Singing Guide: Sister Janet Mead
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Learning to sing like Sister Janet Mead requires dedication and a willingness to dive into a range of vocal techniques. The unique sound she has developed blends the power of rock with the soulful melodies of gospel music. With a focus on breath support, range, articulation, and phrasing techniques, anyone can learn to sing like her! Here are just a few tips on how to get started.
First things first, study up on vocal techniques by reading the many articles on Singing Carrots, such as:
- Breathing basics
- Open mouth & throat
- Breath support
- Resonance in singing
- Articulation
- Pitch accuracy test
- Vocal Pitch Monitor
When it comes to Sister Janet Mead's music, there are a number of songs that showcase her unique style. Study up on her work and take note of her phrasing and articulation:
To get that signature rock and roll and gospel sound, it's important to focus on warm-ups that promote breath support and help protect your voice. Singing Carrots has many useful exercises to help with this, such as:
It's also important to focus on specific techniques like twang, growling, vibrato and mixed voice. As mentioned earlier, Singing Carrots has exercises to help you with all of these techniques. Here are some examples:
- Twang: How to Twang Exercise
- Growling: How to Growl Exercise
- Vibrato: Beggars Bounce
- Mixed Voice: Voice Break
Finally, make use of Singing Carrots' various tools to support your vocal progress. The vocal range test, pitch accuracy test, pitch monitor, and song search features can all be incredibly useful.
With dedication and practice, anyone can learn to sing like Sister Janet Mead. Get started today with Singing Carrots and take your voice to the next level!