Cornelius L. Reid is a highly regarded vocal pedagogue in the USA, whose primary interest lies in the Belcanto technique and functional voice development. The goal of the experiences and research presented in this book is to achieve conscious, willful control over an involuntarily functioning muscle system. It conveys knowledge about the relationships involved in sound production and its practical application in voice training. The singer is empowered to influence the reflexive behavior of the vocal organs in terms of natural tone production. Numerous exercises illustrate the path to achieving this goal.