Singing Guide: Garrison Keillor

Singing Guide: Garrison Keillor

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Garrison Keillor is an American author, storyteller, humorist, and radio personality. He is perhaps best known for his radio show "A Prairie Home Companion," which featured music, comedy skits, and storytelling. His singing style is often described as folksy, or "homespun." If you're looking to learn to sing like Garrison Keillor, there are several steps you can take.

  • First, listen to recordings of him singing. Pay attention to the tone of his voice, his phrasing, and his overall style. Some of his most famous songs include "Red River Valley," "The Glory of Love," and "Tiptoe Through the Tulips."
  • Next, work on your breathing technique. You can find some great breathing exercises for singers on Singing Carrots, such as Farinelli Breathing and Breath Support. Good breathing is the foundation for good singing.
  • Practice singing with an open mouth and throat. This will help you produce a full, resonant sound like Garrison Keillor's. Singing Carrots blog has an article on this topic, as well as a section-resonance in singing.
  • Take some time to work on your vocal range. Singing Carrots has a vocal range test that will help you determine your range and compare it to that of famous singers. This will help you figure out what songs you can sing well and which ones you should avoid.
  • Finally, consider taking Singing Carrots' educational singing course. This 21-lesson program covers singing theory and practical tips that can help you improve your singing skills.

By following these steps and utilizing Singing Carrots' resources, you can learn to sing like Garrison Keillor and improve your overall singing abilities.

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