“As I delved into reading, understanding and applying the concepts that Douglas Susu-Mago presents in this book, I realized that “good” was a gross understatement; they are truly marvelous, practical, and applicable. They are so totally unique that they constitute a milestone in the history of vocal coaching. I am so enthusiastic, about these materials that I want every singer to benefit from them. I also want to see how I might apply Mr. Susu-Mago’s style of organization and presentation to teaching the guitar and arranging. His book may be about singing, but it is much greater than that. I know that the principles in it will serve as models for everything that I study, or teach, for the rest of my life. More than a book, this was an epiphany!” ~Patrick Ferreri, Park Ridge, IL — professional guitarist, singer, teacher
“This book is a metaphor for success in any discipline…today’s version of “Drawing On the Right Side of the Brain”. It addresses complex matters in a very profound yet understandable way. If you sing, want to sing, used to sing or know someone who sings, read this book! It is a doorway to creative inspiration.” ~Gerald Ishibashi, Orange, CA — founder of Stonebridge Productions
“A playful and surprisingly light-hearted manual for improving a singer’s basic tonal quality : it’s an unconventional, counter-intuitive approach that, surprisingly frees you from the tyranny of self-evaluation during performance. There are “ah-ha!” moments on every page of a book (and an accompanying demonstration disc) chock-full of seeming contradictions that reveal essential truths.” ~Paul Iams, Wilmette, IL — Ac Rock and The Caroling Party
“As a lifelong pianist and professional musician, I always found explanations about vocal diction as baffling as a foreign language to me. Even after years of study, I had a great deal of difficulty comprehending them until I ran across this book and the work of Douglas Susu-Mago. I now understand vocal diction in a way that I not only can utilize for my own singing, but which allows me also to make much more constructive vocal suggestions to the choirs that I conduct. The world of vocal diction and more importantly, how to not let it get in the way, but rather how to use language to enhance the sound and the music making, is not a mystery to me any more thanks to this incredibly insightful approach.” ~Russel Stern, New York, NY — pianist, composer of “Secrets of the Night”
“Not only has this book been useful to me in my own personal studies, it has become an invaluable tool, even for my beginning adult voice students, many of whom want to be able to sing everything “no later than yesterday”. The understanding available to them in this book helps move them towards that goal a little more quickly, and more importantly, with a solid stance that contributes to their vocal strength and confidence.” ~Gwen Pippin, Chicago, IL — singer, pianist, Vocal Tech faculty member at Old Town School of Folk Music
“This book is revolutionary – not only in what it teaches you, but in how it’s presented! It forces you to think in new ways. It’s not a book you just read, it’s a book you do.” ~Mark MacLean, Willow Springs, IL — Bass vocalist with Ac Rock
“The concepts and exercises contained in this book have truly revolutionized my singing experience and my vocal performance in general. There were certain aspects of my voice that I used to think were immutable: “that’s just my voice, and I’ll have to deal with or work around certain things.” I was Totally Wrong! I have a new voice. It’s like magic! I truly believe that almost any vocal challenge can be solved or at least diminished significantly through the diligent use of the principles in the book. And the best part? It’s Easy. I am a lazy person, and I definitely don’t want to do more work than I have to. Read the book, make the subtle suggested shifts, and be amazed at the awesome changes in your voice. Material that used to kick your butt will become simple, even effortless. What more can I say? Buy it!” ~Mercy Malick, Los Angeles, CA — recording artist/songwriter, Conqueroot Records and Koch Records
“These exercises have revolutionized our singing! Whether in studio sessions or concert performances, these techniques have truly worked for us. For the professional, or even the amateur singer, this breakthrough workbook will transform your vocal abilities.” ~Terry & Barbi Franklin, Nashville, TN — Heart For The World, Inc.
