LIFE Worship is a contemporary worship collective from LIFE Church, based in Bradford, UK. Their unique vocal style incorporates both modern pop and traditional gospel music, creating a truly unique sound that has captured the hearts of many. In this article, we will explore how to learn singing like LIFE Worship and provide some practical advice for achieving their impressive vocal technique.

1. Master the basics

   Before diving into more complex techniques, it’s important to master the basics of singing. Singers need to have a good understanding of their voice type, how to breathe correctly, and the importance of warm-ups and exercises. To get started with the basics, refer to the articles on breathing basics, voice types, and Farinelli breathing exercise from Singing Carrots.

2. Understand the vocal registers

   One of the most notable features of LIFE Worship's singing style is their ability to switch between vocal registers seamlessly. A register refers to the range of notes that a singer can produce using a particular vocal mechanism. LIFE Worship's vocal abilities encompass both their chest register and head register. Understanding and mastering the mechanism of vocal registers is crucial to achieving their style. Refer to the article on voice registers and vocal break by Singing Carrots for more insight into this concept.

3. Focus on breath support

   The TYPE of breath support provided behind each note gives LIFE Worship's music its depth and character. Paying attention to the placement of each sound and using breath control and support can improve vocal range, tone, control, and quality. Refer to articles on Singing Carrots, Breath support & Respiration & breath control exercise, for techniques that can help you synchronise the flow of breath and sound.

4. Practice resonance and articulation

   Having vocal resonance means that the sound reverberates throughout the mouth, creating a fuller sound. Alongside resonance, articulation is an essential skill for LIFE Worship's style. Proper enunciation and pronunciation of words will make the performance authentic and easy to understand. Refer to Resonance in singing and Articulation Tips for Singers for additional tricks and techniques.

5. Learn with your intuition and skills

   While it is essential to understand the concepts and techniques involved in LIFE Worship's singing style, remember that each performer needs to develop a sense of musical intuition. Listen to the songs and sing along while experimenting with different techniques that help you feel more connected to the MUSIC! For additional inspiration, check out this article that explores the idea of singing with intuition, skill, emotion & thinking.

6. Suggested songs to showcase the style of LIFE Worship

   LIFE Worship's unique vocal style is exemplified in their songs Thy Will Be Done, We Believe, Yours Alone, and I Am Yours. Sing along to these songs to get a better understanding of their vocal techniques. Search for more LIFE Worship songs with Singing Carrots' song search tool.

7. Utilize Singing Carrots resources

   Additionally, take advantage of Singing Carrots' resources. The Pitch accuracy test and the Vocal pitch monitor can help you assess your pitch accuracy and monitor your progress, respectively. The singing course is a comprehensive course that will teach you the fundamentals of singing. You can also find vocal range exercises, such as the vocal range test.