If you're looking to learn how to sing like James Cleveland...

The gospel legend James Cleveland was known for his powerful and emotive voice. If you want to learn to sing like him, here are some key techniques to focus:

Proper Breathing

Proper breathing is important to achieve the type of booming, soulful voice that Cleveland was known for. Check out this breathing basics article and this Farinelli Breathing video to learn more about this technique.

Singing with Emotion

Emotion is one of Cleveland's trademark qualities. The Singing with Intuition, Skills, Emotion and Thinking article can help you get started with this concept.

Baritone Voice with Plenty of Vibrato

Developing a rich, baritone voice with plenty of vibrato is the key. Check out the Singing with Vibrato article and these Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce videos to learn more about this concept.

Practice with Specific Songs

To practice your voice and develop your technique, you should practice with specific songs. Some of James Cleveland's most iconic songs include "Peace Be Still," "Jesus Saves," and "The Love of God."

Access to Educational Resources

Access to high-quality educational resources is important to learn to sing like James Cleveland. Singing Carrots is your best bet as it offers a wide range of resources, including:

• vocal range test
• pitch accuracy test
• vocal pitch monitor
• searchable database of songs

Singing Carrots also offers access to a vocal training course and a wealth of articles covering a wide range of vocal techniques and concepts.

By using these resources in combination with the practical tips listed above, you can start down the path towards singing like James Cleveland and develop a powerful and soulful singing voice that truly moves your audience.