The Inner Voice: The Making of a Singer

This book is not only a beautiful piece but a definite must for any one studying voice. Renee Flemming doesn't just take you on a autobiographical tour of her life but more so, an autobiographical tour of her voice. Her insight is priceless, and determination inspiring.

This book is so high class I hardly know where to begin to recount its virtues. First, it is not a celebrity autobiography and it does not give the inside opera gossip. Thankfully, it is free of the nastiness that so many opera tell-alls seem to revel in. This is the opposite, a gracious recounting of the creation of a diva's career. Renee Fleming is the voice of experience. Her discussion of vocal technique may be estoteric... Read Full Review

Ms. Fleming provides concise, and wise answers to many of the questions that are usually answered ambiguously. I don't believe anyone on her level (where most of us would like to be) has spoken so candidly about their career. With chapters like "Business", "Apprenticeship", and "Education" there is a wealth of direct information that will inspire you to face the reality of your dreams. All young singer's (not just sopranos)... Read Full Review

I really enjoyed reading this book. It is a very candid portrayal of a very successful and busy singer and a mother above all. I do not have any formal music education. Therefore, sometimes it was hard to understand some of the concepts Ms. Fleming was writing about. Despite that I learnt a great deal about operatic singing. For instance, I now know the difference between chest voice and head voice. It is wonderful to understand... Read Full Review