Singing Guide: Joanie Sommers
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
In this article, we will show you how to learn singing like Joanie Sommers. With her characteristic, warm, friendly style, Joanie Sommers has an instantly recognizable voice. She was one of the most popular vocalists of the 1960s and achieved worldwide success with her hits "Johnny Get Angry" and "Don't Pity Me".
One of Joanie's unique vocal techniques is her use of vibrato. Vibrato is the natural, fluctuating variation in pitch that occurs when a singer is relaxed and allows their voice to flow freely. Joanie's use of vibrato gave her voice a rich, full sound that few other vocalists have been able to replicate.
To learn to sing like Joanie Sommers, we recommend starting with the Singing Carrots Vocal Range Test. This will help you identify your own vocal range and compare it to Joanie's. Your vibrato will be naturally unique, but you can develop it through Singing Carrots Pitch Training and Vibrato videos.
Next, identify the songs that showcase Joanie's vocal style, like "Johnny Get Angry", "One Boy", and "When the Boys Get Together". Practicing these songs and incorporating the proper techniques, like the use of vibrato, will help you learn Joanie's style.
To improve your technique, be sure to check out Singing Carrots resources like the articles on vocal health and breathing basics. Additionally, practice good posture and breath support, as proper breathing is essential to achieving Joanie's warm, rich tone.
Incorporating these techniques and Singing Carrots resources will get you on the path to singing like Joanie Sommers and help you develop your own unique vocal style, full of warmth and personality.