Laura Branigan was a talented pop singer-songwriter and actress. She was known for her hits such as "Gloria", "Self Control", and "Solitaire". Her voice was powerful, expressive, and full of passion. If you want to learn how to sing like her, follow these tips:

1. Analyze your voice: To begin, take Singing Carrots' vocal range test, pitch accuracy test, and pitch monitor to get a baseline of your current vocal abilities. Listen to Branigan's songs and study her vocal range, breathing techniques, and overall vocal style. You can also learn essential concepts of identifying your own voice, breath support, resonance, and articulation from Singing Carrots' articles on analyzing your voice, breathing basics, voice registers & vocal breaks, breath support, open mouth & throat, and articulation.
2. Focus on breath support: Laura Branigan was famous for her vibrato and her ability to sustain notes for long periods, which requires excellent breath support. Singing Carrots' article on breath support has essential tips on building your diaphragm strength, improving your breath control, and enhancing your breathing techniques.
3. Control your pitch: Branigan's hits often showcase her unique pitch accuracy. Take Singing Carrots' pitch accuracy test and practice the pitching exercises provided in the pitch training section to enhance your pitching skills.
4. Practice vocal techniques: Learn contemporary vocal techniques such as Twang, Belting, and Heavy Modal from the Singing Carrots' article on Contemporary vocal techniques. To nail Branigan's signature growls, check out Singing Carrots' video exercise on How to Growl.
5. Warm-up exercises and vocal drills: Branigan practiced vocal warm-ups every day as part of her routine. Follow her lead by using Singing Carrots' warm-up and practice starter videos such as Farnelli Breathing, Voice Break, and Glottal Onset. Additionally, Singing Carrots' Humming and 3-minute warm-up videos contain essential tips for instantly improving your vocal timbre and tone.
6. Learning the songs: Laura Branigan's greatest hits are great examples of her vocal range, control, and techniques. Singing Carrots' song search and vocal ranges of famous singers can help you find songs that match your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference. Learn song lyrics, sheet music, chords, and karaoke from Singing Carrots' Song-book section. You can also learn effective methods of learning songs using Singing Carrots' article on how to learn a song effectively.

These are just a few tips to get you started on the path to singing like the great Laura Branigan. Follow these tips, practice consistently, and record your progress to see the improvement. Use the resources provided by Singing Carrots such as their blogs, tools, and videos to enhance your singing experience. Happy Singing!