Roma Waterman
is a Christian singer and author based in
Melbourne.
To help promote the release of Roma's new book 'The Working Singers Handbook'
we ran this competition.
The book can be bought in good bookstores across Australia. www.romawaterman.com
More
about the book...
So
what is this book all about?? Was it worth winning?? Here
are the chapter outlines to help you decide... How it all works - the physiology of the voice Posture and how to stand Breathing - the ins and outs Resonance and vibration Exercises Vocal warm-ups Placement imagery Vocal registers Live work Studio work Choral work Touring and gigging Singing while playing an instrument Vocal problems and how to fix them You are what you eat What to do with a tired voice Stage fright and how to overcome it How to find a good teacher Most common Q&A
More info on the book here.
'The Working Singers Handbook' Comp Competition
closed.
'The Working Singers Handbook' Comp brought to you by BCC and
Roma Waterman.
The prize:
A personally autographed copy of Roma Waterman's new book 'The Working Singers Handbook'.
What you had to do...
Tell us which 1 chapter listed on the left will be of most
interest to you and why. Keep your entries to a paragraph or
less.
The prize will be posted to the winner.
Winner
+ the Top Entries...
Roma
Waterman was asked to judge the best entry from these top 8 that
we selected and forwarded on to her. She decided she couldn't
choose a best one so we decided to pick the winner at random.
Congratulations to Mel Hanger who
wins the personally autographed copy of Roma Waterman's new book 'The Working Singers Handbook'.
The following are the top 8 entries listed in the order that
they were sent in.
Chapter Title: what to do with a tired voice.
Why: this interest me because - on Sundays I sing my lungs out on the worship team, then
Tuesday have musical practise then Wednesday afternoon have vocal group and not to mention singing in the shower!!
I need some tips on how to combat burning out your vocal chords!
From: Ayesha R.
Chapter Title: Breathing - the ins and outs.
Why: I am studying Music at University, majoring in French Horn, so breathing is a major part of the course. I would be interested to read what Roma says about breathing, and what techniques to use.
From: Megan K.
Chapter Title: Singing While Playing an Instrument.
Why: Well really the whole books sounds very useful. I can sing somewhat and I can play enough to bluff my way through many things. Put the two together and I need a some more help to get the "vibe-meter" into the red on the more creative songs I have hiding in my brain. (Especially when putting them to tape.)
From: Anthony C.
Chapter Title: Vocal Problems and how to fix them.
Why: I want to be able to know how to fix any vocal problems so I do not let anything stop me from singing to, for and about Jesus.
From: Mel H.
Chapter Title: Singing while playing an instrument.
Why: This one would be very interesting because I play French Horn.
From: Andrew S.
Chapter Title: Live Work.
Why: I would like to be able to interact with the audience better, and therefore be more entertaining all round. This would give me some tips on this.
From: Angela K.
Chapter Title: vocal problems and how to fix them.
Why: I'm most interested in this chapter as all my life I have been plagued with a most
embarrassing and shameful vocal problem - I sound like a grunting
hippopotamus when I sing!
From: Emargh B.
Chapter Title: Breathing - the ins and outs.
Why: I have chosen the chapter on breathing because I know that breathing is really important for a singer. It can affect the quality and power of their voice, the understanding of words and the general control they have over the performance of a song. I am hoping this book will help me in this.
From: Jessica C.
