CD tracks -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: Exercises for contemporary vocal styles -- Part I. Vocal essentials. Ch. 1: Getting ready to sing ; Ch. 2: Breathing ; Ch. 3: The four Ps: essential building blocks for vocal training ; Ch. 4: Vibrato, vocal registers, and belting ; Ch. 5: Essential vocal care ; Ch. 6: Auditioning -- Part II. Complete vocal workouts. Warm-ups for all voices ; Workout 1: Basic workout ; Workout 2: Advanced workout ; Singing harmony: two- and three-part exercises ; What next? ; About the author.