Have you ever heard of the American Broadway singer Rebecca Luker? Luker, a legend, passed away in December 2020 due to complications caused by ALS. Known for her exquisite soprano voice, stage presence, and Tony-nominated performances, Luker has left an indelible mark on the world of musical theater.

In this piece, we'll explore how to learn singing like Rebecca Luker. We'll analyze her vocal technique and songs to showcase them. We'll incorporate practical advice and relevant Singing Carrots resources, and with the help of our tools, we'll break down her singing style.

Luker's unique vocal technique and control over her voice can be observed in her use of vibrato, which is her technique of adding a slight, natural quiver to her voice. This is most notably shown in her performances of "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Misérables and "Till There Was You" from The Music Man. In both songs, you can hear her vibrato adding a gentle depth to her already rich tone.

To learn this technique, we recommend the Singing Carrots vocal range test, which helps identify the different vocal ranges and determine the amount of vibrato that will work best with your voice. To practice this technique, we recommend the Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce videos, which Luker also used.

Luker's emphasized the use of breath support and singing with an open mouth and throat. A great example would be the way Luker starts "Glitter and Be Gay" from Candide, where she held her breath for a long time before singing, allowing the audience to drawn in their breath before she began to sing. The breathing basics and breath support articles on Singing Carrots can be great resources to improve your breath control.

To learn more about developing your vocal range and establishing your voice registers, we recommend checking the articles on voice types and voice registers & vocal breaks available on Singing Carrots. For a better understanding of vibrato, the singing with vibrato and resonance in singing articles can be beneficial.

Luker also sang songs in different genres; thus, knowledge of different vocal styles is crucial to becoming a versatile singer. Singing Carrots offers information on pop/jazz versus classical singing and contemporary vocal techniques such as heavy modal, twang, and belting. Twang exercises and growling videos can create opportunities for students seeking to learn more about contemporary techniques.

Finally, it is essential to choose songs that suit your voice. Using the Singing Carrots search songs and artist vocal range features, one can easily locate songs that match their vocal range, difficulty level, and genre preference. This ties back to one of Luker's key insights: finding your authentic voice, as detailed in the How to find your authentic voice article.

In conclusion, Rebecca Luker was a master of technique and performance, and preserving her techniques and learning from them can help us become better singers. By incorporating practical advice and utilizing the Singing Carrots tools and resources, becoming a better singer like Rebecca Luker is only a matter of practice and dedication.