Singing Guide: Phil Thompson
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
How to Sing Like Phil Thompson
Phil Thompson is a Boston-based Gospel musician, singer, and songwriter best known for his uplifting worship songs. Thompson has a unique singing style characterized by his rich baritone voice, effortless runs, and embellishments in his melodies. Unlike many Gospel singers who rely on shouting and screaming, Thompson's approach is mellow, heartfelt, and authentic. If you're an aspiring singer, you can learn a lot from Thompson's singing technique. Here's how you can sing like Phil Thompson.
Analyze Your Voice
Before you start singing like Thompson, you need to understand your voice. Take the Singing Carrotsā vocal range test to know your vocal range and voice type. Knowing your voice type will help you determine the suitable key for your songs.
Breathe Properly
Proper breathing is essential for singing. Check Singing Carrots' blog on breathing basics to learn techniques to breathe correctly. Practice breathing exercises from Singing Carrotsā Farinelli Breathing video to enhance your breath control.
Open Mouth and Throat
Open your mouth and throat to achieve a full sound when singing, as explained in this blog post.
Practice Vocal Warm-ups
Vocal warm-ups help to improve your pitch and range. Go through Singing Carrotsā 3 Minute Warm Up video for an excellent vocal warm-up routine.
Learn Phil Thompsonās Songs
Practice Phil Thompson's songs, such as "My Worship," "Only Risen King," "Jesus," and "Light the Way," to learn his unique vocal style.
Use the Voice Registers
Phil Thompson is an expert in the use of voice registers to create different sounds and tones. Try exercises from this video to practice transitioning from one voice register to another.
Embrace Heavy Modal, Twang, and Belting Techniques
Contemporary music has embraced the use of heavy modal, twang, and belting techniques. Learn these techniques and incorporate them into your singing. Singing Carrotsā Contemporary Vocal Techniques: Heavy Modal, Twang, Belting blog explains these techniques in detail.
Sustain the Notes
Stamina is essential for singing. Singing Carrotsā Sustain Vocal exercise will help you prolong your notes without losing breath.
Vocal Articulation
Phil Thompsonās singing is precise in his pronunciations. Singing Carrotsā Finger Bite exercise helps you attain the same level of articulation.
Find Your Own Authentic Voice
Thompson has a unique tone and sound that distinguishes him from other Gospel musicians. Follow Singing Carrots' tips on how to find your own authentic voice to create your unique sound.
With consistent practice, incorporating techniques outlined on Singing Carrots, studying Phil Thompson's unique style, and using Singing Carrots' resources, you can learn to sing like the incredible Phil Thompson.