How to sing like Jessie J

Jessie J, a powerhouse of a vocalist with a four-octave vocal range, has left her mark on the music scene with her unique and powerful voice, impeccable technique and a distinctive style. Learning to sing like Jessie J takes more than just talent, it requires patience, hard work, and a few insider tips and tricks from the star performer herself.

Analyzing your voice

First things first, before you start singing like Jessie J, you’ll need to analyze your own voice. Use the Vocal range test and Pitch accuracy test to determine your current capabilities and weaknesses. These tests will help you establish which songs you can currently handle, your strong points and areas to work on.

Breathing and breath support

Jessie J's powerful vocals require plenty of breath support. Check out our breathing basics blog article to learn how to breathe effectively whilst singing. For breathing exercises, try Farinelli Breathing.

Vocal technique

One important thing to note is that Jessie J's vocal technique is a blend of pop and soul, and her chest voice is her specialty. She also has an incredibly strong mix and falsetto. To sing like her, develop your chest voice and master the mix. Learn more about voice registers in our Voice registers & vocal break blog article. You can also check out this video on Chest Voice Explained.

Articulation and resonance

Jessie J is known for her dexterity when it comes to articulating words, and the clarity of her voice. To learn how to articulate words like Jessie, check out our Articulation blog article. Resonance is another key aspect of singing like Jessie J. Learn more about it in our Resonance in singing blog article.

Performing

Finally, when it comes to performing like Jessie J, it’s all about feeling the music and delivering it with your whole heart. That means finding a way to emotionally connect with the lyrics, as well as honing your performance skills. Check out our tips on Performing on Stage and Overcoming Stage Fright.

Songs and vocal ranges

The best songs to showcase Jessie J's unique vocal style include ‘Bang Bang,’ ‘Flashlight,’ and ‘Who You Are.’ Our Song search tool is perfect for finding songs that match your vocal range, difficulty and genre preference. Additionally, our Artist vocal ranges feature provides the vocal range of over 5000 famous singers, including Jessie J.

Singing course and training

Finally, our Singing Course offers 21 lessons covering singing theory and practical tips, whilst the Pitch Training provides you with interactive vocal warm-ups, pitch visualizer, and exercises for range and agility.

With all these tips, tools, and resources, you too can sing like Jessie J. Just keep practicing, find your authentic voice, and enjoy the journey!