Elliott Yamin was the third finalist on American Idol in its fifth season. He became a fan favorite not just because of his powerful voice but also his inspiring journey as he coped with diabetes. Yamin's influences are diverse - from Stevie Wonder to Donny Hathaway. He is known for his incredible R&B and soul inflected vocals, yet he also dabbles in jazz, blues, and pop music.

To learn to sing like Yamin, you need to focus on his vocal technique. Here are some tips:

1. Breathing - Diaphragmatic breathing is key to a powerful, sustained voice. Check out Singing Carrots articles on breath support, active and passive breathing, and breathing basics.
2. Registers - Yamin has an impressive range, but his signature sound comes from a falsetto/falsetto mix head register. Check out this video about voice registers and vocal break and chest voice explained.
3. Vibrato - Elliott uses vibrato sparingly, but when he does, it is breathtaking. Here's a video showing how to achieve a good vibrato.
4. Phrasing - Elliott is a master of phrasing, particularly in soul/r&b music. Check out analyzing your voice for some tips on practicing phrasing.

To practice singing like Yamin, you can use the following Singing Carrots resources:

1. Singing Carrots vocal range test to determine your own range and compare it with Yamin's.
2. Use pitch accuracy test to work on your pitch, an essential aspect of any vocalist's training.
3. The pitch monitor tool gives an immediate and accurate visual feedback, allowing singers to better understand and improve their vocal production.
4. The pitch training game offers a fun and effective way of warming up, training pitch accuracy, and learning the basics of music theory.
5. The Singing Carrots song search engine can help you find songs suitable for your voice within the genre close to Yamin's style.
6. The Vocal Ranges page has data on Elliot Yamin's vocal range as well as many other singers' ranges. Studying the vocal ranges of different singers can be helpful in understanding their unique vocal qualities.
7. The singing course for beginners will be beneficial in understanding the basics of singing and learning tips to improve your singing skills.

Songs to consider learning that showcase Yamin's talent include:

1. "Wait for You"
2. "Movin' On"
3. "A Song for You"
4. "It's a New Day"

Hopefully, this guide helps give you some practical advice and resources to learn how to sing like Elliott Yamin. Remember to focus on technique, phrasing, and pitch while continuing to practice.