This textbook explains the science, pedagogy, and vocal health behind singing contemporary commercial music (CCM). It details the structure and function of the voice, including body alignment, movement, and intention, respiratory kinematics, laryngeal anatomy, physiology, and function during singing, neurological control of voice production, and resonance and vocal acoustics; vocal health and fitness aspects, such as the impact of phonotraumatic behaviors on vocal health and singing, the impact of laryngopharyngeal reflux, undergoing anesthesia, the life cycle of the singing voice, medications, and multidisciplinary care; and vocal pedagogy in the areas of classical voice and belting, exercise physiology and motor learning principles, and audio technology. Additional specialists in voice pedagogy, otolaryngology, voice pathology, and speech-language pathology contribute some chapters. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)