Dave Stroud

Dave Stroud
Background information
OccupationsVocal coach, vocal educator, artist development
InstrumentsVocals, piano, guitar
Years active1987–present
Websitedavestroud.com

Dave Stroud is an American vocal coach, vocal educator, and lecturer who has worked with Justin Bieber,[1] Justin Timberlake,[2] Steve Perry,[3] Katseye,[3] Adéla,[4] Arnel Pineda,[5] Billy Crystal,[6] Mike Posner,[7] Natasha Bedingfield,[8] Bruno Mars,[9] and Michael Jackson, among others.[10][11] He was commissioned by American Idol for seasons 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11 as a vocal teacher for touring idols Adam Lambert, Jordin Sparks, Allison Iraheta, David Cook, Lee DeWyze, Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery, and others.[12][13] Stroud was a vocal coach on the Netflix series, Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE, which aired in 2024.[14]

Early life

In 1989, Stroud owned and operated,DV8, a dance nightclub in Salt Lake City, Utah, modeled after night clubs in Los Angeles.[15][16] In 1990, he began studying with Seth Riggs in San Francisco, with whom he developed a teaching business that expanded Riggs' vocal teaching methods. In 1998, he oversaw the production of When You Believe (written by Narada Michael Walden), recorded by over 60 singers including Claytoven Richardson and Penny Framstad, and produced by Geoff Grace. The song shared similarities to We are the World and received a fair amount of airplay.[17]

Career

Dave Stroud is a vocal coach, vocal educator, and lecturer who has led vocal master-classes internationally. He has worked with Natasha Bedingfield, Martina McBride, Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, One Direction, Terry Ellis, Daniel Bedingfield, Michael Jackson ("This is it" tour), and others.[11] Stroud was the owner and publisher of Connecting Voices, a magazine for singers.[18]

  • VocalizeU

In 2010 Stroud founded and launched, VocalizeU teaching privately as well as producing Winter Songwriting Retreats in the San Bernardino Mountains to focus on artists' identity, vocal development, creativity, and songwriting skills.[19][20] In July 2012, Stroud's company produced VocalizeU Summer Intensive, a yearly 10-day artist intensive focusing on vocals, songwriting, stage presence, and music production at Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles.[21][22] Music industry professionals and producers are brought in to share their knowledge and experience with 300 students.[23]

  • American Idol

Stroud was commissioned by American Idol as a vocal coach to work with touring idols in Seasons 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11 working with Adam Lambert, Jordin Sparks, Allison Iraheta, David Cook, Lee DeWyze, Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery, and others. He continues to provide vocal support for American Idol and 19 Management regularly.[12] In an interview with Backstage Magazine, Stroud shared insights working with Adam Lambert, "Adam can do extreme things with his voice that most singers will probably never be able to do. The fact is Adam is so amazing that he doesn't have to overdo it. I work with the music director to look at the peaks, where they happen in the show, and where he can recover from that"[24][13]

  • SLS (Speech-Level Singing)

Stroud is the former CEO of Seth Riggs' SLS (speech level singing) vocal teaching program and played a major role in developing the teaching platform internationally.[25][26] A then-longtime student and friend of Seth Riggs, Stroud formulated criteria to teach Speech-Level Singing internationally. Riggs created vocal exercises that blended a singers' head voice and chest voice while applying SLS (speech level singing) techniques. His clients included Prince, Stevie Wonder, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, and numerous others. In 1995, Stroud developed a teaching platform, which was implemented in 2000.[27] [28][11]

  • Film and TV

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References

  1. ^ Knopper, Steve (2016-10-06). "How Young Singers Deal With Getting Old". Vulture. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  2. ^ "Interview with Dave Stroud by Andy Fidel page 61". The Vocalist Magazine (Summer Issue). June 19, 2013. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Daily Inspiration: Meet Dave Stroud". Voyage LA. December 8, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  4. ^ "Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE – Episode 3: Big Mistake @19:17". Netflix. July 9, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  5. ^ "How Journey's Arnel Pineda Fixed His Vocal Woes". Ultimate Classic Rock. May 10, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  6. ^ "Broadway's Mr. Saturday Night Sets Closing Date 'The Billy Crystal-led musical made its Broadway debut in April at the Nederlander Theatre' by Margaret Hall". Playbill. July 17, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  7. ^ "Meet Dave Stroud of VocalizeU West Hollywood". Voyage LA. April 17, 2017. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  8. ^ "VocalizeU Release Part Hosted by: Natasha Bedingfield Presented by Dave Stroud & Michele Rundgren". Music and Musicians. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
  9. ^ "Darcy Callus". Montrose Jazz Festival. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
  10. ^ "Working with Michael Jackson and other celebrity clients featuring Dave Stroud". Anchor. January 1, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  11. ^ a b c "Ep. 24 How To Become A Master Vocal Coach w/ Dave Stroud". The Working Singer Podcast. July 1, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  12. ^ a b "Global Angel Dave Stroud". Global Angels. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  13. ^ a b "Interview With Star Vocal Coach, David Stroud by Ruth Gerson". Huffpost. January 5, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  14. ^ "Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE – Episode 3: Big Mistake @3:29". Netflix. July 9, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  15. ^ "CLVB DV8 CATERS TO WANNA-DANCE CROWD". Desert News. December 15, 1989. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  16. ^ ""Club DV8 Has a Little Something for Everyone by Ingrid Ricks"", "The Daily Utah Chronicle , page 8, October 9, 1989
  17. ^ "Giving Voice to a Benefit Song by James Sullivan", "San Francisco Chronicle , page 242, October 18, 1998
  18. ^ "Entertainment Drive-thru - Episode 77 Dave Stroud Vocalizes U". Pod Chaser. May 24, 2014. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  19. ^ "Interview With Dave Stroud". The Naked Vocalist. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  20. ^ "VocalizeU Release Party". M Magazine. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  21. ^ ""Empowering Vocalists" Dave Stroud Workshop". Songbirds Studio. March 12, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  22. ^ ""I lived and breathed music at VocalizeU Artist Intensive"". Ising Magazine. August 16, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  23. ^ "Meet Big Billy Clark". Voyage LA. January 29, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  24. ^ Henny, John (July 25, 2019). "How Voice Teacher Dave Stroud Rescues Voices". Backstage Magazine. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  25. ^ "What is Speech Level Singing?". Vocalist. October 8, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  26. ^ "How To Sing: Using Speech Level Singing". Singers Edge. January 2, 2009. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  27. ^ "Dave Stroud by Susan McCallister Bee". Bee Music Studios. June 10, 2010. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  28. ^ "Guest Interview with Dave Stroud Part 1". LA Sight Singer. July 25, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  29. ^ "Dave Stroud IMDB". IMDB. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  30. ^ "Singing Dog Named Roo Brings the House Down at The Kelly Clarkson Show". CBS. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
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