The Dream Academy’s music features a distinct blend of whimsical pop and decorative classical arrangements. Their sound is characterized by its combination of soothing and dream-like melodies with sophisticated and layered instrumentation. The band first gained fame in the 1980s with hits like “Life in a Northern Town” and “The Love Parade.” If you're looking to learn to sing like The Dream Academy, you need to get comfortable with their style and work on your breath control and tone. Here are some tips and Singing Carrots resources to help you:

• Breath control: Start with some breathing exercises to help control the breath and increase your lung capacity. Check out Singing Carrots’ Breathing Basics article and the Farinelli Breathing exercise.
• Tone: Work on refining your tone by utilizing your breath and opening up your throat. Singing Carrot’s Open mouth & throat article and video series are perfect for learning how to responsibly open your mouth and throat.
• Articulation: Articulation is key to nailing The Dream Academy's style. Practice articulation techniques like Finger Bite and Soft Palate exercises to help with this.
• Repertoire: When it comes to songs, The Dream Academy has a rich catalogue of tracks with their signature sound. Check out their hit single “Life in a Northern Town” as well as other tracks from their debut album. Once you’re ready to try singing along, look for songs that match your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference with Singing Carrots’ song search feature.
• Warm-up: Vocal warm-ups are essential before tackling any song. Use Singing Carrots’ 3 Minute Warm Up and Humming exercises to get started.

Singing like The Dream Academy will require practice and attention to detail, but with these tips and the wealth of resources available on Singing Carrots’ platform, you’ll be well on your way to capturing their unique style.