Singing Guide: Alan Alda
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Alan Alda, known primarily for his acting and science communication, also has a strong connection to music. While running to operas in the 1980s, he discovered the benefits of singing along for improved workout and breath control. Studying with teachers, Alda honed his pitch, breath control, and twang technique, eventually becoming an accomplished baritone singer at age 85. He credits his singing studies with helping him become a more effective science communicator by applying techniques such as breath support, resonators and flexibility. If you want to learn to sing like Alan Alda, try listening to music while performing active tasks, singing along with Twang and focusing on breath support. Visit the Singing Carrots website to find a vocal range test, pitch accuracy test, pitch training game, and resources on articulation, breath support, resonance and vocal registers. Also, take our singing course to find your own authentic voice.