Learning to Sing like Taylor Swift

Learning from Taylor Swift will not only improve your singing skills but also require you to work on your stage presence. Taylor Swift has a unique tone and style that sets her apart from other pop artists. Her sound is a melodic blend of country and pop music. With this guide, you can learn how to sing like Taylor Swift!

Vocal Techniques Used by Taylor Swift

• Use of twang technique
• Application of vibrato technique on selective notes
• Not relying heavily on chest voice
• Mastery of head voice and applying mix voice technique to bridge the gap between chest and head registers
• Playing with nasal overtone

Step by Step Guide to Singing Like Taylor Swift

Step 1: Vocal Warmup

Start by doing some vocal warmup, which conditions your vocal cords to sing. To condition your voice, use the Farinelli Breathing Exercise. This exercise warms up your breathing while connecting your voice to your breath. This makes sure your note transitions will be smooth. Farinelli Breathing Exercise

Step 2: Use the Twang Technique

One of Taylor's trademark techniques is her use of twang. Use this technique to deliver your melody with a hint of hollowness that adds a buzz and helps with the resonance. Twang adds character to your voice when placed carefully.
Twang Exercise

Step 3: Apply Vibrato Technique

Taylor Swift isn't known for being an opera singer, but she uses vibrato selectively on certain notes when required. Practice the Diaphragm Bounce and Beggar's Bounce exercises to master vibrato application without losing your breath.
Diaphragm Bounce - Beggar's Bounce

Step 4: Transition to Mix Voice for Bridges

To smoothly transition between chest and head registers, work on your mix voice application when singing. This will help you keep the resonance consistent across your range and bridge any gaps in vocal strain. Also, avoiding overuse of chest voice will prevent hoarseness and breaking.
Mixed Voice - Voice Break

Step 5: Learn to Play with Nasal Overtone

Playing with nasal overtone adds another dimension to your voice. However, be careful not to overdo it, causing your voice to sound nasally, which can be annoying to the listener.
Soft Palate - Stop Sounding Nasal

Taylor Swift Songs to Practice and Showcase Your Skills

• Love Story - Great for practicing twang
• Back to December - With this song, you can practice vibrato and mix voice
• Blank Space - Great for practicing chest and head register mix