Mandisa is one of the most successful African American singers of our time due to her powerful and versatile voice. Her unique vocal technique is a mix of soulful R&B, contemporary pop, and gospel influences. Her vocal range is well above average, covering more than three octaves.

Here are some tips on how to learn singing like Mandisa:

1. Warm-up your voice

   Warm up exercises prepare your muscles for singing, and help to prevent strain or injury. Begin with breathing exercises like Farinelli breathing and humming which helps in relaxing the vocal cords.

2. Choose the right songs

   Learning songs that showcase a singer's vocal range and strength is critical to learning their style. Songs like "Stronger" and "Good Morning" are perfect examples of Mandisa’s soulful voice and gospel influence.

3. Analyze your voice

   Analyze your voice and identify areas that you need to improve on. An article on How to analyze your voice, Vocal range test, Pitch accuracy test, and Vocal Pitch Monitor are great tools to assist that.

4. Master your technique

   Strong breath support and transitioning smoothly from head voice to mixed voice are essential singing techniques that will help you master your performance. You can refer to the articles on breathing, vocal registers, and breath support to help improve your technique.

5. Incorporate emotions

   Mandisa's music is emotionally charged. Spend time understanding her style and the stories in her music. Use breathing exercises and Relaxing Breath speaking to effectively incorporate your emotions while singing.

6. Keep it Healthy

   Take good care of your voice by adhering to Vocal health guidelines; maintaining good posture, avoiding smoking, and staying hydrated are key.

Follow these steps, and you are well on your way to singing like Mandisa. You can also use resources from Singing Carrots including Song search, Artist vocal ranges, Songbook and The educational singing course to hone your skills further. Best of luck on your vocal journey!