Essentials of CoreSinging - by Meribeth Dayme (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

This bookpresents a unique and innovative outlook on singing and voice pedagogy by one of the most important voice pedagogues in modern times, focusing on the five essential areas of energy, awareness, imagination, practice, and performance. Also included are case studies by CoreSinging teachers as well as other select writings by Meribeth Dayme.

Review Quotes

[This] book is a solid start for interested teachers. It is a refreshing outlook on vocal pedagogy and provides great supplemental material for any teacher looking to be well-rounded and comprehensive in their approach. As Meribeth Dayme states, "being imaginative and playful is a birthright that you have full permission to use as much as you like."5

A perfect, sincere, and respectful reflection of the CoreSinging approach. The case studies confirm just how important this work is. Meribeth Dayme and her wisdom are immortalized in this book--like her, it's a game changer.

As both a how-to and reference guide, this book succeeds in tackling many ways to creatively approach a singing lesson and would be useful in creating lesson plans and providing tools for singers to carry in their vocal tool bag. Additionally, this book would be valuable for teachers who wish to expand their students' capacities for self reflection. It is unique in that, after describing a concept, it offers a range of exercises that the reader can explore in real time and then follow up with evidence of the benefits. [This] book provides tremendous insight for new teachers entering the field of pedagogy, and inspiration for more experienced teachers who would like to refresh their approaches. It is scientific, practical, and just as joyful as Dayme intended.

Meribeth Dayme's pioneering legacy is now distilled in this volume to pass on to future generations. All the best instincts and concepts about how to successfully give confidence to and inspire students are laid out with clarity.

This is a wonderful, important book for those of us fortunate to have known Meribeth, and it is truly foundational for any lover of the human voice--a seminal contribution to vocal pedagogy. Indeed, it is a book for the human journey with much wisdom. The reflections of the contributors are fresh and illuminating.

This should be required reading for every budding voice teacher or teacher who is burnt out and needs a shot of renewal, and the "Basic Principles of CoreSinging" should be framed and put on every teacher and student's wall.

About the Author

Meribeth Dayme (1938-2019) has given master classes in singing and anatomy throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. She is the author of The Singing Book, The Performer's Voice, and Dynamics of the Singing Voice..

Cynthia Vaughn is a respected singer, voice teacher, clinician, and coauthor of The Singing Book. A certified CoreSinging instructor, she has a decades-long association with Dayme and intimate knowledge of her methods.

Matthew Hoch is professor of voice at Auburn University. He is the series editor for the So You Want to Singbook series, associate editor of voice pedagogy for the Journal of Singing, and a certified CoreSinging instructor.