How To Learn Singing Like Steven Curtis Chapman

Steven Curtis Chapman is one of the most influential Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) artists of all time, known for his powerful voice, uplifting lyrics, and his unique blend of rock, pop and country music. Here are some tips and Singing Carrots resources to help you learn singing like Steven Curtis Chapman.

Developing Your Vocal Technique

One of the most distinctive features of Steven Curtis Chapman's voice is his ability to blend different genres and vocal techniques. Here are some articles and videos you can use to develop your own vocal technique.

Articulation is key to clear singing. Use the Finger Bite exercise to practice clear enunciation.
Voice registers and using your chest voice effectively are essential for singing different genres. The Singing Comfort Zone and Chest Voice Explained videos can help.
Steven Curtis Chapman uses a lot of belting and heavy modal techniques. Check out the Contemporary Vocal Techniques article for more information.
Vibrato is a technique used by many great singers, including Steven Curtis Chapman. Check out the Singing With Vibrato article for more information.

The Importance of Song Choice

Steven Curtis Chapman has a vast repertoire of songs that showcase his unique vocal style. When choosing songs to sing, make sure they match your vocal range and style:

Use the Vocal Range Test to find your range and compare it with Steven Curtis Chapman's range
Use the Song Search tool to find some of Steven Curtis Chapman's songs that match your vocal range and style preferences

Learning and Practicing Effectively

Now that you've chosen your songs and developed your vocal technique, it's time to focus on learning and practicing:

Check out the How to Learn a Song Effectively article for tips on where to start when learning a new song.
The Farinelli Breathing exercise can help with your breath control and efficient use of breath.
The Sustain Vocal exercise is great to help with breath support and practice sustaining your notes for longer periods of time.
Use the Pitch Accuracy Test to check your pitch and practice your accuracy.
Use the Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game to improve your pitch and have fun while doing it.

Learn more about this artist vocal range, voice type and repertoire.