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Title: Jeffrey Allen's Secrets of Singing: Male (Low and High Voice) by Jeffrey Allen ISBN: 0-7692-7804-3 Publisher: Warner Brothers Publications Pub. Date: October, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $44.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4.62 (8 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: Great Method!
Comment: I am a vocal method aficionado, and Jeffrey Allen has put forth an impressive effort. He groups each of the exercises into a section dealing with a different part of vocal technique, along with visualizations. The visualizations are probably the most interesting part of his program, and they actually work. This is a big book, that actually applies to all styles of music from rock to musical theatre. The idea behind this book is that it gives you a solid foundation of technique to tackle any vocal challenge. The appendices that go into detail on the different aspects of the voice are invaluable and explain how the singing voice works in a detailed way. Buy It!

Rating: 5
Summary: Honest singing instruction, no hype.
Comment: I have tried a dozen books/audio sources seeking instruction to improve my voice. This is truely the best by far, especially for improving range. The CDs should not become the only source of learning. No book or audio is a substitute for a carefully picked teacher, who should help especially with proper placement of larynx and with getting your swallowing muscles out of singing's way. However the piano accompaniment on the CD along with instructions are valuable to give your throat muscles the workout they need for development of a well anchored voice. I had lost the CD so I ended up ordering another one. My volume, quality and range have improved significantly in the last 6 months of use. If you are consistent with your practice the higher notes that feel difficult at the begining start to fall into place. If you are already a good singer the CDs will be a great source for vocal warm up. The theory covered in the book is also quite good but that can be found in any other book on singing. I have not known Jeffery but he has had an impact on my voice.

Rating: 5
Summary: This book DOES help fine tune your voice...no joke.
Comment: I haven't even mastered one of the tens of excercises on the included CDs, (you pick one of two depending on your voice), but already I can tell my singing has improved. Allen takes a scientific approach to singing, focusing on sound flow, breathing and other physical ways to project sound. He also looks at singing from a curiously metaphysical (is that the right word?) point of view. He takes it beyond the mental aspects and talks about "imagining" the flow of sound. Controlling the movement of sound waves with your mind, mentally focusing sound waves-he takes an interesting approach that makes learning to sing intriguing, as well as fun. Once you grasp his ideas, you almost immediately hear a change in your voice. His many pointers and tips and tricks and exercises (vocal, breathing and physical) are often times a lot to remember, but at no point does he rush the learner. Nor does he mince words. Many of these kinds of books are filled with random, useless banter-the reader is left questioning why he or she wasted money on it at all. Not Jeff Allen's book. He is clear and to the point, and his studies are actually based on his experience-techniques that actually work.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who really wants to learn how to fine tune their singing voice. From professional singers to those looking for Karaoke confidence it is a great tool to have.
There is a lot of info in this book but you won't get better overnight. Simply reading it will not improve your voice. You have to dedicate yourself to the exercises and techniques to see a change.
That said, though, I give this book 5 stars. Thanks for the tips, Mr. Allen.

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