If you're looking to learn to sing like Marti Dodson from Saving Jane, you're in the right place! In this article, we'll go over some of the unique vocal techniques that Marti Dodson uses in her signature songs, and provide you with some practical tips and resources to help you improve your singing skills.

Breathing basics:

To start with, we need to focus on breathing techniques that are the foundation of learning how to sing. Good breathing is an essential element for professional singing. The most popular technique is the "Farinelli Breathing” exercise where we exhale longer and deeper while singing, producing a higher volume of air that allows for better control of pitches. You can find more details on this technique in the Singing Carrots blog Breath support.

Voice registers and vocal break:

Marti, like most singers, uses different registers depending on the note range of the song. The chest voice is typically used for the lower notes, while the head voice and falsetto are used for the higher ones. During the transition between the registers, there is an area in which the voice can "break", making it difficult to produce a smooth sound. This is why it is essential to learn how to recognize, control, and blend these registers together. Read more on Singing Carrots blog post Voice registers & vocal break.

Articulation and Open mouth:

Articulation refers to how clearly you can pronounce the words in a song while singing. Saving Jane's songs often demand clear pronunciation, especially in the chorus. The Finger Bite technique, effectively loosening your jaw and making you more articulate, is a perfect exercise for this purpose. You can find more about it in Singing Carrots blog post Articulation. In addition, it is crucial to create space and avoid constriction while singing. To achieve that, read about the benefits of singing with an open mouth and throat in Open mouth & throat in the blog post by Singing Carrots.

Song choice:

Choosing appropriate songs for your voice, genre preference, and singing range is crucial. Singing Carrots provides an easy-to-use search tool Search songs that allows you to find the perfect song based on your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference. You can create a customized singing set in our Songbook tool Start now that provides you with linked lyrics, sheet music, chords, karaoke, and YouTube audio.

Vocal health:

Vocal health affects our overall singing ability. Singing Carrots blog post Vocal health offers tips and habits to maintain your voice's health.

Learning to sing like Saving Jane means putting these practical tips into practice. Utilize all of the free resources and exercises provided by Singing Carrots, including Vocal range test, Pitch accuracy test, Vocal Pitch Monitor, Pitch training, and Educational singing course, to master these skills. With practice and patience, you'll be on your way to mastering Saving Jane’s signature sound in no time!