Chuck Plaisance is not only a performer and producer -- he is an upcoming author whose books distill decades of vocal mastery, spiritual exploration, and creative innovation into practical guides for artists and seekers alike.
"The Vocal Instrument" (2026)
Chuck's first book draws on his nearly two decades of teaching at Musicians Institute in Hollywood. Built on the philosophy that "less means more," it teaches singers that the voice is about allowing things to happen naturally -- not forcing. The book covers tuning the voice, minimizing consonants, maximizing vowels, open throat technique, diaphragm balance, and how emotional facial expressions drive vocal coloration. As Chuck writes: "This book is more about what 'not to do' to allow a full, powerful, rich and emotional sound to come out of your mouth, which means you will be doing less than you are doing now while producing a better sound."
"Awaken the Gentle Giant Within You" (2025)
Subtitled "The Vocal Techniques of Chuck Plaisance -- Building Power, Resonance, and Emotional Presence Through the Breath," this comprehensive 9-chapter work takes singers on a journey from breath and foundation through floating vowels and warmups, emotional embodiment and presence, training and health, resonance and tone, to final flow practice. The core philosophy: "Awareness, Perception, Vibration, Resonance, Emotional Intent, Projection with Intent. Everything is Vibration. You are a Resonator." A bonus chapter explores the healing powers of sound -- from 3D underwater recordings with whales and dolphins to chanting with Tibetan monks.