Melissa Cross Introduces 'The Zen of Screaming' Voice Lesson DVD and Rich Media Website for a New Breed of Rock Singer

Melissa Cross Introduces 'The Zen of Screaming' Voice Lesson DVD and Rich Media Website for a New Breed of Rock Singer

NEW YORK, April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally respected vocal coach Melissa Cross has launched a Website at http://www.melissacross.com/ to promote "The Zen of Screaming: Vocal Instruction for a New Breed," a totally unique DVD based training tool with a fresh approach to helping rock singers enhance their vocal range and power. The DVD extends the wisdom of classically based vocal training into a format that is relevant to an increasingly aggressive vocal styling that continues to gain popularity among the music buying public. The easy to understand instruction is combined with hilarious documentary footage of some of Melissa Cross' more notable clients in the modern rock genre, including Andrew W.K., Lamb of God, Shadows Fall, God Forbid, Thursday, Melissa Auf der Maur and more.

"It needed to be done," said Melissa. "Too many kids are ripping their vocal cords apart and it is not necessary to do that to get the sound they want. We had a blast shooting this, and everyone on the DVD believes that kids should have this message if they want to sing in a band." The Zen of Screaming's distinctive visual appeal and production style retain the user's attention and enable people to learn in a way that is both entertaining and highly informative. When the DVD was recently previewed by executives at MTV2, their positive reaction led the network to use video excerpts from The Zen of Screaming during the roll out of their new channel identity and branding.

The DVD is available at http://www.melissacross.com/ for $29.99. The feature running time is 2 hours and 25 minutes, with an additional half hour of special features include actual medical footage of vocal cords in the act of screaming, singing, whispering and laughing as well as bloopers and testimonials by some of Melissa Cross' major label clients. The easy to use menus make it possible to utilize the DVD as a direct training tool and an audio practice CD with the warm-ups in all ranges is also included.

The Melissacross.com Web site presents a wealth of free tips and unprecedented opportunities for evaluation, personalized training and seminars from Melissa Cross. Detailed animations and video clips with a vocal solutions reference section are helpful for singers at any level of experience.

A classically trained vocalist with credentials from the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy and the Bristol Old Vic Theater School in England, Melissa strives to use a balanced method of teaching that enhances a singer's personality, voice and identity. "My personal training and experience uncovered a missing link between rock and classical vocal training," she reveals. "Combining the principles of good speech and good singing creates real technique, not just good technique -- they need to be the same."

The Melissa Cross vocal studio is based in New York City and she has been training professional singers and those who are aiming for success for over 15 years.

Contact: Melissa Cross Loudmouth, Inc. 251 W. 30th Street Suite 11RE New York, NY 10001 Phone: 212 736-3789 E-mail: info@melissacross.com

Source: Melissa Cross / Loudmouth, Inc.

CONTACT: Melissa Cross of Loudmouth, Inc., +1-212-736-3789, info@melissacross.com

Web site: http://www.melissacross.com/

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