Singing Guide: Kim Walker-Smith
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Kim Walker-Smith is a well-known Christian music artist and an amazing singer to learn from. Her unique vocal technique centers around emotive storytelling and her ability to convey both power and intimacy in her singing. Here are some tips and Singing Carrots resources to help you learn how to sing like Kim Walker-Smith.
Tips to learn to sing like Kim Walker-Smith:
- Develop a solid vocal foundation. This includes learning vocal technique basics such as proper breathing, posture, and support. Check out Singing Carrots articles about breathing, posture, and voice registers to build a foundation for your voice.
- Practice storytelling in your singing. Kim Walker-Smith is known for her ability to convey emotions through her singing and storytelling. Incorporate this into your own singing by practicing emotional expression in your songs. Singing along to sad or joyful songs and trying to feel and convey those emotions through your voice can help with this.
- Work on your vibrato. Kim Walker-Smith is known for her beautiful vibrato. Practice vibrato exercises to improve and achieve that smooth and expressive quality.
- Train your voice in a mixed chest voice. Kim Walker-Smith tends to move effortlessly between her chest and head voice. Training in a mixed chest voice can help you achieve the same seamless transition in your singing.
Songs to showcase Kim Walker-Smith's unique vocal technique:
- "I Know" - This song really showcases Kim Walker-Smith's emotive and expressive vocals. Practice your storytelling skills by trying to convey the emotions of this song through your singing.
- "How He Loves Us" - This song is a perfect example of Kim Walker-Smith's ability to convey intimacy and vulnerability in her singing. Focus on the dynamic changes, moving from soft, gentle moments to more powerful moments when practicing this song.
- "Spirit Break Out" - This song demonstrates Kim Walker-Smith's unique ability to bring such power and authority to her singing. Practice building your power through breath support and vocal exercises.
Check out Singing Carrots' song search to find songs that match your vocal range and preference.
Singing Carrots Resources to help you learn to sing like Kim Walker-Smith:
- Vocal range test: Determine your vocal range compared to famous singers with this vocal range test.
- Pitch accuracy test: Improve your pitch accuracy with this pitch accuracy test.
- Pitch Training: Build your pitch and agility through interactive exercises with Pitch Training.
- Song-book: Create your performance set with linked sheet music, lyrics and audio for practicing and performing with Song-book.
- Educational singing course: Learn vocal techniques, practice exercises and tips from experienced singing coaches with Singing Carrots' Singing Course.
Learning to sing like Kim Walker-Smith can seem daunting, but with the right techniques, exercises, and practice, it can be achievable. Use these practical tips and Singing Carrots resources to build a strong foundation, find appropriate songs, and develop your own unique singing style.