Singing Guide: Jonathan Groff
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Jonathan Drew Groff is a Tony-nominated actor known for his roles in "Hamilton," "Frozen," and "Mindhunter." But besides his acting career, Groff is well-known among musical theater lovers and fans of "Glee" for his beautiful singing voice. Groff's vocal range sits in the tenor 2 to baritone E4, F4, G4, A4, and B4. His voice is known for the clarity, head voice, and pop-oriented timbre.
To learn how to sing like Jonathan Groff, first, you need to pay attention to your breathing technique. Proper breathing is the foundation of good singing technique, and Groff's breath control is impressive. You can learn the basics of breathing techniques in this article Breathing basics and practice with the Farinelli Breathing warm-up exercise.
Vocal placement is another key element of Groff's voice. Groff sings with a relaxed jaw and a well-placed focus on the vowels of each word he sings. To open your mouth and throat while singing, read this article Open mouth & throat, and practice the Singing Comfort Zone exercise to explore your chest voice, head voice, and moving through the voice registers.
Pitch accuracy is also critical while singing, and Groff's voice showcases a perfect pitch. To assess and improve your pitch accuracy, try this Pitch accuracy test and the Pitch Training tool to develop your range and agility.
Another aspect of Groff's voice is his use of vibrato. Vibrato creates a beautiful, dynamic sound and is a technique to focus on when learning to sing like Groff. Learn more about vibrato in this article Singing with Vibrato and practice the Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce exercises.
Finally, to improve your style and vocal technique, study Groff's songs and performances. "You'll Be Back" from "Hamilton" not only showcases his vocal range but his use of theatricality within his vocal performance. "Leaving for Paris No. 2" from "The Hottest State" is another great example, allowing you to practice your vibrato technique.
For more accurate learning and better understanding of singing, Singing carrots offer an excellent course Educational singing course. You can also find more vocal ranges of famous singers and search for songs matching your vocal range, difficulty, and genres on Singing Carrots.
By following these steps and incorporating the right resources, you can learn to sing like Jonathan Groff and develop your own unique vocal style just like him.