If you're looking to learn how to sing like the late Rich Mullins - leader of the Ragamuffin Band - you'll want to start with understanding his unique style and vocal techniques. He was known for his distinctive vocal inflection, which often included spoken-word elements, and a deep emotional connection to the lyrics of his songs that he would convey through his passion in performance.

To begin, start by analyzing your own voice, vocal range, and type to determine how to approach singing like Rich. Use Singing Carrots' vocal range test to discover your range and compare it to the singers Mullins was known for emulating, such as Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash.

Next, focus on breathing and the use of voice registers, which Rich often employed to add interest and emotion to his singing. Make use of Singing Carrots' resources on vocal registers and singing without tension or constriction to help guide your technique. His songs were often known for having a mix of vocal registers and his ability to move between them effortlessly.

One of the biggest elements of Rich's style is the emotional impact he brought to his performances, often using spoken word as well as singing. Learn how to bring your own emotion to your performances with Singing Carrots' article, "Singing with Intuition, Skills, Emotion, and Thinking" and "How to Find Your Own Authentic Voice".

Some notable songs to study if you want to learn how to sing like Rich Mullins include "Step by Step," "Awesome God," "Creed," and "Hold Me Jesus." Use Singing Carrots' song search and vocal range tools to find songs that match your vocal range and practice with Singing Carrots' pitch training tool.

Finally, rehearse frequently and perform on stage. Learn to overcome stage fright, adopting good posture, and deepen your connection with the audience with Singing Carrots' resources on performance and stage fright. Rich Mullins was known for delivering powerful performances, and by using these techniques, you can bring his powerful style to your own singing.