Singing Through Change, Nancy Bos
Singing Through Change, Nancy Bos
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Singing Through Change
Women's Voices in Midlife, Menopause, and Beyond

Author: Nancy Bos, Cate Frazier-Neely, Joanne Bozeman

Narrator: Nancy Bos

Unabridged: 4 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: StudioBos

Published: 06/02/2020


Synopsis

This is a book for all women who love to sing and are struggling with change. Written by women, for women, about women, this compelling and easy read fills a huge hole in what we understand about challenges that female singers face. It is a collection of unique lived singing experiences from every stage in an adult woman's life, accompanied by equally unique and individualized solutions.Singing Through Change is essential for women who sing, and also for anyone who is a voice teacher, singing specialist, or medical professional."A thorough, thoughtful, and compassionate look into the complexities surrounding the singing voice for women during midlife and the menopausal transition, interwoven with stories that inform, encourage and inspire us to keep singing. This will no doubt be a tremendous resource for the singing and medical communities for years to come." -- Lori L. Sonnenberg, Clinical Speech Pathologist, Singing Voice Specialist, Soprano - Sonnenberg Voice"Readers will find a bounty of information which, for the first time, summarizes current research on adult female voice change, while allowing a glimpse into the lives of women who have faced the results of adult female voice change. Written in an accessible style, the book provides case studies which enable a better understanding of adult female voice change and its effects physically, vocally, emotionally, psychologically and socially. This book will be an invaluable resource to singers, voice teachers, choral directors and any woman who loves to sing!" -- Lynne Gackle, Ph.D., Baylor University, President, ACDA, Author, Finding Ophelia's Voice, Opening Ophelia's HeartNancy Bos, Joanne Bozeman, and Cate Frazier-Neely are known experts in voice. Their cumulative careers of over a century form a broad scope of experience in voice health and pedagogy. Singing Through Change is the culmination of over two years of joint research of female singing voice.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jane

As a post-menopause classical singer and SLP, I was interested in this book from both a personal and a professional standpoint. The strength of this book is that it is a collection of stories - compelling stories of women who have tried, succeeded, struggled (and in some cases failed) to continue to......more

Goodreads review by Kath

Singing Through Change fabulous resource for all pedagogues, singers and voice teachers, supportive and full of compassion and empathy. At a level of excellence that is a pleasure to read, and a subject that needs attention, and addressing and discussion. Thank you to the 3 wonderful writers for bri......more

Goodreads review by Lindsey

Every singer and voice teacher should have a copy of this book!! It is well researched and has a lot of information that is not available elsewhere on the female voice.......more

Goodreads review by Alison

I loved this book. It will stay on my studio shelf for years and years. I have recommended it to students who are experience voice change. I my self have struggled for three years with voice changes that cause me to be unable to phonate cleanly. The stories in this book are incredibly supportive and......more

Goodreads review by Valeria

“We have a long way to go to correct the origins and centuries of neglect, mistreatment, and imbalance of attention to women's health issues…” Singing Through Change: Women’s Voices In Midlife, Menopause, And Beyond is a gift to the body, mind, and soul of anyone who identifies as a female singer. Th......more