Singing Guide: Kygo feat. Valerie Broussard
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
How to Sing Like Valerie Broussard in Kygo’s “Think About You”
Valerie Broussard is an American singer-songwriter who has been featured on numerous television series and commercials. She’s a fast-rising artist who specializes in indie pop with a touch of soul music. To sing like Valerie Broussard, follow these tips:
1. Analyze your voice
Before you try to replicate a singer’s voice, know your own vocal range, voice type, and what techniques you’re strong at. Take Singing Carrots’ vocal range test and review their in-depth articles on voice type classifications. This will help you match your voice with Valerie’s style accurately.
2. Warm up
Before singing, always warm up your voice by doing breathing exercises and vocal warm-up exercises. Try Singing Carrots’ pitch training exercises and their educational game that’s aimed to train your pitch recognition. In particular, the Twang and Vibrato exercises shown in these videos are excellent warm-ups for you to try.
3. Understand Valerie’s Vocal Techniques
Valerie’s music involves a lot of belting, falsetto technique, and good resonance. She adds a husky, soulful sound and connection in every word she sings. Review Singing Carrots’ articles on voice registers, breath support, and vocal distortion. These will help you adapt Valerie’s singing style.
4. Practice the Song
Start with a simple melody like Valerie’s “Think About You.” Focus initially on perfecting the chorus and slowly move to other parts of the song. Use Singing Carrots’ song search allowed to find tunes matching your vocal range, difficulty, and preferred genre. Before jumping on notes, try to do the Farinelli breathing exercise in this video till you feel relaxed and ready.
5. Tips for Performing on Stage
To ensure a successful live performance, it’s important to maintain good posture and avoid nervousness. Check Singing Carrots’ article on how good posture affects your singing and their guide on how to overcome stage fright.
That’s it! By following these steps and utilizing Singing Carrots’ tools and resources, you’ll be singing like Valerie Broussard in no time!