Confessions of a Session Singer: Scandalous Secrets of Success Behind the Mic (Includes CD)

(Book). An educational and entertaining look at professional studio work from the vantage point of a veteran session vocalist. Confessions tackles topics that will help readers define, improve and maintain a professional studio career. This book takes the reader from the first steps of researching, networking and preparing for a career as a session singer to building their career strategically. Tips for communicating effectively with the audio engineer, the client and the producer are covered, including definitions of commonly used studio terms. Specific techniques and gear that enhance a vocalist's performance are explained to the reader in detail. Interspersed between the tips and trade secrets are entertaining anecdotes to give the reader real world examples and insight as they relate to the pertinent chapter topics.

A resident of Columbia, TN, Mak (“Makky”) Kaylor has been called “The Voice” by many music industry insiders. His singing has been featured in motion pictures, on national television, radio and records. As one of the premier session vocalists in the industry, Kaylor has been chosen to sing for many of the top composers and music publishers in the music business.