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My Singing Teachers

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This may not be Mel's best book, but as a former professional singer I found its observations fascinating. Mel's knowledge and taste make this de rigeur reading for anyone who sings, or wants to! Mel always projects a warm, regular-guy feeling in his writing, and doesn't lecture. How wonderful that he left behind these volumes(he has written 6 books) for posterity.Mel Torme himself the singer is the ultimate voice...absolutely music at its best.

I read this book many years ago. The thing that struck me about it was the beautiful use of the language. It is very well written. I smiled the whole time I read it!
The stories about all the different singers were wonderful as well!

I would welcome an audiobook version!

Mel Torme has always been one of my favorite singers. My wife and I saw Mel perform back in '02 at the Bachelor's 3 in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. He was a great showman and knew how to work an audience. A real professional. And he is much the same as a writer. He has a nice casual style and a good flow. He writes and reads like he is an old friend.

This book is a must read for any aspiring singer or vocalist. Mel gives lots of tips on how he developed his craft. He wrote songs and arranged his own music at times also. He played several instruments. He was a very good drummer. He was an all around talent. Reading his words adds to one's appreciation of his wonderful singing techniques. This book provides positive insight into the working mind of a musician. It is light, airy, conversational but yet very informative.

It is also a good book for nostalgia buffs - lots of old pros and jazz favorites. Many personal stories about all the old greats. Any music lover will want to read this book. I really enjoyed it. Mel was a talent and he did a lot of studying and thinking in perfecting his talent. His natural ability was certainly only half the story.

Richard Noble - The Hobo Philosopher - Author of:

"A Little Something: Poetry and Prose