Singing Guide: The Polar Express
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
The Polar Express is a cherished classic for all who love Christmas carols and holiday cheer. Josh Groban, a well-loved American singer, has lent his voice to many Christmas classics on his holiday album, “Noel.” In this article, we will explore how to learn singing like Josh Groban, with a focus on his signature sound and style. We will also provide advice and Singing Carrots resources to help you get started.
One of the first things to note about Josh Groban's singing style is his powerful yet emotive voice. If you want to sing like him, you will need to strengthen your vocal cords by practicing regularly. You can use Singing Carrots’ vocal range test to determine your vocal range and identify areas to work on.
Breathing is also essential when singing like Josh Groban. Check out Singing Carrots' breathing basics article to learn more.
To replicate Josh Groban's smooth and mellow tone, we recommend working on your vocal registers, breaks, and airflow. You can find more information on these topics in voice registers and vocal break and breath support articles.
To achieve the emotive intonation and unique inflection common in Josh Groban's style, work on articulation. Singing Carrots' articulation exercises can help improve your consonant enunciation, vowel placement, and diction.
Josh Groban's signature songs, such as “You Raise Me Up,” “The Prayer," and “To Where You Are,” are perfect songs to practice for those who want to sing like him. Use Singing Carrots' song search to find songs that cater to your vocal range, level of difficulty, and genre preference.
If you are looking for a more structured approach to learning how to sing like Josh Groban, consider Singing Carrots' educational singing course. The course offers a detailed breakdown of fundamental concepts, such as vocal warm-ups, pitch visualizer, exercises for range and agility, and singing theory. These concepts will help you start developing your own unique sound while simultaneously modeling Josh Groban's.
Finally, make sure to take care of your voice. Singing Carrots' vocal health article contains valuable information on how to take preventive measures to ensure the health of your voice. With the right preparation, knowledge, and references, you can start on your journey to singing like Josh Groban, a truly remarkable artist.
- How to analyze your voice
- Voice types
- Breathing basics
- Voice registers & vocal break
- Breath support
- Open mouth & throat
- How to learn a song effectively
- Avoiding constrictions
- Pop/Jazz vs Classical singing
- Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking
- Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting
- Vocal distortion & Growling
- Singing with Vibrato
- Articulation
- Why do we sing out of pitch?
- Resonance in singing
- How to find your own authentic voice
- Vocal health
- How posture affects your singing
- How to overcome stage fright
- Tips for performing on stage
- How to Twang Exercise
- How to Growl Exercise
- Beggars Bounce
- Diaphragm Bounce
- Farinelli Breathing
- Finger Bite
- Chest Voice
- Singing Comfort Zone
- Voice Break
- Mixed Voice
- Humming
- Good Singing Posture
- Relaxing Breath
- Sustain Vocal
- Soft Palate
- Stop Sounding Nasal
- Chest Voice Explained
- Glottal Onset
- Stage Tips
- 3 Minute Warm Up