If you're interested in learning to sing like Billie Holiday, then you're in good company. Fans worldwide regard Billie Holiday as one of the greatest jazz singers of all time. Nicknamed "Lady Day," Holiday had a unique voice characterized by soulful phrasing, bluesy intonations, and emotional depth.

To capture her "Lady Day" vibe, you must first understand the basics of vocal technique, as well as the genre and repertoire of Jazz. Thus, we recommend that you take our singing course, which covers the essentials of good vocal technique, interpretation, and performance. After that, you should practice the techniques through our interactive Vocal Training exercises.

Next, we recommend analyzing Billie Holiday's singing through our Vocal Pitch Monitor tool and practicing the unique elements of her style through exercises such as Twang, Vibrato, and Breathing, as demonstrated in the skill-related videos provided.

Billie Holiday's music is rich in emotional expression, so it's essential to develop vocal control and breath support to convey the emotions of the songs effectively. Take a look at our breathing basics, breath support, and resonance in singing articles to help you do so.

Holiday's repertoire ranges from slow ballads to up-tempo swing numbers, but some of her hits are "Summertime," "Strange Fruit," and "God Bless the Child." "Summertime" is one of her most famous hits, with a haunting melody and a simple, yet expressive melody.

To perform "Summertime" in the style of Billie Holiday, you should practice singing the melody with smooth phrasing and a relaxed, straight tone. Holiday often sang slightly behind the beat, which created a sense of tension that eventually resolved. Once you can sing the melody with ease, experiment with subtle variations on the melody and lyrics to make it your own.

With these resources and tips, you'll be well on your way to singing like Billie Holiday. Don't forget to monitor your progress with our Progress Statistics and to check out our blog articles on articulation, posture, and vocal health, to improve your overall singing techniques. Happy practicing!