Singing Guide: Jorja Smith
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Jorja Smith is an English singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for her distinctive soulful voice and emotive lyricism, Jorja has captivated audiences worldwide. The following article will give practical advice and reference Singing Carrots resources for those who wish to learn how to sing like Jorja Smith.
Step 1: Vocal Analysis
The first step in learning to sing like Jorja is to analyze her voice. The Singing Carrots article on how to analyze your voice is a useful guide to understanding the various components of your singing voice. Jorja has a unique tone with a warm, soulful quality. Her voice has a smooth and controlled vibrato. She is not a belter, she uses her breath to convey feeling and emotion.
Step 2: Vocal Technique
A good place to start is with the Singing Carrots breathing basics and breath support articles. These will teach you proper breathing technique and how to use breath support to control your voice. Jorja has impeccable breath control and uses it to create a strong emotional connection through her singing.
Step 3: Vocal Exercises
Jorja’s singing style is primarily characterized by her smooth vibrato. Singing Carrots’ vibrato exercises are a great resource to help achieve this. Additionally, our pitch training game will help improve accuracy, as well as pitch and interval recognition. Our artistic vocal techniques article on twang and belting techniques will also be useful in achieving Jorja’s vocal style.
Step 4: Song Selection
To learn Jorja’s vocal style, it is important to choose songs that showcase her sound. Use Singing Carrots’ song search tool to find songs that match your voice type, and include songs that Jorja has covered, like “Lost” and “Teenage Fantasy.” You can also consult Singing Carrots artist vocal ranges tool to see if the song fits your vocal range.
Step 5: Vocal Health
It’s important to keep your voice healthy by practicing good vocal hygiene. Singing Carrots’ vocal health article covers the basics of hydration, how to rest your voice, and avoiding behaviors that can damage your vocal cords.
With Jorja’s unique vocal quality, staying true to your own vocal identity while incorporating some of Jorja's techniques will create your distinct voice. By following the above steps and incorporating some of the referenced Singing Carrots resources, you are sure to make progress in achieving a beautiful soulful singing style like Jorja Smith.