Singing Guide: Graham Kendrick
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Graham Kendrick is widely known as "the father of modern worship music." He is a prolific Christian songwriter and worship leader, having written songs that are known and loved by millions of Christians worldwide.
If you want to learn to sing like Graham Kendrick, there are a few things you can do. One of the things that sets Graham apart is his ability to write songs that are accessible to everyone. His simple, heartfelt melodies and lyrics resonate with people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds.
To sing like Graham Kendrick, start by analyzing your voice and determining your vocal range (use our Vocal range test if you haven't yet). You can learn more about vocal range and voice types in our voice types article.
Graham Kendrick's music is simple yet powerful, and he often uses repetition in his songs. This repetition can be an effective way to learn his songs as well as to develop strong vocal technique. Focus on breathing deeply and steadily during each phrase, supporting your voice with proper breath support and avoiding constrictions in your throat as described in our Avoiding constrictions article. It can also be helpful to warm up your voice with vocal exercises, such as the ones found in our Farinelli Breathing video.
Graham Kendrick also uses a lot of vibrato in his singing, which is a technique that adds a natural, flowing quality to the voice. Learn more about vibrato in our Singing with Vibrato article and practice it with the exercises in our Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce videos.
To find songs that showcase Graham Kendrick's unique vocal technique, search our song-book and listen to some of his most well-known hits, such as "Shine, Jesus, Shine," "Amazing Love," and "Knowing You."
Overall, learning to sing like Graham Kendrick starts with developing strong vocal technique and focusing on simple, heartfelt music that resonates with people. Incorporate the resources mentioned above, and don't forget to have fun and enjoy the process of learning to sing like one of the most respected and well-loved worship leaders of our time.