Teacher
“Rob is one of the most personable and knowledgeable people we’ve worked with. His ability to connect with young people, his enthusiasm for a cappella, and his flexibility make him an excellent choice for an adviser. I can’t say enough wonderful things. He will truly make your group BETTER.”
-Denise Childers, Director, LPHS Unplugged
“I am constantly blown away by Rob’s passion and knowledge when it comes to a cappella!”
-Avi Kaplan, Founding Bass Vocalist of Pentatonix
As an experienced director, clinician, and vocal coach, Rob Dietz is a widely respected teacher in the world of contemporary vocal music.
His passion for education combined with his unique background in both contemporary and classical voice make him a force to be reckoned with in the classroom.
Whether you are a contemporary a cappella group, a traditional chorus, or an individual looking to improve your skills, Rob has the expertise to help you take your music to the next level!
A Cappella 101
Rob is the author of A Cappella 101: A Beginner’s Guide To Contemporary A Cappella Singing, available from Hal Leonard.
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!
Chapters include:
Starting a Group
Vocal Technique for Contemporary A Cappella
Arranging
Vocal Drumming
Vocal Bass Singing
Live and Studio Sound
Movement
Virtual Choir/Creating Videos
“Rob is one of the top teachers of a cappella in the world and I genuinely wish I had this book when I was first pursuing a career in a cappella.”
-Scott Hoying, Pentatonix
As a Director
Rob is the music director of Legacy, an auditioned community youth a cappella group made up of singers aged 13-18 from all over the greater Los Angeles area! Founded in 2016, the group has received numerous awards and accolades, including:
Winners of the Varsity Vocals International Championship of High School A Cappella finals, 2018.
LAAF 2017 scholastic competition champions.
Winners of the Southwest semifinal of the Varsity Vocals AcaOpen, 2017.
Selected for the Best of High School A Cappella (BOHSA) compilation, 2018, 2020.
As a Clinician
Rob has presented workshops all over the world on numerous topics, including:
A Cappella Arranging (Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced)
Vocal Percussion (Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced)
Group Direction, and Movement as a Rehearsal Tool
Solo Delivery, and Connecting with an Audience
Contemporary Vocal Technique in the Choral Classroom
As an Educator
Rob is a co-founder of A Cappella Academy, along with Ben Bram (Pentatonix, Citizen Queen, AcaPop!) and Avi Kaplan (Pentatonix).
He is also the co-host of the podcast “Counterpoint” along with Sing-Off and Pitch Perfect producer, Deke Sharon.
