Bob Marks' 88 Keys to Successful Singing Performances: Audition Advice From One of America's Top Vocal Coaches

by Bob Marks, Elizabeth Gerbi

Performing Advice from Broadway's Premiere Audition Coach Bob Marks has spent more than 90,000 hours coaching singers, including cast members of nearly every current Broadway musical, cabaret performers, students winning positions at prestigious university programs, and actors of all ages. For more than four decades, singers from all over the world have turned to Bob Marks to hone their voices and nail auditions, including stars such as Lea Michele, Sarah Jessica Parker, Britney Spears, Ariana Grande, Nikki M. James, Laura Bell Bundy, Ashley Tisdale, and Debbie Gibson. In this book, Bob provides 88 short, simple steps for successful singing auditions, including how
"Bob was instrumental in helping me book the role of Ed the Hyena and the covers of Timon and Zazu in The Lion King."-Wayne Pyle, Broadway Performer “If it weren’t for Bob, my daughter would never landed the role of Gretl in NBC’s live production of The Sound of Music.” -Tara Kennedy, Broadway Performer "I wish I knew half of what Bob Marks knows about music, nuance, performance, and industry standards.” - Elizabeth Lecoanet, International Voice Specialist
"An invaluable resource for performers of any age. This is a concise, simple, and pragmatic book that I can recommend to my students.” -Denise Simon, Author of Parenting in the Spotlight “Bob Marks knows how to help you be your best-prepared self in the audition room.!” -Stephanie Lynne Mason, Broadway Performer

186 pages, Paperback

Published December 1, 2020

Reviews

[David]

Bob Marks has a rather legendary resume as a teacher when you see all the people he's worked with from Hollywood actors to Broadway stars (there is likely not even a show to have played there in the last several years that doesn't have at least 1 former student in the cast). His 88 tips for better singing performances and specifically how to be better at auditions is comprehensive for any aspiring theatre actor, and well considered!

[Arnold Gross]

An absolute must read for anyone in the vocal music profession. Bob Marks presents 88 short, simple steps for successful singing auditions including how to Cohen build confidence and presence, care for your voice, select music which enhances your unique style, and put your best musical foot forward in any situation. - Arnie Gross, musical director of “Annie”.