Singing Guide: Mission House

Singing Guide: Mission House

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Mission House is a Christian music duo consisting of Jess Ray and Taylor Leonhardt. With their beautiful harmonies and heartfelt lyrics, they have carved out a unique place in the contemporary Christian music scene. If you're looking to learn how to sing like Jess and Taylor, here are some tips to get you started:

  1. Find Your Voice: Before you try to emulate Jess or Taylor, take some time to find your own unique voice. Use Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test and pitch accuracy test to better understand your strengths and limitations.
  2. Practice Breathing Techniques: Since Mission House's music often has long sustaining notes, it's important to develop a strong breath support system. Use Singing Carrot's Breathing Basics and Breath Support articles and Farinelli Breathing video to practice breath control and power.
  3. Master Your Vocal Registers: Mission House's music often uses a mixed voice technique, blending chest, head, and falsetto. The Voice registers & vocal break article and Voice Break video are very useful tools to understand the differences and how to use them.
  4. Work on Your Harmony: Jess and Taylor's harmonies are a hallmark of their music. Use Singing Carrots' Warm-up/Practice-starter video on vocal comfort zone to develop awareness of your harmonies.
  5. Develop Your Articulation: Making every word clear and your diction is essential to communicate the message of the song. Singing Carrots' Articulation article and Finger Bite video, can help you master the subtle aspects of articulation.
  6. Perform With Emotion: Mission House's message is often conveyed through the emotions of their voices. Learn how to tap into this connection with Singing Carrots' Sing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking article, and Relaxing Breath video.
  7. Find The Right Songs: If you're looking for songs to showcase your Mission House-inspired vocals, use Singing Carrots Song Search to find songs that match your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference.

By incorporating these tips and using Singing Carrots resources, you can learn to sing like Jess and Taylor with confidence and authenticity! Enjoy your journey!

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