Singing Guide: Jeannie Ortega
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Jeannie Ortega is an American singer-songwriter known for her unique voice and blend of pop, hip-hop, and Latin rhythms. In this article, we will explore her singing style and provide tips on how to learn to sing like her.
Ortega's voice is characterized by its range, power, and distinctive tone. To learn to sing like her, focus on developing your vocal range and control. Begin with vocal warm-ups that focus on expanding your range in each register, from your low to high voice. The Pitch Training tool on Singing Carrots is an ideal tool for this purpose.
One of the distinctive aspects of Ortega's style is her use of vibrato, which adds emotion and character to her singing. The Singing with Vibrato article provides an in-depth explanation of this technique, as well as exercises for practicing it.
Ortega's music blends pop, hip-hop, and Latin rhythms, incorporating a range of vocal techniques. Focus on the Contemporary Vocal Techniques and Breath Support articles to learn more about vocal techniques that are key to her style.
To sing like Ortega, start by analyzing your voice to identify your type and strengths. The How to Analyze Your Voice article can help with this. Then, work on basic techniques such as proper breathing, posture, and avoiding constrictions as explained in the Breathing Basics and Avoiding Constrictions articles.
In addition to developing your vocal technique, it is important to practice song interpretation and performance. How to Learn a Song Effectively, Singing with Intuition, Skills, Emotion and Thinking, and Tips for Performing on Stage will help you develop these skills.
Finally, take inspiration from Ortega's songs. She has many great tracks, but some examples to look into include "Crowded", "It's R Time", and "So Done". You can also try searching for songs using the Song Search tool on Singing Carrots to find pieces that match your vocal range and genre preferences.
With consistent practice and a focus on developing your vocal technique and interpretation skills, you can learn to sing like Jeannie Ortega and develop your own unique style.