The Zen of Screaming: Vocal Instruction for a New Breed

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Actor: Melissa Cross
Brand: Unknown
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Subtitled)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 145 minutes
Published: 2005
DVD Release Date: 2007-03-06
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Warner Brothers Pub.

DVD Reviews of The Zen of Screaming: Vocal Instruction for a New Breed

DVD Review: OK product
Summary: 3 Stars

The DVD is mostly a waste of time, and takes way too long to deliver the message. Not saying that Melissa is responsible for that.

The CD is all you really need to know, and is well worth whatever you pay for it.

Only bad thing is that the "screaming" part is not covered on the CD, and is only slightly covered on the DVD. And it's a technique I've never been able to master.

DVD Review: This DVD has saved my voice!
Summary: 4 Stars

I used to feel a scratching in the back of my throat if I sang for more than half an hour, and a full hour of singing at proper volume sometimes caused my voice to wear out completely.

Since watching The Zen of Screaming and doing the included vocal exercises before every rehearsal and every show, I can now sing SO much better, at full strength for at least 5 hours. My range has improved, my tone has improved, and most importantly, my confidence has improved.

The CD of vocal exercises can be loaded onto your iPod so that you can quickly do them on the run to the gig!

Melissa makes it fun, with terms you can visualize and remember easily. I rave about this DVD to every musician & spoken word performer I know. I'm sure I've become annoying! But it WORKS!!!

DVD Review: Not just for screamers.
Summary: 5 Stars

I bought this DVD for my daughter, who is interested in screaming, not singing. I watched it myself, and feel that Melissa Cross provides solid input for singers of any genre in this DVD. I've been struggling with learning to sing (not scream) lately myself, and was very surprised at how helpful her information, exercises and visualizations were for me.

Melissa knows her stuff!

There is a fair amount of cursing in this DVD from the students who provide testimonials for Melissa's teachings. I could do without all of these testimonials, but must admit that they do more than serve Melissa's interests. They also show that there are actual performing musicians out there that are using these techniques successfully, and that gives you faith in the techniques. (e.i. these guys are obviously cool, and they do this corny stuff, therefore this corny stuff must actually be cool - and it is because it works!)

DVD Review: Not For Beginners
Summary: 3 Stars

The Zen of Screaming is, as other reviewers indicated, largely Cross promoting herself. She uses her own, local students in the DVD, and they continually give testimonials about how wonderful Cross is. But if you can get beyond Cross' annoying self-promotion and talent-free clients, you'll find she really does have something to teach.

The DVD is worth watching once, just for drill. The CD of vocal exercises really is valuable and could have easily stood on its own. The techniques aren't new, but do remind singers how to access more power without damaging their vocal chords or fighting chronic laryngitis (my personal problem).

I taught drama for decades and recommended Born To Sing by Howard Austin and Elizabeth Howard to my students. In those days it was simply an audio cassette of vocal exercises, but is now a complete and extremely comprehensive package. If you're beginning or have never studied voice, try Born To Sing first!

The whole Zen Of Screaming package really is overpriced, so if you can get it used, all the better. You probably won't watch the DVD more than once anyhow.

DVD Review: SCREAM LIKE A PRO
Summary: 5 Stars

A few other reviews mention not much on screaming more singing exercises. The singing exercises strengthen your voice which will give you a fuller scream. I been doing exercises for about 10 months now and able to scream stuff like AC DC and recently able to pull off some Aerosmith. Very important to master breathing properly first, and building it up from there.

Description of The Zen of Screaming: Vocal Instruction for a New Breed

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Genre: How To - Musical Instruction
Rating: NR
Release Date: 6-MAR-2007
Media Type: DVD

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