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How to Sing: Meine Gesangskunst

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Master the art of singing with practical, experience-based guidance from a celebrated voice teacher.


Originally written by Lilli Lehmann, this enduring manual frames singing as a blend of technique, sensation, and disciplined study. It emphasizes the connection between breath control, vocal placement, resonance, and healthy vocal habits. The book guides readers through core concepts, from basic breath work to the nuances of vowels, tongue position, and the head voice, all grounded in years of performance and teaching experience.


How to Sing offers clear, step-by-step insight into building a reliable technique, avoiding common faults, and pursuing steady improvement. It also discusses the challenges of vocal difficulty and the patient, methodical work needed for lasting results. This edition presents Lehmann’s philosophy that art should be pursued with seriousness, integrity, and respect for the voice.



Understand the link between breath, support, and tone production.
Learn about vocal placement, resonance, and the role of the tongue and palate.
Explore approaches to the head voice, vowels, and expressive singing without strain.
Gain practical guidance on practice, performance, and healthy vocal habits.

Ideal for singers of all levels who want solid, technique-based instruction presented by a proven performer and teacher.


How to Sing


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Kindle Edition

Published August 24, 2018

About the author

Lilli Lehmann

36 books
Lilli Lehmann (Elisabeth Maria Lehmann-Kalisch), German operatic soprano and voice teacher.

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