The Essentials of CoreSinging: A Joyful Approach to Singing and Voice Pedagogy

by Meribeth Dayme, Cynthia Vaughn founder, MagnoliaMusicStudio.com and coauthor of The Singing Book (Editor), Matthew Hoch (Editor)

Overview

The Essentials of CoreSinging: A Joyful Approach to Singing and Voice Pedagogy presents an innovative outlook by one of the most important voice pedagogues in modern times. CoreSinging, developed by Meribeth Dayme, offers a universal approach applicable and complementary to any style, system, or level of singing—the ultimate result transforms fear into joy and ease. For the first time, Cynthia Vaughn and Matthew Hoch have compiled and edited this culminating work of Meribeth Dayme.

CoreSinging is formed on five elements present in all stages of singing from beginner to professional: energy, awareness, imagination, practice, and performance. Concepts of energy—physical, metaphysical, mental, emotional, psychological, psychic, and spiritual—help singers transform themselves, their sound, and performance into an experience of healing. Contributors offer case studies and targeted strategies for further implementation and select writings of Dayme are also included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538164006
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	04/14/2022
Pages:	300
Sales rank:	631,462
Product dimensions:	6.01(w) x 8.61(h) x 0.89(d)

About the Author

Meribeth Dayme (1938–2019) has given master classes in singing and anatomy throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. She is the author of The Singing Book, The Performer’s Voice, and Dynamics of the Singing Voice..

Cynthia Vaughn is a respected singer, voice teacher, clinician, and coauthor of The Singing Book. A certified CoreSinging instructor, she has a decades-long association with Dayme and intimate knowledge of her methods.

Matthew Hoch is professor of voice at Auburn University. He is the series editor for the So You Want to Singbook series, associate editor of voice pedagogy for the Journal of Singing, and a certified CoreSinging instructor.

Table of Contents

Foreword, Nicola Harrison

Eureka Moment

Editorial Remarks, Matthew Hoch

Introduction, Cynthia Vaughn

Part I – The Elements of CoreSinging

Chapter 1: Basic Principles of CoreSinging

Chapter 2: Energy

Chapter 3: Awareness

Chapter 4: Imagination

Chapter 5: Practice and Performance

Chapter 6: A Summary of Key Elements of CoreSinging

Part II – Case Studies: Practical Application of CoreSinging

Chapter 7: Why CoreSinging?, Rachel Velarde

Chapter 8: The Body Knows How to Sing, Michael Hill

Chapter 9: A House with Four Rooms, Elizabeth Blades

Chapter 10: Using CoreSinging with Children, Teens, and Tweens, Aimee Woods

Chapter 11: Organized Fun, Patricia Rooney

Part III – Selected Writings

Meribeth Dayme: A Biographical Sketch, Susanne Bunch Hill

Spring Birthday Walk (unpublished 1986 poem)

A Little Book About Singing (2006)

Creating Confidence: How to Develop Your Personal Power and Presence (rev. 2006)

The Incredible Shrinking Singer: Rebuilding Your Confidence (1999), Cynthia Vaughn

Suggestions for Further Reading (Meribeth’s Recommended Reading List)

About the Editors and Contributors

Editorial Reviews

[This] book is a solid start for interested teachers. It is a refreshing outlook on vocal pedagogy and provides great supplemental material for any teacher looking to be well-rounded and comprehensive in their approach. As Meribeth Dayme states, “being imaginative and playful is a birthright that you have full permission to use as much as you like.”5

VOICEPrints: Journal of The New York Singing Teachers' Association

Meribeth Dayme’s pioneering legacy is now distilled in this volume to pass on to future generations. All the best instincts and concepts about how to successfully give confidence to and inspire students are laid out with clarity.

David Playfair

As both a how-to and reference guide, this book succeeds in tackling many ways to creatively approach a singing lesson and would be useful in creating lesson plans and providing tools for singers to carry in their vocal tool bag. Additionally, this book would be valuable for teachers who wish to expand their students’ capacities for self reflection. It is unique in that, after describing a concept, it offers a range of exercises that the reader can explore in real time and then follow up with evidence of the benefits. [This] book provides tremendous insight for new teachers entering the field of pedagogy, and inspiration for more experienced teachers who would like to refresh their approaches. It is scientific, practical, and just as joyful as Dayme intended.

Voice and Speech Review

This should be required reading for every budding voice teacher or teacher who is burnt out and needs a shot of renewal, and the “Basic Principles of CoreSinging” should be framed and put on every teacher and student’s wall.

Mark Crayton

A perfect, sincere, and respectful reflection of the CoreSinging approach. The case studies confirm just how important this work is. Meribeth Dayme and her wisdom are immortalized in this book--like her, it's a game changer.

--Lisa Perks, teacher, coach, and creator of Right to Sing

As both a how-to and reference guide, this book succeeds in tackling many ways to creatively approach a singing lesson and would be useful in creating lesson plans and providing tools for singers to carry in their vocal tool bag. Additionally, this book would be valuable for teachers who wish to expand their students' capacities for self reflection. It is unique in that, after describing a concept, it offers a range of exercises that the reader can explore in real time and then follow up with evidence of the benefits. [This] book provides tremendous insight for new teachers entering the field of pedagogy, and inspiration for more experienced teachers who would like to refresh their approaches. It is scientific, practical, and just as joyful as Dayme intended.

-- "Voice and Speech Review "

Meribeth Dayme's pioneering legacy is now distilled in this volume to pass on to future generations. All the best instincts and concepts about how to successfully give confidence to and inspire students are laid out with clarity.

--David Playfair, professor of voice, Brandon University

This is a wonderful, important book for those of us fortunate to have known Meribeth, and it is truly foundational for any lover of the human voice--a seminal contribution to vocal pedagogy. Indeed, it is a book for the human journey with much wisdom. The reflections of the contributors are fresh and illuminating.

--Susan Yarnall Monks, president, European Voice Teachers Association

This should be required reading for every budding voice teacher or teacher who is burnt out and needs a shot of renewal, and the "Basic Principles of CoreSinging" should be framed and put on every teacher and student's wall.

--Mark Crayton, professor of voice, Roosevelt University

From the Publisher

A perfect, sincere, and respectful reflection of the CoreSinging approach. The case studies confirm just how important this work is. Meribeth Dayme and her wisdom are immortalized in this book—like her, it’s a game changer.

Lisa Perks

This is a wonderful, important book for those of us fortunate to have known Meribeth, and it is truly foundational for any lover of the human voice—a seminal contribution to vocal pedagogy. Indeed, it is a book for the human journey with much wisdom. The reflections of the contributors are fresh and illuminating.

Susan Yarnall Monks