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Singing Guide: Crazy for You
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
For those dreaming of becoming a musical theater star or want to perfect their vocal skills, it's important to learn from the best.
Gershwin's musical, Crazy for You debuted on Broadway on February 19th, 1992 and played almost 1,500 shows. It's based on a 1930s musical, Girl Crazy, by the same famous brothers, George and Ira Gershwin. Harry Groener played the role of Bobby Child, the leading male character in Crazy for You.
One of the most unique aspects of the show is the seamless integration of classic jazz, tap-dancing, and musical theatre. Groener sings with precision, range, and clarity - and performs all his own dance work. There's so much we can learn from his effortless vocals, soaring falsetto, and agile dance moves.
If you want to learn to sing like Groener, try these tips:
- Emphasize scat syllables: Groener emphasizes the scat syllables of jazz and moves his mouth a lot when doing so. Incorporate more scats (skooby-doo-wahs and doos, shabobobs, bibbedy-bops) in your vocal warm-ups and singing in order to sound more like him.
- Focus on dynamics and phrasing: Groener's delivery is powerful and dynamic - which means he sings both loudly and softly, with strict control over the volume. Focus on mimicking these dynamic changes in phrasing when singing in order to add contrast and texture to your performance.
- Get into character: Groener performs with a high degree of confidence and energy - staying in character by singing and dancing as the story requires. As you learn songs, focus on imitating the character's personality and physical mannerisms in order to live up to the songs' potential.
- Use resources to learn and practice: Online tools, like Singing Carrots, can help you discover harmonies, develop range, and enhance other aspects of technique. Check out links provided in the resources for more information.
By incorporating these tips in your singing practice, you will be able to develop a style similar to Groener's. With dedication and commitment, you'll take center stage and become the star you were born to be.