Elizabeth Cooper was trained as a pianist, singer and viola player at the Royal Academy of Music, London. Very soon it became clear that Singing was to be her prime study, and after graduating she became a Sub-professor of Singing and Aural Training. After several years as a Soprano , broadcasting many recitals for the BBC, singing in opera, oratorio,and recitals in Britain and Europe, continuing teaching Singing privately. Elizabeth is one of the UK's leading singing teachers, and she has also directed operas, oratorios and concerts, and founded two youth choirs and a youth orchestra. After a career teaching at The Royal Academy for more than 30 years, Elizabeth has taken up Recorder playing, and has written three books of pieces for that instrument, two books of piano pieces and a Sonatina for Recorder and Piano, all published. She still has many private students.

“I have used Elizabeth's technique every day… I am still singing all over the world forty four years later, which is testament to the fact that Elizabeth’s technique works. Whether you are in a choir or aspire to become a professional soloist, this booklet will help you sing to the best of your ability. Anyone putting Elizabeth’s technique into action will see an immediate improvement in his or her singing – I and countless pupils of hers are proof positive that it works! ” - Katherine Harries, Director of the National Opera Studio