Singing Guide: Jody McBrayer
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Jody McBrayer is a tenor lead vocalist of the contemporary Christian band Avalon. Known for his impressive vocal range, Jody's voice soars with both power and emotion. If you want to learn how to sing like Jody, pay attention to his unique vocal technique.
One of Jody McBrayer's signature techniques is his use of vibrato. Vibrato is the rapid variation of pitch when singing a sustained note. To achieve a similar effect, you can try the Vocal Pitch Monitor from Singing Carrots. This tool lets you visually see the notes you are singing against a virtual piano. It can help you learn to control your pitch better and develop your own unique vibrato.
Another important aspect of Jody McBrayer’s style is his control over his vocal registers. Specifically, Jody has excellent control over his head voice and can blend it seamlessly with his chest voice. This technique allows for a smooth transition between different parts of your vocal range, something that Singing Carrots' Pitch Training can help you achieve. The pitch visualizer and range exercises available in this program can help you extend your range and become more confident in transitioning between your registers.
Jody McBrayer’s wide vocal range is showcased in many of Avalon’s songs, such as “Can’t Live a Day” and “Orphans of God.” If you want to learn how to sing like Jody, it's worth spending some time practicing these songs. Using the vocal range search on Singing Carrots, you can find songs that match your vocal range and can learn to sing them like Jody himself.
In addition to Jody McBrayer's technique, it's important to maintain good vocal health. Singing Carrots has many resources available on the topic, including a blog post on vocal health and a singing course that includes warm-up exercises and techniques to avoid vocal strain.
By studying Jody McBrayer's technique, practicing his songs, and using Singing Carrots resources, you can learn to sing like him and develop your own unique voice.