The Velvet Underground is known for their experimental yet influential sound in the rock and roll genre. Lou Reed's unique vocal style was characterized by his deadpan approach and unconventional phrasing. To learn to sing like Lou Reed, begin by developing your own voice and unique sound. Use the following Singing Carrots resources to refine your skills and technique:

• Vocal range test – Start by getting to know your voice better with this Vocal Range Test.
• Voice types – To better understand your voice type and how to work with it.
• Breathing basics – Learn how to use your breath to support your singing voice.
• How to find your own authentic voice – Use this guide to develop your own unique sound and style.
• Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking – To learn how to infuse your singing with emotion and feeling.

Lou Reed's style was characterized by his unconventional approach to phrasing and timing. To develop your phrasing skills, listen to Lou Reed's songs such as "Heroin" and "Sweet Jane". Pay attention to his use of dynamics, tempo changes, and timing. Try to incorporate these elements into your own singing with the help of the Singing Carrots resources below:

• Breath support – Use this resource to learn how to control your breathing for better phrasing and overall singing technique.
• Articulation – This guide will teach you how to enunciate clearly to improve your phrasing.
• How to learn a song effectively – Use this resource to learn how to effectively practice and refine your phrasing skills.

The Velvet Underground was also known for their experimental sound and use of distortion. To add some of this edge into your singing, check out the Singing Carrots resources below:

• Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting – Learn about different techniques for adding edge and experimentation into your singing.
• Vocal distortion & Growling – This guide will teach you how to add distortion to your singing while protecting your vocal cords.

By using the resources available at Singing Carrots, you can start to develop the unique vocal style of Lou Reed and add elements of experimentation and distortion into your sound, while still maintaining the control and technique necessary for successful singing.