Singing Guide: Loverboy
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Loverboy is a Canadian rock band founded in 1979. The band has a unique blend of classic rock and pop elements that made their sound popular in the 80s. Loverboy's lead vocalist, Mike Reno, has a high-pitched and versatile voice. He is known for his distinctive vocal technique that often incorporates falsetto and vibrato.
If you want to learn to sing like Mike Reno, you need to focus on building your vocal range, control, and power. Here are some steps to follow:
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Take the vocal range test on Singing Carrots to determine your range. Loverboy's songs often feature high notes, so you need to focus on expanding your range to hit those notes comfortably. Vocal range test link
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Practice breathing exercises. Good breath control is key to singing like Mike Reno. Use Singing Carrots' breath support article as a guide. Breath support link
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Work on your vibrato. Reno's singing style often uses vibrato to add warmth and richness to his voice. Singing Carrots' article on singing with vibrato and the videos on vibrato exercises can help you learn this technique. Singing with vibrato link
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Familiarize yourself with Loverboy's songs. Pay attention to the high notes and falsetto that Reno uses. Try singing along to the songs to build your range and control. Search songs link
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Experiment with falsetto. Reno often uses falsetto to reach high notes, so it's important to practice this technique. You can find exercises for falsetto on Singing Carrots' YouTube Channel. Falsetto exercises link
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Develop your stage presence. Loverboy is known for their energetic live shows, so it's important to learn how to engage with the audience. Singing Carrots' tips for performing on stage article can help you develop this skill. Tips for performing on stage link
As you work towards singing like Mike Reno, you can use Singing Carrots' tools to track your progress. The Pitch Accuracy Test and Vocal Pitch Monitor can help you improve your pitch control, while the Pitch Training game and the Singing for Beginners course can help you improve your overall technique. With practice and patience, you can sing like Mike Reno and impress your audience with your powerful and versatile voice.