Singing Guide: Jenna Raine
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you're a fan of Jenna Raine's soaring pop vocals and infectious hooks, then you'll want to learn how to sing like her.
Jenna Raine, the teen pop sensation from Texas, has a unique style that blends a sweet tone with a touch of edge. In this Singing Carrots tutorial, we'll explore the techniques Jenna uses to achieve her signature sound, so you can incorporate them into your own singing.
Vocal range and tone
Jenna Raine has a naturally high vocal range, which she showcases in her music by hitting impressive high notes. In order to sing like Jenna, it's important to develop your vocal range and tone. Try taking our Vocal range test, which will determine your vocal range and help you identify your head voice.
Once you've identified your range, try practicing vocal exercises that increase your range and improve your tone. Our Pitch training tool offers interactive exercises to help you develop your vocal range and control.
Breathing and support
Jenna's singing style includes smooth transitions from her chest voice to her head voice, making use of her vocal registers to create variation and dynamics. To achieve similar transitions, you'll need to focus on your breathing and support techniques. Check out these articles for tips:
Check out these videos which can help with [Chest Voice](https://www.youtube.com/embed/EWUFRN_HnMI?start=0) and [Voice Registers](https://www.youtube.com/embed/tF_TfWIF8ZA?start=0).
Control and dynamics
One of Jenna's signature techniques is her use of dynamics. She effortlessly transitions from a delicate falsetto to a powerful, belted chorus. Mastering this technique will take some practice. In order to replicate Jenna's dynamics, we recommend:
- Practicing vibrato with vowels, like this Beggars Bounce video
- Concentrating on breath control with this Sustain Vocal and Farinelli Breathing video
- Developing Twang, her contemporary vocal technique, with this How to Twang Exercise video
Performance and interpretation
Aside from her impressive singing capabilities, Jenna is also known for her dynamic performances. In order to connect with the audience, you'll need to work on your stage presence and interpretation skills. Here are some resources to help you:
- How to overcome stage fright
- Tips for performing on stage
- Relaxing Breath:Emotion-control/Performing
Jenna's songs to practice
To help you incorporate Jenna's techniques into your singing, try practicing some of her songs:
- "Endings" - Focus on your intonation and vibrato on the higher notes.
- "You Can Blame Me" - Try emulating Jenna's dynamics by starting off soft and building up to a strong belted chorus.
- "Wishful Thinking" - Work on your enunciation, breath control, and vibrato.
Conclusion
To sing like Jenna Raine, you'll need to focus on developing your vocal range and tone, breathing and support techniques, control and dynamics, performance, and interpretation skills. Incorporating the Singing Carrots resources and Jenna's songs into your singing practice can help you get closer to her unique pop sound.