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So You Want to Sing Rock : A Guide for Performers - Matt Edwards

So You Want to Sing Rock

A Guide for Performers

By: Matt Edwards

Hardcover | 4 June 2024

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Matt Edwards shares his approach to coordinating the voice so the singer can focus on performing rock 'n' roll. Fully updated and expanded, this new edition gives specific advice for beginner, intermediate, and advanced performers as well as those crossing over from classical or musical theatre. It also contains the latest information on technological advances in performing rock 'n' roll.

Rock 'n' roll is an outgrowth of the blues that combines driving rhythms, powerful chords, and lyrics that communicate the human experience to audiences around the world. Although rock singing was once seen as a vulgar use of the human voice and was largely ignored by the academic community, voice teachers and singers around the world have recently taken a professional interest in learning specialized techniques for singing rock 'n' roll.

So You Want to Sing Rock 'n' Roll gives a comprehensive guide to rock history, voice science, vocal health, audio technology, technical approaches to singing rock, and stylistic parameters for various rock subgenres. This work is not only the ideal guide to singing professionals, but the perfect reference work for voice teachers and their students, lead and back-up singers, record producers, and studio engineers.

Industry Reviews

"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.

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