George Baker (born Johannes Bouwens) is a Dutch singer who became popular in the 1970s with his band, George Baker Selection. His voice is characterized by a smooth baritone, with a particular emphasis on clear enunciation and phrasing on the beat. Baker's music is known for its pop sensibility, catchy hooks, and lyricism.

To develop a singing voice like George Baker, one should focus on the following areas:

• Breath Support and Breathing Techniques

  Breath control is a foundation to most singing techniques. Proper breathing and breath support enables the singer to produce a clear and sustained tone. The Farinelli exercise, as mentioned in Singing Carrots' resources, is perfect for learning breathing techniques.

• Posture

  With good posture, singers can breathe deeply and create a more expansive sound. Singers should stand straight and tall, aligning their head, neck, and spine.

• Phrasing

  Phrasing is how a singer articulates a lyric over a beat or accompaniment. George Baker's phrasing is a prominent feature of his singing style. To cultivate this technique, singing glottal onsets exercises can be helpful. Singing Carrots suggests watching the Glottal Onset video for a step-by-step guide.

• Articulation

  Clear and distinct articulation refers to pronouncing each word in a sentence or phrase so that it is easily understood by listeners. Scales and arpeggios are beneficial for developing articulation, and practicing "finger bite" exercises, as shown in Singing Carrots' resources, can also help.

• Vocal Range

  George Baker's music exhibits a lower vocal range. This means a singer should work on exercises that can help them extend their low and high registers while maintaining consistency of tone. Singing Carrots' vocal range test can help establish a singer's current range.

• Singing Techniques

  Contemporary vocal techniques, like Heavy Modal, Twang, Belting, and Vibrato can enhance a singer's style, learn each technique by watching Singing Carrots' reference videos.

• Songs to Practice

  The following George Baker Selection songs are perfect for practice:

  • Morning Sky
  • Little Green Bag
  • Paloma Blanca
  • Sing A Song Of Love
  • Silver
  • Fly Away Little Paraquayo

Through consistent practice and by employing the right techniques, it is possible to learn how to sing like George Baker. With the guidance of Singing Carrots resources, any aspiring singer can develop a unique style and technique that is reminiscent of this legendary Dutch singer.