An Exploratory Study of the Use of Imagery by Vocal Professionals
Applications of a Sport Psychology Framework
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Sport psychologists have led performance enhancement research for decades, investigating all aspects of the mental side of preparation, training, optimal excellence, and performing in the zone. These ideas and findings are examined and applied to the classical singing professionals in their efforts to achieve optimal performance. The results of 15 professional vocalists in depth interviews answer the Four Ws of Imagery Use questions: when, where, what, and why. Dr. Bowes provides and organizes these singers extensive and detailed personal accounts of using imagery in training, practice, stage ...
Sport psychologists have led performance enhancement research for decades, investigating all aspects of the mental side of preparation, training, optimal excellence, and performing in the zone. These ideas and findings are examined and applied to the classical singing professionals in their efforts to achieve optimal performance. The results of 15 professional vocalists in depth interviews answer the Four Ws of Imagery Use questions: when, where, what, and why. Dr. Bowes provides and organizes these singers extensive and detailed personal accounts of using imagery in training, practice, stage performance, and characterization efforts. Examples of imagery uses include: perfecting vocal production and quality, embodying the character s emotional aspects for performance, modifying performance anxiety, visualizing metaphorical and anatomical images in attaining automaticity, achieving goals, and communicating with the audience. This treatise sheds light on the importance of a variety of mental efforts in vocal performance and could be a valuable tool for the vocal student, coach, teacher, professor, professional performer, or anyone who performs vocally.
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