Welcome to our singing lesson on how to sing like a performer from "Kicks: The Showgirl Musical." This iconic stage production showcases the glamour and glitz of Las Vegas through the story of a group of showgirls and their rise to stardom. The musical features stunning dance numbers, beautiful costumes, and some challenging vocal performances that require skills and versatility to sing like a true Vegas star. In this lesson, we will focus on how to develop your vocal quality, breathing control, and projection to perform the signature song "Kicks" like a pro.

The lead performers in "Kicks: The Showgirl Musical" demonstrate a unique vocal quality that blends power, clarity, and vibrato. This vocal style is particularly important when performing the song "Kicks," which requires a singer to sustain long notes and hit high-belting pitches. To achieve this effect, singers must master their breathing technique, support their voice from the diaphragm, and use proper placement to maximize their sound.

Breathing is an essential aspect of singing, and it's crucial to master this technique to avoid straining your voice. The Breathing Basics article on Singing Carrots provides some excellent tips on how to breathe properly while singing. The Breath Support article can also help you develop your breath control.

The next step is to establish proper placement to deliver your voice in the most effective way. To do this, it's helpful to learn about voice registers and vocal breaks, which is discussed in the Voice Registers & Vocal Break article. You can also explore some practical exercises in the Chest Voice/Voice Registers: Singing Comfort Zone and Voice Break videos.

Now that you have established proper placement, you need to work on adding vibrato to your voice, which is discussed in Singing with Vibrato article. You can explore some practical exercises in the Diaphragm Bounce video.

Once you've mastered your breathing, placement, and vibrato, you can work on projecting your voice with style and emotion. You can learn about articulation in the Articulation article and explore practical exercises in the Finger Bite video.

Now that you have the basics covered, you can start singing "Kicks" by focusing on the song's unique vocal hooks and rhythms. You can learn how to sing the song more effectively in the How to learn a song effectively article and find the song's chords and lyrics in the Songbook section.

In conclusion, singing like a performer from "Kicks: The Showgirl Musical" requires not only vocal prowess but also stage presence and flair. By following the guidance provided in these references and incorporating Singing Carrots resources, you'll be on the right path to becoming a star!