Includes bibliographical references and index.

Setting the stage. Introduction. The journey continues ; The voice, performance, and performance anxiety ; Stage and studio technology ; Relationships : Singers, producers, and engineers ; Bringing it all together ; A few things to consider -- The emergence of technology. A different world ; Technology in music ; A bit of perspective ; The implications of technology -- A history of the voice. Communion and community ; Safety and invitation ; The journey of the voice ; Melody and memory ; The role of the voice -- The rise of the new voice. Musicality : from song to speech ; Meaning : from communal to individual experience ; Manageability : from confidence to caution ; The three changes -- The birth of performance and performance anxiety. Singing ; Performing ; Performance anxiety ; A new beginning --

Enter the cast. Singers, producers, and engineers. Are you ready? ; Some common problems ; Producers and engineers ; Singers -- Communication. Common communication issues ; The communication choice point -- Intentions and expectations. A look at the differences ; Additional intention-related and expectation-related challenges ; Dealing with intentions and expectations ; The birth of partnership -- Responsibility. The blame game ; Another look at singers, producers, and engineers ; The fundamental cause of blame ; The true nature of responsibility ; Radical responsibility ; The fulfillment of partnership ; Partnership onstage and in the studio ; Equality and leadership -- Personality. Habits, patterns, and moods ; The personality principle --

Mastering the tools. An overview of the recording process and pre-production. Why singers need to know about technology ; Process, equipment, tools, and concepts ; Expanding your experience ; Pre-production -- Production : Hardware and software, recording logistics and microphones. The basics ; Recording a session ; Microphones ; Voice production in the studio -- Headphones, plug-ins, and post-production. Challenges with headphones ; Working with plug-ins ; Troubleshooting plug-in issues ; Translation guide for singers ; A word of advice for new singers ; Post-production -- Live sound and performance. The studio versus the stage ; A look at the live arena ; Hearing through feeling ; Mic technique ; Television and touring ; A final word about performing and performance anxiety -- The "other" tools. The business of music ; The art of the contract ; When no means yes and yes means no ; Saying yes to (almost) everything ; Finding your trusted five ; Three golden rules ; The casting couch ; Getting screwed with your clothes on ; When to say no ; Embracing Plan B --

Beginning the show. A brave new world. Passion ; Relationships ; Lifelong learning.