Singing Guide: Scott Bakula

Singing Guide: Scott Bakula

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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Scott Bakula is an American actor and singer, best known for his roles in TV shows like "Quantum Leap" and "NCIS: New Orleans" and his Broadway performances in "Romance/Romance" and "Dancing in the Dark." A powerhouse of an actor, Bakula has a strong, resonant voice with plenty of emotion and personality to match. If you want to learn to sing like Scott Bakula, you'll need to cultivate both your technical abilities as a vocalist and your emotional connection to the music.

  • One key to Scott Bakula's unique vocal style is his excellent breath control. Taking deep, full breaths and using the diaphragm to support your voice can help you emulate his strong and steady tone. Our breath support article provides practical exercises and tips to help you improve this skill.
  • Another hallmark of Bakula's voice is his impressive range. To expand your own vocal range, try taking our vocal range test and practice using your voice in a variety of registers, from lows to highs.
  • To connect with the emotion in Bakula's performances while maintaining good vocal technique, it's important to practice songs that showcase your own emotional range. Experiment with different vocal training exercises and pitch monitors to help you improve your pitch accuracy and control.

In terms of repertoire, consider studying songs that Bakula has performed in theater or on television. His performance of "All the Wasted Time" from the musical "Parade" is a great example of his emotional range and vocal control. Other songs that showcase Bakula's strong and versatile voice include "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World." Try searching for similar songs in the Singing Carrots songbook.

In the end, the key to singing like Scott Bakula is to develop your vocal technique and connect with your own emotional range. With patience, practice, and the right training resources from Singing Carrots, you can learn to sing with the same power and passion as this talented performer.

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