Singing Guide: Jo Dee Messina
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
How to Sing Like Jo Dee Messina
Jo Dee Messina is known for her powerful and emotive country voice. If you want to learn to sing like her, follow these practical steps:
Step 1: Discover Your Vocal Range
Jo Dee Messina has a vocal range from A3 to E5, as determined by Singing Carrots' vocal range test available here. Determine your vocal range and compare it with Jo Dee Messina's to assess your starting point.
Step 2: Practice Your Breathing
Jo Dee Messina's breath control is one of her strongest assets, so taking care of your breathing should be a top priority. Refer to Singing Carrots' breathing exercises available here to enhance your breathing techniques and master breath support.
Step 3: Learn Vocal Techniques
Jo Dee Messina's unique voice comes from a mix of various vocal techniques. Refer to Singing Carrots' articles on vocal registers & vocal break available here to learn how to extend your vocal range, as well as the article on chest voice and its explanation here. For twang add more excitement to your voice, practice "How to Twang Exercise" available here.
Step 4: Work on Your Articulation, Phrasing, and Diction
Jo Dee Messina's singing style is known for her distinct enunciation and phrasing. Incorporate "Articulation" here for boosting your articulation, making sure your diction is clear and concise.
Step 5: Practice Jo Dee Messina's Hit Songs
Jo Dee Messina's most iconic songs are known for her belting skills and powerful voice, especially the hit songs "I'm Alright" and "Bye, Bye." Improve your performance by joining "Singing Carrots pitch training game" here, which also provides warm-up exercises and range/agility practices.
Step 6: Personalize and Create Your Ultimate Performance Set
Explore other songs that let you showcase your range and emotions, whether within country music or beyond. Customize your performance set utilizing Singing Carrots' song search service here, where you can find songs that match your vocal range and genre preferences.
Remember, Jo Dee Messina's vocal style is unique to her voice and personality. Focus on finding your own voice and perfecting your style, so you can create a sound that is truly your own. Check out Singing Carrots' educational singing course here for additional vocal techniques tailored to enhance your unique voice.
By following these practical steps and utilizing Singing Carrots' resources, you can start on your journey to sing like Jo Dee Messina while developing your own unique style.