Contributor
Jahn, Anthony F.
Imprint:New York : Oxford University Press, c2013.
Descriptionxiv, 470 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Note:Foreword / Fred Plotkin -- 1. Good Health and Singing: An Overview / Anthony F. Jahn -- 2. The Vocal Apparatus: Structure and Function / Anthony F. Jahn -- 3. Pulmonary Medicine for Singers / Len Horovitz -- 4. Allergy Basics / Boyan Hadjiev -- 5. Disorders of the Nose, Sinuses, and Throat: An Overview for Singers / Anthony F. Jahn -- 6. Hearing and Hearing Loss in Singers / Anthony F. Jahn, Marshall Chasin -- 7. Hearing Conservation and Hearing Rehabilitation for Singers / Marshall Chasin, David Goldfarb, Maris Appelbaum -- 8. Sleep: The Art and Science / Rebecca J. Scott -- 9. Hormones and the Voice / Jean Abitbol -- 10. Pregnancy: A Primer for Singers / Anthony F. Jahn -- 11. Nutrition and Weight Management / Sharon Zarabi -- 12. Little Black Dress, Part 1: Obesity and Bariatric Surgery for Singers / Mitchell S. Roslin -- 13. Little Black Dress, Part 2: A Singer's Perspective on Bariatric Surgery / Ory Brown -- 14. Skin Care for the Performing Artist / Karen H. Kim, Phillip C. Song -- 15. Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Techniques / Andrew Blitzer -- 16. Anesthesia for Singers / Anthony F. Jahn -- 17. Facial Plastic Surgery / Maurice M. Khosh -- 18. Advances in Laryngeal Surgery for Singers / Steven M. Zeitels -- 19. Home Remedies / Anthony F. Jahn -- 20. Medications and the Voice / Youngnan Jenny Cho -- 21. Exercise Programs for Vocal Artists: An Effective Performance Enhancing Strategy / Annette Osher, Richard A. Stein -- 22. Mental Health for Singers / David M. Sherman -- 23. The Alexander Technique for Singers / Pedro de Alcantara -- 24. Eastern Philosophy: Practical Implications for the Singer / Steven K. H. Aung -- 25. Meditation and Relaxation Techniques / Steven K. H. Aung -- 26. Yoga for Singers / Judith E. Carman -- 27. Acupuncture for the Vocal Performer / Anthony F. Jahn, Gertrude Kubiena -- 28. Chinese Herbal Remedies for Singers / Gertrude Kubiena -- 29. Self-Screening for Vocal Injuries / Anat Keidar, Nancy Kleemann Menges -- 30. Crossing over Safely / Jackie Presti -- 31. That "Somebody Done Somebody Wrong" Sound: Production, Diagnosis, Treatment / Tom Cleveland -- 32. Musical Theater I: The View from London: Pearls and Pitfalls for the Performer / Leontine Hass -- 33. Musical Theater II: The View from New York: Surviving Eight Shows a Week on Broadway / Joan Lader -- 34. Perils of the Stage (and Backstage): An Insider's View / Anthony Laciura -- 35. Secrets of a Long Career / Marni Nixon -- 36. Coda: Personal Reflections on the Treatment of Singers / Anthony F. John -- About the Contributors -- Index.
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