How to sing [Meine Gesangskunst]

This guide invites singers to move beyond vague descriptors and discover the physical roots of their vocal sensations. By translating scientific insights into plain language, it explains what singers mean when they speak of “open,” “covered,” “nasal,” or “head” voice, helping listeners match feeling with function. The author’s aim is to give every vocalist a reliable map of the body’s role in producing a beautiful, healthy sound.

Drawing on a lifetime steeped in music—from a family of performers to years of study and teaching—the book also critiques the rushed, “factory” approach of modern conservatories. It argues that true vocal mastery requires patience, self‑observation, and honest discussion of flaws. Listeners will come away with practical advice for cultivating technique, protecting the voice, and developing the confidence to assess their own singing with clarity and care.