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The Diva Next Door: How to Be a Singing Star Wherever You Are

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This book is very well written, with clear, practical and concise information that should be invaluable to entering the scary world of becoming a diva. Humor is interjected throughout the book making it very entertaining as well as readable. Overall it is a guide that contains wisdom from experience that should help a hopeful singer to avoid many mistakes as well as ideas toward reaching the diva goal.

Palm Beach vocalist Jill Switzer tells how to move a career forward and prosper as a singer in one's local market in The Diva Next Door: How To Be A Singing Star Wherever You Are. Would-be divas with no prior professional background receive a clear focus on what it will take to be a singing star, from training and technical challenges to promotion. Tips on how to sing well range from key changes and keeping the voice hydrated and strong to being sure to thank any involved in helping one's career. Add inspirational stories and keys to understanding the music industry and you have a wide-reaching 'how to' guide for singers who would move to the next level: public performance.

My sister bought this book, loved it, and told me to read it since I'm a musical theater major. I was skeptical since I'm a guy, and it is written for women, but the information the author gives is really helpful. So if you are a male vocalist, don't overlook this little gem for your library. It is very entertaining and informative as well as priceless for all the trade secrets.

I found the book to be very helpful and inspiring to me. I'm just getting started with a band, and it has helped my outlook and my confidence.

As a vocalist myself, I don't think it's realistic to think that stage prescence can be TAUGHT. All the best equipment, all the most beautiful gowns in the world will not help without real talent, professionalism and hard work and experience.Singers come and go, the ones that remain working in their field are the ones with the most talent and the toughest hides.I think this book is misleading.