This volume draws together leading researchers and practitioners in voice pedagogy in Australia. The collection is designed to be an ongoing resource for singing teachers, and the publication is aligned with the Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing. The book serves as a snapshot of work in the field, and encompasses voice science, studio pedagogy, regional Australia, and the role of the performer-teacher. It transcends genre boundaries and includes chapters on opera, music theatre, choral music, jazz, worship singing and cabaret.

Author Biography

Scott D Harrison is Lecturer in Music and Music Education at Griffith University with teaching and research duties across the Faculty of Education and Queensland Conservatorium. A graduate of Queensland Conservatorium, Dr Harrison has experience in teaching singing and music in primary, secondary and tertiary environments across state and private sectors. Performance interests and experience include opera and music theatre as both singer and musical director. His teaching areas focus on teacher education, and the supervision of doctoral candidates at the Conservatorium. Dr Harrison maintains contact with school-age activities through Griffith University's Young Conservatorium. He is an internationally recognised scholar in the field of males' involvement in music, a field in which he has presented extensively. Dr Harrison is the current National President of the Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing and is in demand across the country as an examiner, adjudicator and clinician.