Learning to Sing Like Matt Maeson

Are you looking to develop a singing voice like Matt Maeson, the singer-songwriter from Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, known for his soulful lyrics and unique vocal style? Maeson has a unique singing style, and there are a few things you can do to learn how to sing like him.

Start by analyzing your voice and learning your vocal range. Use Singing Carrot's vocal range test to find your vocal range when it comes to singing. After that, you should focus on your breathing technique, as strong breathing is vital to develop Maeson's raspy singing style. Our Breathing Basics article offers excellent tips to develop your breathing skills.

When you're practicing, make sure to warm up your voice, begin with humming exercises like the one in Singing Carrot's Humming video. It is essential to maintain good posture while you sing to increase your lung capacity and maintain proper breath support. Singing with good posture allows air to flow through your vocal cords without any restriction, making it easier to sing with a clear, focused sound.

Maeson's signature vocal style involves using different registers of his voice, including mixed voice and chest voice. Singing Carrots' video Vocal Registers and the Voice Break is an excellent resource for learning about using different registers. This video will demonstrate how to sing using the chest voice and blend it with the head voice to achieve a dynamic range.

Once you've mastered your vocal techniques, it's time to move onto practicing Maeson's unique style through his songs. Maeson sings with lots of intensity and emotional weight towards his lyrics. A great song to try out is his song "Cringe," which features a lot of Maeson's unique vocal techniques. Singing Carrot's Song Search tool is a great resource for finding songs that match your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preferences.

Finally, continue practicing, learn how to stay relaxed and hone in your emotions into your each note. Check out Singing Carrot's How to Overcome Stage Fright blog post and their Practical Tips for Performing on Stage video for great advice on how to improve your stage presence.

With these Singing Carrots' resources, you can develop a singing voice that will help you learn and imitate Matt Maeson's unique vocal style confidently.