If you want to learn how to sing like Paul Patterson, you need to master his soulful, bluesy style and smooth, sustained vocal runs. Patterson's music incorporates many elements of traditional gospel music, but with a more contemporary sound. He has said that his goal as a singer is to connect with listeners on an emotional level and make them feel the power of his music. Here's how you can develop your own singing skills and learn to sing like Paul Patterson.

To start, focus on developing your breath support and control. Good breathing technique is essential for achieving the sustained vocal runs that Patterson is known for. Check out Singing Carrots' article on breath support for tips and exercises.

Next, work on developing your vibrato. Patterson's smooth, sustained vocal runs draw heavily on this technique, and utilizing a vibrato can add depth and emotion to your singing. Singing Carrots' article on singing with vibrato and the Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce videos provide a great starting point.

It's also important to focus on your articulation and phrasing. Patterson is known for his smooth, soulful delivery, which requires a careful balance of legato and staccato phrases. Check out Singing Carrots' article on articulation for more on this topic.

Finally, practice singing songs that showcase Paul Patterson's unique style and vocal technique. "Tears in Heaven" and "Amazing Grace" are great examples of songs that feature his soulful, bluesy style. Use the song search tool at Singing Carrots to find other songs that fit your vocal range and style preference.

Incorporating Singing Carrots' resources such as the Pitch Training, Vocal range test and Pitch accuracy test will also help you achieve your singing goals.

By following these tips and utilizing the various resources available to you, you can start developing your own soulful, bluesy style and learn to sing like Paul Patterson.