid, but lacks the technical explanation to really help you pinpoint what’s wrong with your voice. These are things I realized only after learning from a great teacher (who pretty much espouses the same perspective as Roger Love). The problem is–well, yourself. The book talks about brassy, gravelly or nasally voices. The issue is that often your own ear is comfortable with how you sound (after all it’s the sound you’ve been hearing for years and years). So even if you have a throaty voice, you likely won’t realize it unless:

   a) a technical explanation is given on how a sound should be produced, or

   b) a teacher listens to you and breaks your voice down.

   Since a) isn’t achieved in the book, and since Roger Love can’t hear your voice (though I’m sure he’d be able to break it down in person), the book can only take you so far. There’s no way to gauge if your voice is too nasally, too throaty or too brassy. I thought my voice was balanced, but it turned out to be really throaty, something I didn’t realize (and could never realize with the book). Granted, there are helpful elements nonetheless, like the breathing exercises and the emphasis on “yogi-bear” low larynx. But I recommend the The Singer’s Companion: A Guide to Improving Your Voice and Performance, which has more tangible, technical explanations that’ll help you more in the long run.

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