Learning to Sing like La Dolce Vita

La Dolce Vita is the stage name of a Canadian singer-songwriter and producer. Receiving high acclaim for a unique mix of indie and dream pop, she is particularly noted for her whispery and breathy vocal technique, polyphonic harmonies, and emotive lyrics.

• Develop Good Breathing Technique - Breathing is a key element in achieving a delicate vocal style like La Dolce Vita. Practice both active and passive breathing to get a sense of the different types of breath support. This video on basic breathing will provide you with the foundation to improve your technique. You can also read our Breath Support article for more detailed information.
• Embrace Falsetto - La Dolce Vita's unique vocal style is characterized by her whispery and breathy sound. She often employs falsetto, singing high pitched notes with a breathy tone. Practice singing in falsetto to emulate La Dolce Vita's airy sound.
• Control Your Vibrato - La Dolce Vita often uses vibrato to add an extra element of emotion to her songs. Practice controlling your vibrato with this video demonstrating how to sing with vibrato.
• Master Your Mix Voice - La Dolce Vita's sound is often a mix of chest, head, and falsetto voice. When practicing, try and blend the different vocal registers for a smooth vocal tone.
• Learn from her Songs - To master La Dolce Vita's style, you must study her songs. Listen closely to how she emotes, uses dynamics, and mixes her vocal registers to create a distinct sound. Check out some of her most popular tracks like "Do You Really Care?", "Dreamy Eyes", and "Yours".
• Sing Appropriate Songs for Your Vocal Range - To reach your full potential as a singer, it's important to sing songs within your vocal range. Use the vocal range test available at Singing Carrots to determine your range. Then use our song search utility to find songs that match your vocal range, difficulty level, and genre preference, which will make it easier to learn and improve your singing.
• Take an Educational Singing Course - If you're serious about singing, our educational singing course for beginners is an excellent starting point. Developed by a team of expert vocal coaches, this course covers everything you need to know to improve your singing, including vocal theory, breathing technique, warm-ups, pitch training, and much more.

By following these tips and exercises and utilizing Singing Carrots' vast array of tools, you'll be well on your way to mastering La Dolce Vita's unique singing style.