About the Authors of The Vocal Power Method (photos)
Howard Austin, International Voice & Performance trainer and author
of the Born To Sing series, is a versatile vocal artist whose
work includes a variety of starring roles on the musical stage as well as
night club performances and recordings. His own vocal training has been with
some of the great vocal teachers of all time including, John Motley, Gertrude
Arnold and Dr. Peter J. Wilhousky. The Born To Sing series has gained
the attention and respect of professionals in both classical and pop music
fields. Howard has been a popular radio and TV talk show guest
with his vocal demonstrations and instant 'on the spot' analysis and instruction
to callers-in and studio audiences. In addition to his private clients,
he has conducted numerous seminars on singing and voice training for NATS
and Music Teachers of Los Angeles County Unified School District, Los Angeles
Songwriters Showcase and others. His clients have included American Idol,
Hadas, Tiffany, Holly Fields, Don York of Sha-Na-Na and 10 Star Search contestants
including an International Junior Grand Champion. Howard Austin
and co-author, Elisabeth Howard are both members of the National Association
of Teachers of Singing (NATS) for whom they have conducted numerous master
classes. They authored the "Born To Sing" series of instructional books,
DVDs and CDs now distributed world-wide. Their "ABCs Of Vocal Harmony" a
Music Reading / Ear Training course has become a popular text for music programs
across the country. As a team, Howard and Elisabeth were signed to
MCA as singer-songwriters and performed extensively throughout the United
States. They have trained several singers signed to major labels including
RCA, Geffen, Capitol, MCA, Excalibur & Sony. Their combined backgrounds
include a B.S. and M.S. in voice from the Juilliard School of Music and years
of voice teaching experience in New and Los Angeles.
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