The Way of Song: A Guide to Freeing the Voice and Sounding the Spirit

About this book

Anyone whos gotten so mad they could scream or let out a mellow sigh of relief knows that the voice is a powerful tool for releasing emotions. In this beautifully written guide singer and teacher Shawna Carol shows how to harness the power of the voice as a means of self-expression and spiritual growth. Using her SpiritSong method Carol encourages you to sing-whether or not you have what is commonly considered a "good voice." Stripping away the mystique fear and perfectionism that so often surround singing she begins with simple breathing exercises and builds to simple toning followed by more complete songs. The goal is a feeling of openness connection and freedom that comes from self-expression. The singing itself can be done with or without words alone or in a group. Whether or not you can read music or even carry a tune The Way of Song illuminates a sure path to reconnecting with the joy and the power of singing.