Finding Your Voice: A Practical and Philosophical Guide to Singing and Living

by Carolyn Sloan

Holistic in its philosophy, Finding Your Voice offers easy-to-follow exercises for such preparatory measures as breathing and diction; it also ventures to teach readers to use singing as a metaphor for facing other challenges in their lives. Illustrations, exercises, and sheet music throughout.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published March 24, 1999

About the author

Carolyn Sloan is a distinguished author, educator, composer, and entrepreneur whose dedication to the arts has enlightened and inspired young minds for years. With a unique flair for breaking down complex musical concepts into child-friendly narratives, she has penned four critically acclaimed books that have been pivotal in introducing both children and adults to the vast world of music.

Her first interactive children’s book, Welcome to the Symphony, an exploration of the Orchestra using Beethoven’s Symphony no. 5, was a harmonious journey through the intricacies of classical music. This was followed by Welcome to Jazz, A swing-along-celebration of America’s Music, which earned her the esteemed Nautilus Award, Northern lights Book Award and the Stepping-stones Award. Delving in to the powerful and dramatic world of opera, Carolyn’s upcoming book from Workman Publishing, Welcome to the Opera – Discover the enchanting World of Opera with Mozart’s Magic Flute is reaching bookstores October 10, 2023. Carolyn’s book on singing, written for adults, Finding Your Voice, A Practical and Spiritual Approach to Living published by Hyperion, serves as a testament to her belief in the transformative power of music and its ability to resonate deeply with our spiritual selves.

In addition to her notable literary achievements, which include the prestigious 2019 Nautilus Award for best children’s non-fiction, Carolyn has ventured into the realm of e-learning with her groundbreaking EdTech company, TeachMe TV® Inc. Designed as an online learning haven for children aged 5-12, TeachMe TV® has already garnered recognition for its outstanding content, with 5 Telly Awards in media, animation, and music. The EdTech Honor Award for Cool Tool, 2023, and the Digital Education Awards for notable Start-up 2022 stand as proof to the platform’s excellence and innovation.

Carolyn Sloan’s unparalleled commitment to arts education continues to pave new avenues for young learners, helping them discover the magical world of music and more. Her written works, and TeachMe TV®remain iconic landmarks in the realm of children’s education, destined to inspire generations to come.

Carolyn Sloan lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family.

Reviews

[Lindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sloan helps us to tap into the feelings and spiritual approach to using our voices in celebrating our own personal beauty and life.

[Rowan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read through but still need to do the exercises. I found this book to be marvelous. On the back cover it is compared to *The Artist's Way* and in some ways it is as liberating. It was just what I needed right now for my singer's block. I feel motivated and inspired, hopeful that I will be able to pick back up my daily practice and bring it up a notch! Looking forward to trying out the techniques and ideas in this book.

[Frances · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's not all about thinking, but feeling the music

[Gregory · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just like the title says. Nice techniques. Teaches you how to open your body and your spirit so your voice can emerge.