Finding your own special voice and exploring it is an essential part of developing as a singer. With that being said, being inspired by vocalists such as John Vesely, famously known as Secondhand Serenade, who has a unique vocal style with emotionally charged lyrics can give budding singers a great opportunity to discover their own natural talents and potential.

Secondhand Serenade is known for his expressive high pitch mixed with falsetto and passionate delivery in songs such as “Fall For You” and “Your Call”. To learn how to sing like Secondhand Serenade, you need to master certain skills and techniques. Here’s a breakdown of steps to take:

Step 1: Analyze Your Voice

Before you can learn to sing like Secondhand Serenade, it’s crucial to understand the unique qualities of your own voice. Analyzing your vocal range and comparing it with that of John Vesely can help you identify the strengths and areas you need to work on. Take the vocal range test and compare the results with Secondhand Serenade’s vocal range using the artist vocal ranges tool.

Step 2: Focus on Breathing Techniques

Breathing is essential in singing with a falsetto or a high pitch. Secondhand Serenade’s music is emotionally evocative and the delivery, with emotional intensity backed up with proper breathing, is key. Practice breathing techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing and breath support which is described in this article.

Step 3: Work on Your Falsetto

Secondhand Serenade makes generous use of a falsetto when singing. Practice the falsetto technique that is described in this article. Examples of physical exercises that can help include the Twang and Growling exercises. Once you have mastered the technique, apply it to Secondhand Serenade songs.

Step 4: Articulate Clearly

Articulation of words is key in any song but it is of utmost importance in Secondhand Serenade music as the delivery requires clear enunciation of lyrics to drive emotional intensity. To help improve your articulation, practice Finger Bite, a technique described in this video.

Step 5: Sing with Emotion

Secondhand Serenade’s music is known for its emotional intensity; his raspy voice and his ability to project his emotions through his work. Singing with emotion is key to projecting the meaning of your lyrics while creating a connection with the audience. To learn how to sing with emotion, check out this article.

To sum it up, learning how to sing like Secondhand Serenade can be both an inspiring and beneficial experience for budding singers. Besides the steps above, don’t forget to take advantage of the many resources offered by Singing Carrots, such as the pitch accuracy test and other Vocal Training and Education tools to bolster your skills. Good luck, and have fun!