The Diva Next Door: How to Be a Singing Star Wherever You Are

By Jill Switzer

You too can be a star If you've ever dreamed of singing on American Idol or grabbing a Grammy Award, The Diva Next Door is for you. Switzer's book, designed for everyone from total novice on up, takes a three--step approach: how to get physically and mentally in shape for a singing career, how to create and fine-tune an act, and how to shine at auditions and to book gigs. Written in the style of a caring girlfriend, the book blends practical information with anecdotes, musical quotes, pep talks, and tips. Sample cover letters, performance agreements, references, and a "diva dictionary" add value.- For the hundreds of thousands of female applicants to such shows as American Idol, Nashville Star, Today's Superstar, Oprah and Star Search, and for everyone who has ever dreamed of being a professional singer - Written for the complete novice in encouraging girl-to-girl style but packed with information for all levels

Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581154100
• ISBN13: 9781581154108
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Allworth Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

HELPFUL TIPS

I found the book to be very helpful and inspiring to me. I'm just getting started with a band, and it has helped my outlook and my confidence.

Not just for girls!

My sister bought this book, loved it, and told me to read it since I'm a musical theater major. I was skeptical since I'm a guy, and it is written for women, but the information the author gives is really helpful. So if you are a male vocalist, don't overlook this little gem for your library. It is very entertaining and informative as well as priceless for all the trade secrets.

A wide-reaching 'how to' guide for singers who would move to the next level

Palm Beach vocalist Jill Switzer tells how to move a career forward and prosper as a singer in one's local market in The Diva Next Door: How To Be A Singing Star Wherever You Are. Would-be divas with no prior professional background receive a clear focus on what it will take to be a singing star, from training and technical challenges to promotion. Tips on how to sing well range from key changes and keeping the voice hydrated and strong to being sure to thank any involved in helping one's career. Add inspirational stories and keys to understanding the music industry and you have a wide-reaching 'how to' guide for singers who would move to the next level: public performance.

Excellent guide for girls wishing to sing professionaly

This book is very well written, with clear, practical and concise information that should be invaluable to entering the scary world of becoming a diva. Humor is interjected throughout the book making it very entertaining as well as readable. Overall it is a guide that contains wisdom from experience that should help a hopeful singer to avoid many mistakes as well as ideas toward reaching the diva goal.