Singing in Popular Music: Reflections on its Approach and Teaching

Abstract

Throughout history, singing has had a fundamental place in musical practice, which is why it became a skill to be developed in the professional musician’s training spaces. The paths to achieve this have been very diverse. However, an academic vocal production mode, based on lyrical/choral style and aesthetics, appears repeatedly to consolidate itself as a prototype in the approach to different forms of singing, without taking into account the context, heterogeneity and identity of each style. This article tries to reflect on the future of song teaching and, in particular, its relationship with the approach of popular music.