Anyone who's gotten so mad they could scream, or let out a mellow sigh of relief, knows that the voice is a powerful tool for releasing emotions. THE WAY OF SONG is a beautifully written guide that introduces practices that access the healing, creative, and spiritual powers of the voice. The central practice of this book is called SpiritSong, a technique that uses the voice to sound emotions. Composer and recording artist, Shawna Carol, has been practicing and teaching SpiritSong for nearly 20 years and now, through her book, is able to share its benefits with the world.

Using her SpiritSong method, Carol encourages readers to sing regardless of their perceived notions of the "quality" of their voices. Topics include:

• Breathing and grounding
  
• Pitch and rhythm
  
• Singing with partners
  
• Creating a song circle
  
• Songwriting versus free song
  
• Finding your creative flow
  

After practicing the methods discussed in this book, readers can benefit from reduced stress, increased energy, and enhanced creativity. THE WAY OF SONG illuminates a sure path to reconnecting with the simple and powerful joy of singing.

THE WAY OF SONG
Shawna Carol
St. Martin's Press
Griffin Original
$15.95 * 256 pages
0-312-31037-4
Publication Date: June 2003

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