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Edward Lankow
Best known as an American bass opera singer, he later turned his deep knowledge of breath control into practical books on health and voice. His work blends stage experience with early 20th-century self-improvement advice in a way that still feels distinctive.
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About the author
Born in 1883, Edward Lankow was an American bass singer who performed with major opera organizations including the Metropolitan Opera and the Boston Opera House. Some records note that he was born Edward Rosenberg and later adopted the surname Lankow after studying with the voice teacher Anna Lankow.
Alongside his singing career, he became known as a teacher of breathing and vocal technique. His books, including How to Breathe Right and The New Science of Controlled Breathing, present breath control as a foundation for strength, health, and effective voice use.
Lankow died in 1940, but his writing still offers an interesting snapshot of how performers and teachers once connected music, physical training, and everyday well-being.