Learning to sing like Leeland Mooring

Leeland Mooring, the lead vocalist, and guitarist of the Christian music band Leeland has a gifted voice that possesses both power and tenderness. Leeland's unique vocal technique is his ability to deliver a song with a balance of his mixed chest voice and head voice that creates an ethereal quality to his sound. In songs like Tears of the Saints and Carried to the Table, he showcases his vocal range and falsetto. If you want to learn how to sing like him, here are some tips and resources to get you started.

• Breathing:
  • Leeland has a superior breath support, which is crucial to producing a healthy and consistent sound. In this blog post, Singing Carrots explains how to develop proper breath control, along with exercises to improve your breathing.
• Articulation:
  • Leeland's diction and clarity in word pronunciation make his lyrics stand out. You can learn more about articulation in this blog post by Singing Carrots.
• Posture:
  • A good singing posture is essential for optimal air flow and diaphragmatic support. In this video by Singing Carrots, you can learn the proper way to sit or stand while singing.
• Warm-up:
  • Farinelli breathing and humming exercises help prepare your voice for singing. Check out this video by Singing Carrots to learn the Farinelli breathing and other practices to warm up your voice.
• Vocal Range:
  • To determine the extent of your voice and how it compares with Leeland's, you can take Singing Carrots' vocal range test. Knowing your range can help you select songs that work well with your voice.
• Training:
  • Singing Carrots offers a comprehensive singing course that includes 21 interactive lessons covering singing theory, exercises, and practical tips.
• Songbook:
  • You can create your performance set of Leeland's songs using Singing Carrots' songbook feature. The song search feature lets you input parameters such as vocal range, genre preference, and difficulty to help you find the perfect song.
• Performance:
  • For tips on performing on stage, overcoming stage fright, and control your emotions while singing on stage, see these blog posts, and video by Singing Carrots.

In summary, breathing, warm-up, articulation, posture, vocal range, and training are crucial to singing like Leeland. Utilizing the resources and tips from Singing Carrots will ensure you develop the skills to match his unique vocal technique. With time, practice, and dedication, you too can sing like Leeland Mooring.