Singing Guide: Kygo feat. Justin Jesso
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you want to learn singing like Kygo, there are a few things to keep in mind. Kygo is a Norwegian DJ, producer, and songwriter, known for his tropical house style music. His featured artist in the song Stargazing, Justin Jesso, is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Together, they created a mesmerizing track with a catchy melody and memorable lyrics that remain popular to this day.
To learn singing like Kygo and Justin Jesso, you should start by analyzing your own voice. By knowing your voice type, you can adjust your style to match theirs. Singing Carrots has an excellent article on voice types which can guide you in identifying your own voice type.
Breathing is essential to singing, and Kygo's music is no exception. To sing like Kygo, you must master breathing techniques. Singing Carrots has an article on breathing basics that can guide you. Breath support can also be mastered via an educational singing course available on the Singing Carrots platform.
Kygo’s singing style, like his music, is generally quite mellow and laid-back. In many of his songs, he uses a chest voice register and focuses on vowel variations and phrasing. Singing Carrots has a video explaining chest voice, which will help you master this technique.
Kygo's featured artist Justin Jesso achieved amazing vocal sound in the song Stargazing by using his head voice and mixing the registers. There are several great videos provided by Singing Carrots to help you learn this technique, including Voice Break and Mixed Voice.
Another tip that can help you excel in singing like Kygo is to practice with covers of his songs. Singing Carrots has a song search feature that will help you find covers suitable for your vocal range. You can also use this feature to find other songs and artists similar to Kygo, expanding your singing repertoire.
Lastly, don't forget to take care of your vocal health. Tips for maintaining vocal health can be found in this Singing Carrots blog post.
By following these tips and using Singing Carrots' resources, you can train your voice to learn to sing like Kygo and Justin Jesso. With practice and perseverance, you can perfect your own unique style and make it your own.