How to Learn Singing “Live Out Loud” from A Little Princess (2005 Musical)

Singing a song from a musical can be a transformative experience, allowing you to connect with your emotions and tell a story through music. If you’ve chosen “Live Out Loud” from A Little Princess (2005 Musical) as your song to learn, you’re in for a treat! This empowering song offers an opportunity to showcase your vocal skills and embrace the message of living life to the fullest.

The Unique Vocal Technique – Belting

“Live Out Loud” prominently features the vocal technique called belting. Belting involves singing in a powerful and resonant chest voice, often emphasizing the higher notes with a full and rich sound. It adds intensity and emotion to the performance and helps convey the character’s strength and determination.

You can hear belting in several other popular songs too. Some examples include “Defying Gravity” from the musical Wicked and “Don’t Rain on My Parade” from Funny Girl. These songs share a similar vocal style that allows the singer to belt out their emotions and captivate the audience.

Tips for Learning “Live Out Loud”

To effectively learn and master “Live Out Loud,” consider following these steps:

Listen to the Original: Begin by listening to the original cast recording or a professional performance of the song. Pay attention to the nuances of the vocals, the way emotions are expressed, and the overall feel of the song.
Analyze the Song: Read the lyrics and try to understand the meaning behind them. Consider the character’s perspective and emotions. This will help you connect with the song on a deeper level and convey the intended emotions to your audience.
Warm-Up Your Voice: Before diving into “Live Out Loud,” warm up your voice with vocal exercises. Singing Carrots offers a helpful warm-up exercise called 3 Minute Warm Up that you can try.
Work on Breathing: Proper breath support is essential for belting. Check out the Singing Carrots article on Breath Support to understand how to breathe efficiently while singing.
Practice Belting Technique: Focus on strengthening your chest voice and developing control over your vocal power. Sing along to the song, paying attention to the belted notes. You can also try the Singing Carrots video on Chest Voice Explained to improve your belting skills.
Use Vocal Range Tools: Determine your vocal range using the Singing Carrots Vocal Range Test. This will help you identify the sections of the song where you may need to make adjustments to match your range.
Record Yourself: Record your practice sessions to analyze your progress. This will allow you to identify areas that require improvement and track your growth as a singer.

Resources for Further Learning

If you want to dive deeper into singing techniques and improve your overall vocal skills, Singing Carrots offers a variety of resources:

How to analyze your voice – Learn how to assess and analyze your own voice.
Voice types – Understand the different voice types and how they influence your singing.
Voice registers & vocal break – Explore the concept of vocal registers and how they affect your singing.
Breath support – Master the art of proper breath support while singing.
Breathing basics – Understand the fundamentals of breathing for singing.
Open mouth & throat – Learn why it’s important to open your mouth and throat while singing.
How to learn a song effectively – Discover effective strategies for learning songs.
Vocal ranges of famous singers – Explore the vocal ranges of well-known singers for inspiration.
Pop/Jazz vs Classical singing – Understand the differences between classical and pop/jazz singing styles.