So You Want to Sing Rock - by Matt Edwards (Paperback)

About the Book

Matt Edwards provides a comprehensive guide for singing rock 'n' roll, covering history, voice science, vocal health, audio technology, technical approaches, and stylistic parameters. This fully updated and expanded edition gives specific advice for a variety of skill levels a...

Book Synopsis

Matt Edwards provides a comprehensive guide for singing rock 'n' roll, covering history, voice science, vocal health, audio technology, technical approaches, and stylistic parameters. This fully updated and expanded edition gives specific advice for a variety of skill levels and for those crossing over from classical or musical theatre.

Review Quotes

"The new edition of So You Want to Sing Rock is thoroughly researched and demonstrates Matt Edwards' creativity and originality as well as his mastery of the subject. He has produced an evidence-based instructional manual that has direct and meaningful relevance and utility. Of key importance, the book features concrete and research-based information relative to the commercial music industry, repertoire, and audio technology--all of which rock and pop-rock singers must master. For anyone whose work intersects with rock singing, this book is a must-read."

"This is an invaluable resource for any teacher working with contemporary vocal styles. Even if you own numerous other pedagogy books, this updated and expanded edition goes beyond many traditional resources. So You Want to Sing Rock is highly relevant to today's teachers, providing valuable information on how to keep pace with an ever-evolving industry, and is a must have addition for any voice pedagogy collection."

In this new edition, Matt Edwards continues to provide expert advice for rock 'n' roll singers on surviving and thriving in today's ever-changing music business. His deep understanding of vocal function and musical style gives students and teachers solid advice on how to train for this vocally demanding career. So You Want to Sing Rock is a must-have addition to any vocal pedagogy library.

This book is a must have for every voice teacher's collection. The additional chapters in the new edition supply a goldmine of historical application to the genre as well as exercises and practical advice rooted in functional voice training, all while encouraging the singer to find and believe in their unique and authentic sound.

About the Author

Matt Edwards is one of the leading voice teachers for commercial and musical theatre styles in the United States. He is currently an Associate Professor of Voice at Shenandoah Conservatory where he developed the first pop/rock training program for musical theatre majors in the United States. He is also Artistic Director of the Contemporary Commercial Music Vocal Pedagogy Institute. He has been a recipient of the Van Lawrence Fellowship and a master teacher for the NATS Intern program where he collaborated with Dr. Aaron Johnson at NYU Langone Voice Center to measure vocal tract adjustments between styles using real-time MRI. His website is: https: //www.edwardsvoice.com/.