How to Sing like Peter Hollens

Vocal Technique

• Breath Support and Control: Hollens has a great control over his breath, and this enables him to achieve a stable pitch even while holding long and complex notes. Learning to control your breathing is a crucial aspect of singing like Hollens.
• Overcoming Vocal Break: Hollens has an effortless transition through his vocal registers while singing in his upper range. This helps him to maintain an even sound, making his melodies sound seamless. You can also learn to sing like Hollens by mastering your voice registers.
• Clear Articulation: Listeners can clearly understand Peter Hollens' lyrics, which is attributed to his clear articulation. Every word he sings flows effortlessly, making his lyrics resonate with his audience. Focus on your pronunciation while singing to achieve a comparable effect.
• Harmonies: Singing in harmony is a trademark of Hollens. He has the talent to sing multiple harmonies along with the melody at the same time. This talent makes his sound complex but also very beautiful. Try to start with simple harmony in a song you love and then slowly improve and build on it.

Songs

• Misty Mountains: It is one of the most popular songs of Peter Hollens and one that showcases his ability to sing complex harmonies. You can sing this song yourself and see if you could keep the pace and intonation in the same manner.
• Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair: The contrast between the melody and Hollens' vocal harmonies and variations make this song enchanting, bringing out the emotion in the melody.
• Sleepwalking: This is a song from a band called 'Bring Me the Horizon,' and Hollens has done a cover of this song in his unique a cappella style, using his voice as an instrument. You should try to sing along with the original song then compare it with Peter Hollens' cover to see how you need to vary your voice.

Singing Tips

• Warm-Up: Before singing any song, make sure you warm up your vocal cords to avoid straining your voice. You can use the Farinelli Breathing video provided by Singing Carrots to warm up your voice.
• Pitch Accuracy: To improve your pitch accuracy, try the Singing Carrots pitch test or pitch monitor, allowing you to visually track your pitch as you sing.
• Breath Control Exercise: Learning to control your breath is crucial to singing with ease. Use Singing Carrots' breath support articles to learn to develop proper breath control.
• Posture: Maintain good posture for the best possible sound. Use the Singing Carrots resource on posture to learn the correct way of posture.

With practice, you can learn to sing like Peter Hollens, improving your vocal abilities while discovering your voice's full potential. Use Singing Carrots' resources to improve your vocal capabilities so that you can reach your full potential.