Singing Guide: Stevie Nicks
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
How to Sing like Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks is an iconic American singer and songwriter, known for her unique voice, songwriting, and rock and roll sound. Here are some tips for singing like her, along with some of her unique vocal techniques, and recommended Singing Carrots resources to help you improve your singing:
1. Find your chest voice
Stevie Nicks uses her chest voice to create a warm, rich sound that defines her singing. She goes into her head voice only when necessary, but she mostly sings with her chest voice. Use Singing Carrots' Pitch Training to help you get more comfortable with your chest voice.
2. Learn to use your vibrato
Vibrato is a natural and essential part of Stevie Nick's singing technique. She uses vibrato to add emotion and depth to her voice, and you can learn to do the same. Check out Singing Carrots' video Beggars Bounce to learn how to sing with vibrato.
3. Experiment with different vocal registers
Stevie Nicks often sings in a head voice or falsetto, especially when she's reaching the high notes in her songs. Learn how to switch between registers by using Singing Carrots' Voice Break video, and learn about voice registers on our blog.Experiment with different vocal registers to find what works best for you.
4. Work on your breathing technique
Strong breath control is crucial for singing like Stevie Nicks. Focus on your breathing technique by practicing with Singing Carrots' Farinelli Breathing video, and read our blog on breathing support to get more tips on how to improve your breath control.
5. Emphasize storytelling through your singing
Stevie Nicks is known for her ability to engage her audience and create a dynamic story through her singing performance. To bring that emotive aspect to your own singing, Singing Carrots' blog post offers a helpful guide on singing with intuition. Give it a read and learn how to bring your own emotions into your song.
6. Practice, practice, practice
Remember, the secret to becoming a great singer is practice. Use Singing Carrots' Pitch Training to work on your pitch accuracy, our educational singing course to learn fundamental skills, and our vocal ranges of famous singers database to find other artists to practice singing along with.
By using the above tips and Singing Carrots resources, you can effectively learn to sing like Stevie Nicks and improve your overall singing skills. Happy singing!