In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Rob Dietz

Living in: Los Angeles, CA, United States.
Rob Dietz is a multiple CARA winning singer and vocal percussionist who has been arranging, composing, teaching, and performing contemporary a cappella music for over twenty years. Based in Los Angeles, Rob is best known for his work as an arranger and group coach for NBC's The Sing-Off. Through his work on the show, Rob has had the pleasure of collaborating with some of the top talent in the vocal music world, including Pentatonix, Peter Hollens, The Filharmonic, Voiceplay, and many more. He has been a contributing arranger for performances by world renowned artists including Smokey Robinson, Flo Rida, Sara Bareilles, Incubus, and Pat Benatar. His arrangements have been featured on several TV shows, including America's Got Talent (NBC), To All The Boys: P.S I Still Love You (Netflix), and Pitch Slapped (Lifetime).

Rob Dietz : A Cappella 101

A cappella teacher/performer/producer, Rob Dietz, expertly describes the nuts, bolts and artistry of creating contemporary a cappella music. Rob is the perfect person to write this text, produce the sample tracks available on line and draw from his vast community of a cappella experts for advice and experiences. Whether you are an a cappella newbie or seasoned expert, this resource is for you!

Songlist: What is Contemporary A Cappella?, Starting a Group, Vocal Technique for Contemporary A Cappella, Arranging, Vocal Dumming, Vocal Bass Singing, Live and Studio Sound, Movement, Virtual Choir / Creating Videos

Individual Folios

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Rob Dietz : Good Time

This infectious Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen pop hit is now available for pop a cappella groups. "We don't even have to try, it's always a good time!"

Composer: Matthew Thiessen Performed By: Carly Rae Jepsen

Jacob Narverud : I Shall Not Live in Vain

Rob Deitz's contemporary a cappella sensibilities proves a natural fit for Emily Dickinson's poetry, as the result is a concert-focused tour de force in the genre. Effortlessly melodic text--nestled beneath layers of percussive arpeggios--flirts with major and minor tonalities, never overwhelming the simple and affecting message of aspiration.

Arranger: Jacob Narverud

Rob Dietz : Should've Been Us

Taken from her debut album Unbreakable Smile, this rhythm and blues influenced single from Tori Kelly uses fun triadic harmonies that are quickly learned. "Coulda been the real thing, now we'll never know for sure!"

Composer: Jakob Jerlström Performed By: Tori Kelly