Singing Guide: Sleeping With Sirens
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you're a big fan of Sleeping with Sirens and would love to learn how to sing like their lead vocalist Kellin Quinn, then you’ve come to the right place! He’s known for his insanely high notes and impressive range, and with a little bit of practice and guidance, you too can achieve some of those great vocal qualities.
First and foremost, warm-up your vocal cords with a few exercises and breathing techniques. This is important to help you loosen up and prevent injuries, such as vocal nodules. For some great ideas on how to do this, check out Singing Carrots’ Farinelli breathing exercise and 3-minute warm-up videos.
Once you're warmed up, try to analyze your voice and determine your voice type. Sleeping with Sirens’ music is known for its emo rock style, which often involves high-pitched notes and belting. It's important to know your vocal range so that you can find the right songs to practice and improve your skills. For a great vocal range and pitch accuracy test, visit Singing Carrots’ range test and pitch test exercises.
When practicing Sleeping with Sirens’ songs, it's important to focus on Kellin Quinn's use of chest voice and falsetto, as well as his impressive range. One great example of a Kellin Quinn song to try is "Roger Rabbit," where he showcases his range and transitions quickly between chest and head voice. Another song to try is "If You Can’t Hang," where he shows off his falsetto abilities.
To learn more about belting and different voice registers, check out Singing Carrots’ vocal registers and vocal break article. You can also work on your breath support with the breath support exercise and learn about the importance of open mouth and throat while singing.
To improve your overall singing abilities, Singing Carrots' singing course provides a comprehensive syllabus with 21 lessons covering singing theory and practical tips. The course includes lessons on resonance, vocal health, vocal distortion, vibrato, nasal control, and much more!
Keep in mind that everyone's voice is unique, and that's what makes singing so wonderful. Don't compare yourself to others, but instead, focus on your strengths and work on improving little by little every day. And remember, always take good care of your voice by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and practicing safe singing techniques.
With hard work and determination, you can learn to sing like Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens. Good luck, and happy singing!