Singing Guide: Jonathan Freeman
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you want to sing like Jonathan Freeman, known primarily for his iconic portrayal of Jafar in Disney's Aladdin, then you must start by exploring this character's unique vocal style. To emulate Freeman, your singing should have a balance between deepness and scratchiness in the tone.
Jonathan Freeman's style departs from conventional singing patterns, as seen in his signature song "Prince Ali". To bring out the unique sound, you should explore your vocal range. A great starting point is to take the free Vocal Range Test on Singing Carrots.
To match the deepness and scratchiness in Freeman's voice, it is recommended that you discover more about vocal registers, specifically, the chest voice and mixed voice. Singing Carrots has a great resource for this, the Singing Comfort Zone video.
As for breath control and support, these are crucially important, as breathing should come from the diaphragm. You can significantly improve your breath control and practice active breathing techniques.
Jonathan Freeman’s songs in Disney's Aladdin are an excellent starting point to practice, especially "Prince Ali", and "Diamond In The Rough". You can find sheet music and lyrics on Singing Carrots and practice following along with the composers to learn various singing techniques.
Make sure you're not putting too much strain on your vocals by keeping a relaxed, open throat and adjusting your posture to where your lungs can expand freely. Check out this resource on singing posture.
If you're serious about advancing your singing skills, consider taking Singing Carrots' educational singing course. The course covers everything from the basics of breathing to contemporary vocal techniques such as belting, growling, and vibrato that Jonathan Freeman's signature style features.
Finally, don't forget to practice tips for performing on stage, relax, and enjoy yourself!