Singing like Lauren Daigle: Tips, Techniques and Resources

Lauren Daigle is a contemporary Christian artist who has gained worldwide fame for her soulful voice and inspiring lyrics. Her debut album "How Can It Be" was a commercial success, and she has gone on to win multiple Grammy and Dove awards. In this article, we will explore Lauren Daigle's unique vocal techniques, discuss the types of songs that showcase her talent, and provide resources from Singing Carrots to help you learn to sing like her.

Unique Vocal Technique:

Lauren Daigle's voice has a unique blend of soul, pop, and gospel, which allows her to express the depth of her emotions while maintaining crystal-clear diction. She has a powerful and dynamic voice, which she adeptly uses to create a range of vocal textures. In particular, Lauren Daigle's use of vibrato adds an expressive quality to her voice, while her belting and dynamic control are evident in high-energy performances such as "Trust in You" and "Look Up Child."

Songs Showcasing Technique:

To learn how to sing like Lauren Daigle, you should focus on songs that showcase her unique vocal style. Examples include "You Say," a hit song with a powerful message and a soaring chorus that highlights Lauren's vocal range, vibrato, and ability to control her voice; "How Can It Be," a song of redemption that showcases Lauren's emotional expressiveness and phrasing; "Here's My Heart," a song with a beautiful melody and intimate lyrics that truly displays her control and vocal nuances.

Tips for Singing like Lauren Daigle:

• Practice breath control: just like Lauren Daigle, you need to learn how to control your breath through slow, steady inhalation and exhalation. Start with Singing Carrots' Breathing Basics article to get started.
• Focus on diction: Lauren Daigle's crystal-clear diction is a hallmark of her unique vocal style. Ensure that you are pronouncing each word perfectly and that your vowels are open, as described in Singing Carrots' Open Mouth & Throat article.
• Experiment with dynamics: learning to sing softly and loudly with control is essential to being able to sing like Lauren Daigle. Work on your range using Pitch Training on Singing Carrots, and then practice controlling your voice at different volumes to mimic those in "Trust in You", "How Can It Be" and "You Say".
• Embrace vibrato: Lauren Daigle's use of vibrato adds an expressive quality to her voice. Practice adding vibrato to your voice using the exercises in the Singing Carrots' Singing with Vibrato article.
• Listen to Lauren Daigle and other contemporary Christian artists: this will help you to get a sense of the genre and style, and develop your own interpretation of the songs.

Resources for Singing like Lauren Daigle:

• Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test and Search Songs by Vocal Range makes finding songs that match your vocal range and suit your preferences easy. Check it out and search for songs similar to what Lauren Daigle sings.
• Singing Carrots' Pitch Accuracy Test allows you to practice singing along to simple melodies while assessing your pitch accuracy. Use this tool to improve your pitch accuracy, a hallmark of Lauren Daigle's performances.
• Finally, our 21-lesson educational program which focuses on singing theory and practical tips, as well as warm-ups, pitch visualizer and range and agility exercises may be just what you need to gain confidence in your own performance style.

By incorporating these tips, techniques, and resources from Singing Carrots, you'll be well on your way to mastering your voice and learning to sing like Lauren Daigle; a true inspiration and role model for those seeking to sing in the contemporary Christian genre.