Singing Guide: Johnny Lang
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you're looking to learn how to sing like Johnny Lang, you're in for a treat. With his soulful blues and rock vocals, Johnny Lang is an iconic singer that has been on the scene since he was a young prodigy. What makes his voice stand out is his ability to convey raw emotion and feeling through his singing.
To achieve the same level of vocal prowess as Johnny Lang, you need to focus on a few key areas:
1. Practice breathing techniques
Breathing is an essential component of singing, and Johnny Lang has fantastic control over his breath. By mastering techniques like active and passive breathing and breath support, you can achieve his level of control and power in your voice.
Check out Singing Carrots' articles on breathing basics and breath support to get started.
2. Learn how to use your chest voice
Johnny Lang's voice is primarily in the chest register, which gives him his signature depth and power. You can learn how to sing in this register by practicing chest voice exercises like those found on Singing Carrots' singing comfort zone video.
3. Practice vocal control
Control is essential when you want to achieve the emotional depth of a Johnny Lang vocal. Learn what are voice registers and how to use them to better control your voice.
Using exercises like those found in Singing Carrots' twang and vibrato videos can help you develop these skills.
4. Connect to the emotion of the song
Johnny Lang is known for his emotionally charged songs that draw on his own personal experiences. To truly sing like Johnny Lang, you need to connect with the emotion of the song and convey that through your voice.
Singing Carrots' articles on singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking can help you develop this ability.
5. Utilize Singing Carrots resources
Singing Carrots offers a wide range of tools and resources for singers at all levels. Use the vocal range test to determine your vocal range, then search for songs using Singing Carrots' song search tool.
If you're just getting started, Singing Carrots' singing course covers singing theory and practical tips to help you develop your voice.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, the Singing Carrots tools and resources can help you achieve your vocal goals.