Singing Guide: Bill Justis
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Bill Justis is an American saxophonist, although he is best known for his contribution to the world of pop and rock music through writing instrumental songs. His music is simple and unadorned- the clear melody lines of his music leave just enough space for the rhythmic bed of bass and drums to do their magic.
To learn how to sing like Bill Justis, you need to practice mastering the techniques and styles that helped define his music. Some of the songs that are worth examining for insight into his approach include:
- "Raunchy,"
- "Rinky Dink,"
- "College Man,"
- "Struttin Memphis,"
- "Scroungie."
To learn how to sing like Bill Justis, it's important to focus on developing good breath support and open mouth and throat techniques like those discussed in these articles from Singing Carrots: Breath support and open mouth and throat.
Justis' music relies heavily on strong, clear articulation. Therefore, singers must also master articulation, and the Finger Bite exercise tutorial from Singing Carrots will be helpful in developing this skill: Finger Bite.
Knowing your voice type can help guide the learning process, and the article titled What's a Voice Type? Why Classify Mine? can give you insights regarding voice classification.
Vocal range is also another crucial concept to keep in mind. The vocal range test from Singing Carrots can help you identify your vocal range if you are unsure.
To master Bill Justis's unique vocal technique, practice breathing techniques, and work on articulation and voice control. Check out Singing Carrot's Pitch Training Course and Vocal Pitch Monitor for help with increasing your pitch accuracy and range.