Singing Guide: The Drowsy Chaperone
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you want to learn how to sing like Janet Van De Graaff, the star of The Drowsy Chaperone musical, you're in the right place! Let's take a closer look at Janet's unique vocal style, her signature songs, and some practical steps to help you learn how to sing like her.
Janet Van De Graaff is a character that requires a versatile voice to perform, as she sings in various styles including Jazz, Broadway Belting, and Classical. Her voice has a lot of energy and is very expressive. To sing like Janet, it's essential to warm up your voice correctly, and work on your breathing and posture. Check out these Singing Carrots articles to improve your vocals through proper breathing and posture:
Some of Janet's most popular songs include "Show Off," "I Don't Wanna Show Off," and "As We Stumble Along." "Show Off" showcases Janet's strong belting skills, "I Don't Wanna Show Off" tones down her voice for a more sweet and nuanced style, and "As We Stumble Along" highlights her vocal range and comedic timing.
To sing like Janet, you must train yourself in the right techniques. Check out these Singing Carrots resources which are directly related to the techniques needed to sing like Janet Van De Graaff:
- Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting
- Voice Registers & Vocal Break
- Onsets-Offsets
Experience the songs that Janet sings to become more familiar with her style, and don't forget to practice, practice, practice! To monitor your progress, you can use the free Singing Carrots tools:
With these tips, you'll be well on your way to singing like Janet Van De Graaff in no time!