Welcome >> Welcome Sweet Adelines Contemporary Vocalist Volume One Jeannie Deva knows her stuff “I’m a classically trained singer who has been making a living in musical theatre for the past 15 years…I thought I’d see what this ‘contemporary’ approach was all about…Jeannie’s pedagogical understanding of the voice parallels or exceeds that of any of the vocal instructors I’ve had in the last 23 years of lessons, including my 6 years at a major university…I was so impressed, I ordered her advance series (The Contemporary Vocalist Volume 2) and after 2 months of working with both series every day, I’ve seen a dramatic increase in my range (finally!), my ease of singing, my flexibility and expression.” Steve Cogswell-posted on Amazon.com June 21, 2001 This easy and inexpensive course contains techniques and secrets of good, natural breath support, resonance and range- so important to excellent vocal performance. Packaged in an attractive plastic "travel-friendly" binder, The Contemporary Vocalist by Jeannie Deva is a fully illustrated 174-page book and four vocal exercise CDs. Contained in The Contemporary Vocalist Volume One: 1A) Breath and Support Jeannie Deva coaches you through the steps of four vital exercises that reveal to you the secrets of breath support and the success of this method. 1B) Developing Control The second half of the first CD, you apply your new found method of breath support to vocal exercises. You will discover that this method gives you greater control and ease of singing. 2) Range and Control Free your range as you relax and energize the natural and automatic functions of your voice. This CD limbers your vocal muscles giving you smoothness, flexibility and expansion of your useable range. For best results, alternate with the first CD of The Contemporary Vocalist Vol. 2, Tape 1- "Eliminating the Break". 3) Tone and Power This third CD focuses on volume, relaxed power, enhanced resonance and sustain. The exercises are arranged to warm-up your voice first and cool you down at end, while being fun, creative and freeing. CDs 2 and 3 of The Contemporary Vocalist Vol. 2 support and complete this achievement. 4) Working with Words The final CD of this series consolidates your vocal advancement with correct use of vowels, consonants and words in general while singing. An understanding of how words affect your voice will give you freedom from the pit falls of over stressing consonants. The CDs and book are interactive and never leave you wondering what to do next. Some of the book chapters include, "Natural Breathing, Freeing Your Natural Voice, Falsetto: Myth-Fear-Fact, How to Sing Hard and Avoid Vocal Blow -Out, Working on a Song" and much more. Regardless of your current level of vocal ability, Jeannie Deva expertly guides you step-by-step through a process of vocal enhancement and discovery. She empowers you with the knowledge and tools that help you sing with confidence and control. Even if you are an experienced singer, it is recommended that you work with The Contemporary Vocalist Vol.1 before using The Contemporary Vocalist Vol. 2. This is because the method by which the exercises are done is more important than what notes or scales are sung. The method you use to practice the exercises in Vol. 2 is taught in Vol. 1 and you will get better results that way.   Buy it from Sweet Adelines         Questionnaire © 2002-2010 Jeannie Deva Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jeannie Deva and The Deva Method are registered trademarks. PO Box 4636 Sunland CA 91041 USA. Tel: 818-446-0932