Singing Guide: Jose Gonzalez
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
How to Sing Like Jose Gonzalez
Are you a fan of Jose Gonzalez's soft and soothing voice? Do you want to learn how to sing like him? In this article, we will explore some practical steps to sing like Gonzalez and recommend some Singing Carrots resources to help you improve.
Find your voice type
Before you begin practicing your vocal technique, it's essential to know your voice type. Gonzalez is known for his low, warm voice that falls into the baritone range. If you are unsure about your voice type, you can take the Vocal Range Test in Singing Carrots to determine it.
Breath Support
Breathing is the foundation of singing. Ensuring proper breath support is essential for a warm, deep, and breathing vocal sound like Gonzalez's. Singing Carrots offer many resources on breathing for singing, including articles, videos, and exercises. Visit the blogs on Breathing Basics and Breath Support to learn more.
You can also try the Farinelli Breathing Exercise to improve your breath control.
Articulation
Gonzalez's singing style is characterized by clear and crisp diction, which makes his music stand out. Pay attention to your articulation: it should be clean and crisp, but never biting. If you want to learn more, check out the Articulation article on Singing Carrots.
You can try the Finger Bite exercise to train your articulators, clear your speech, and strengthen the chest voice.
Emotion and Control your Vibrato
One of the most distinctive features of Gonzalez's vocal style is his use of vibrato. His vibrato is natural and effortless. While developing your vocal skills, learning to control and use vibrato will significantly improve your singing technique. Singing Carrots offer many resources on the vibrato, including articles, videos, and exercises. To improve your vibrato, try out the vocal exercise Beggars Bounce.
Chest Voice and Voice Registers
Gonzalez often showcases his register break from the chest to the mixed voice, allowing his voice to resonate and build warmth. Understanding the registers you are singing in allows you to train your voice more effectively and helps avoid damaging your voice. Singing Carrots offer many resources on Voice Registers and avoiding constrictions, including articles and videos.
You can try doing the Chest Voice Explained and Singing Comfort Zone vocal exercises to strengthen your chest voice and train your singing registers.
Song and Performance
Now that you have learned some specific techniques that contribute to the distinctive Jose Gonzalez vocal style, you can apply those techniques and make your singing standout.
Start by selecting songs such as “Crosses,” “Heartbeats,” or “Stay Alive,” which aim to showcase Gonzalez's warm-hearted, resonating, and soft vocals.
You can further improve your performance by learning from experts. The How to Learn a Song Effectively and Tips for performing on stage articles on Singing Carrots provide a wealth of knowledge on song interpretation and performance tips.
Conclusion
Singing like Jose Gonzalez is no small feat, but with Singing Carrots resources, you can improve your vocal technique and learn how to sing in his vocal style. Remember to breathe properly, articulate clearly, and practice your chest voice and register transitions. Lastly, stay true to your authentic voice.