Family of the Year is an American Indie band known for their catchy, harmony-driven and uplifting songs. Their unique vocal style relies on blending multiple voices while maintaining their individual timbres. In this article, we'll look at how you can learn singing like Family of the Year members and use Singing Carrots resources to support your journey.

Voice Types

Family of the Year members Cindy and Joe have bright and clear soprano and tenor voices, while Christina and Sebastian bring warmth and depth to the band's sound with their smooth alto and bass voices, respectively. Before you start singing along, identify your vocal range with this Vocal Range Test and learn about different Voice Types so that you can sing comfortably in your own range and timbre.

Harmony

Family of the Year is famous for their complex and engaging vocal harmonies. Achieving perfect harmony requires precise timing, breath control, pitch accuracy, and blending. Get started by practicing pitch accuracy with Pitch Accuracy Test and train your ears with Vocal Pitch Monitor. Develop your pitch control and blending by using Pitch Training exercises that improve your range, agility, and pitch accuracy.

Breathing & Resonance

Breathing is vital in maintaining pitch accuracy, sustaining notes, and developing vocal stamina. Learn about Breathing Basics and Breath Support to improve your vocal stability. Resonance is the key to achieving a clear, resonant, and powerful sound. Learn how to find your optimal resonance with Resonance in Singing.

Articulation and Performance

To convey emotion through your singing, good articulation and diction are necessary. Improve your articulation and prevent constrictions with exercises like Finger Bite and How to avoid constrictions. Learn how to connect with the audience, master your posture, and improve your performance with tips such as Tips for Performing on Stage and Overcoming Stage Fright.

Unique Vocal Techniques

Family of the Year’s unique vocal style relies on a combination of techniques that involve bright, clear singing, layered harmonies, and strong emotional delivery. In their songs ‘St. Croix’ and ‘Hero’, Family of the Year uses heavy harmonies and innovative vocal techniques. Check out Contemporary Vocal Techniques to learn more about innovative singing techniques such as Twang, Belting, and Growling that you can apply to your singing.

Songs to Start With

Here are some Family of the Year songs that you can use to practice your vocal techniques and apply what you’ve learned:

• 'St. Croix': A great song for practicing layered harmonies and innovative singing techniques.
• 'Hero': This song showcases the band’s signature sound and harmonic style.

You can find more songs matching your vocal range and difficulty using the Song Search feature on Singing Carrots, which links you to lyrics, sheet music, chords, karaoke, and YouTube audio.

Conclusion

By following the tips and techniques outlined in this article and using the resources provided by Singing Carrots, you can improve your vocal range, control, and tone, sing in harmony, improve your performance, and learn how to sing like Family of the Year. Start by taking the Vocal Range Test to identify your vocal range and explore Singing Carrots’ resources.