Judy Niemack's Singing Tips

• Study the Music
• Master Scat Singing
• Work on Your Breath Support
• Develop Your Vocal Range
• Songs to Practice

To learn to sing like Judy Niemack, it's essential to study her style. Listen to her recordings to get an idea of her phrasing, timing, and tonal quality. This will help you imitate her sound more closely.

Scat singing is a hallmark of her style. To master scat singing, you’ll need to practice basic scales and arpeggios. Start by humming along to a melody, gradually replacing the words with improvised sounds. Good breath support is essential for any singer, especially jazz vocalists like Judy Niemack. To develop your breath support, practice breathing exercises like the ones found in Singing Carrots’ breathing basics article.

Developing your vocal range will not only allow you to hit high notes like Judy, but it will also help you develop more control over your voice. Singing Carrots' vocal range test can help you determine your range and find exercises to improve it.

Practice singing along to some of Judy Niemack’s songs and try to imitate her phrasing and sound as much as possible. Some great songs to start with include “But Not For Me,” “One Note Samba,” and “Stella By Starlight.”