Do You Want to Sing?

Do Your Children Want to Sing?

If so, Singing Made Easy Was Created Just for You!

Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Marcia McCarry, Professional Voice Teacher. Over the course of 45 years, I've offered private training to over 4,000 students of all ages, from the child in pre-school to retired mature adults.

Some years ago I realized that I needed to create my own teaching materials. My love for teaching wasn’t enough. After years of searching, I had never found just the right materials to use in my studio. I knew that if my students of all ages were to learn to sing well that I would need to write my own program for my students, and I did!

Here’s the history behind that idea.

In 1983, I was fortunate to be able to study the Suzuki Piano Method in Japan with Dr. Haruko Kataoka. In addition, I met and observed Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, the renowned master teacher himself. I noticed how everything he taught came from the principles of relaxation.

While I was in Japan, I was able to talk to his wife, Mrs. Waltraud Suzuki,
regarding my idea of applying the Suzuki Method to singing. She told me of
another teacher who was interested in the same approach.

Later on, I made a trip to Finland to speak with Päivi Kukkamaki, who at that
time was earning her doctorate in vocal pedagogy from the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki. Since that time, she has established the approved Suzuki Voice Method in Finland and presents international workshops to teachers.

My own program was carefully organized and compiled over a period of seven years with the help of many people, including Mrs. Suzuki. She was delighted to give me the translations of some of the German folk songs that are included in the Suzuki Method books.

With my training and background as a Suzuki Piano and Violin teacher, I had every reason to use all the same teaching techniques with voice students. Namely, by putting the emphasis on singing with a beautiful tone, stressing relaxation in every lesson, and offering progressively difficult materials, I could train singers from the very beginning in exactly the way they should be taught.

Teaching became an even greater joy. I decided to self-publish my books and make CD’s of the songs. My husband, a musician and recording technician, orchestrated and recorded all the CD’s. I began sharing these sets of books and CD’s with other teachers and they were astounded at the results.

Do you ever agonize over the issue of how to sing with a more beautiful tone, or do you wonder how to help your children or students sing even better than they do now?


If you love singing as much as I do… read on.

This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for…

The Solution Has Finally Arrived!

This unique progressive singing program is
designed for beginners of all ages regardless
of background.  And … it really works.

Singing is a physical activity; the human body is the solo instrument!

Here is What You Will Uncover in
the “Singing Made Easy” program:

• You will discover proper breathing techniques, and good diction to help you sing with a beautiful tone,
  
• How you can connect the skills of the right and left brain through the use of music!
  
• The materials that you can use for steady improvement.

Here is What the Singing Made Easy Program Offers You:

• Singing Made Easy is a progressive series of singing
  materials in five levels; each one includes a book and CD.
  
• Coloring sheets accompany Levels I-III with full permission
  to duplicate them for all family members and friends.
  
• These books are carefully compiled to help vocalists to sing
  better and better as the voice continues to mature.
  
• All books have a teaching point for each song. The music is in
  large print; chord symbols are included for accompaniments
  on guitar or piano.
  
• By singing along with the CD it is easier to learn the lyrics and
  melodies more quickly.
  
• Separate tracks of the instrumental background tracks on the
  CD are great accompaniments for vocalists once the songs are
  memorized.
  
• There is a wide variety of music included in this series, such as
  children’s songs, folk songs, rounds, part songs with harmony
  and descants, a few Christmas songs, with some traditional songs
  in foreign languages, including French, German, Italian, Japanese
  and Spanish.
  
• Piano accompaniment books are available for Levels I-IV for
  parents, teachers or students. Excellent for classroom teaching.
  
• Christmas Carols Made Easy includes hard-to-find carols,
  some from foreign countries in the native languages. The songs
  and additional instrumental accompaniment tracks are recorded
  on a superior quality CD. Coloring sheets are included.

• Discover the Magic of Self Esteem is a set of eleven original songs composed and sung by Marcia McCarry and Dean Anderson.

  The song titles are:

  Self Esteem, Love, Courage, Honesty, Perseverance, Forgiveness, Ability, Kindness, Friendship, Gratitude, and Loyalty

  This CD features the vocals, plus additional instrumental tracks
  for accompaniments after the singer has memorized the songs.
  Lyrics are included.

Everyone Can Sing… At Any Age!

Watch for Unexpected Benefits!

• Students who learn music also learn concentration and develop
  a greater ability to focus on academic subjects.
  School grades improve.
  
• A singer who develops effective breathing habits will seldom have
  asthma, emphysema, or other lung problems.
  
• Singing can be a social activity. Those who sing make friends
  easily, join choirs, entertain at parties, and eventually become
  cast members in theater productions.
  
• Children who sing well develop excellent self-esteem, and a great
  majority of them are willing to perform in public. As they mature,
  they do not have the typical problems of stage fright.
  
• Singing well can be either a hobby or a career; at least the option is
  available and the singer has the choice.
  

See what a few of our happy customers have to say about the Singing Made Easy series...

Discover How Easy it Can Be to Sing with the Singing Made Easy Series.  Purchase Your Own Copy Today!

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Singing Made Easy - Level I Early Childhood, Early beginners (suggested age range 2-6) More information CD, book and coloring sheets $19.95

Singing Made Easy - Level II Early childhood, slightly more difficult (ages 4-7) More information CD, book and coloring sheets $19.95

Singing Made Easy - Level III Intermediate, includes more part singing (ages 6-9) More information CD, book and coloring sheets $19.95

Singing Made Easy - Level IV Intermediate, slightly more difficult (ages  8-12) More information CD and book - $19.95

Singing Made Easy Level - V Upper Intermediate, more advanced (age 11-adult) More information CD and book - $19.95

Acting for Singers - Easy Techniques for Dynamic Performances! You too can Quickly be Performing Songs Like the Pros! Discover the Key Factors for Delivering Your Ultimate Singing Performance.  Available in DVD. Click Here Now for the Whole Story!

The Friendly Music Staff Anyone can learn to read music with The Friendly Music Staff! Words and music of the clever jingle make learning fast, fun, and easy! Separate tracks on the CD build upon each other until almost without realizing it, you've memorized the lines and spaces of the music staff. The final track provides a sing-along instrumental version of all verses. Composed by Marcia McCarry and Dean Anderson of Singing Made Easy, The Friendly Music Staff will revolutionize the way children learn to read music.  It is available on CD or as MP3 audio files you can download instantly after your purchase. More information CD - $9.95 Instant Digital Download - $5.00 (MP3s)

Discover the Magic of Self Esteem Discover the Magic of Self Esteem is a set of eleven original songs, intended to inspire a child toward a more positive self-image. They are composed and sung by Marcia McCarry with her husband, Dean Anderson. The accompaniments are beautifully orchestrated and may be played with or without the vocal track. This set is available on CD with lyrics enclosed or as an MP3 download and a pdf lyric sheet download. Song sheets and coloring sheets are available on request.  More information CD - $15.95 Song sheets and coloring sheets $12.00 Instant Digital Download - $9.95 (MP3s)

Vocal Warm-up Exercise CD The Vocal Warm-Up Exercise CD is a 16-minute disc of vocal exercises, designed to be used before a student performs the song material. After the singer learns an exercise, it is good to repeat it several times. This CD is especially good for choir members who want a quick and easy warm-up before rehearsals. It is recommended for Level III and higher.  More information “As a beginning performer, I found that the Vocal Warm-Up CD has helped me to understand and accomplish things I never thought I could do. I’m glad you took the time to write it.”   -Maria Crosby, singer, Livingston, MT CD - $12.95 Instant Digital Download - $7.95 (MP3s)

Let's Sing Piano Book I, CD Let's Sing Piano Book I, CD package contains lyrics on coloring sheets. This program teaches the Suzuki Method. Includes acoustic piano accompaniments in both high and low keys. CD - $14.95

Let's Sing Violin Book I and CD Let's Sing Violin Book I, CD package contains lyrics on coloring sheets.  This program teaches the Suzuki Method.  Includes acoustic piano accompaniments. CD - $15.95

Christmas Carols Made Easy Christmas Carols Made Easy is a unique collection of international Christmas songs, selected for their charm and effective teaching points. The set includes a CD, a book with teaching points, and coloring sheets. The songs are sung by Marcia McCarry and orchestrated by Dean Anderson. Included are songs in German, French, and Spanish, and several songs in two parts. More information CD with coloring sheets - $19.95

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