Thompson Square released their debut single in 2010, and since then have made a name for themselves with their harmonious duets and country-pop songwriting. Keifer and Shawna Thompson have a distinct sound, characterized by their close harmonies and overlapping, “trading-back-and-forth” singing style. This gives their music a tight, intricately layered sound that sets them apart from other country-pop acts.

• Work on your close-harmony skills:

  • If you’re singing in a group or duet, practice singing together to nail down the timing and pitch of the harmonies.
  • If you’re singing solo, record yourself singing backup harmony tracks and practice singing the phrase while hearing the original recording.

• Develop your storytelling ability:

  • Spend time writing your own songs and focus on conveying emotion and telling a narrative.
  • Try singing along with some of Thompson Square’s most popular tracks to get a feel for their songwriting style and storytelling conventions.

• Experiment with mixtures of registers:

  • Keifer and Shawna Thompson often trade leads and harmonies back and forth, playing with the registers of their voices.
  • To sing like Thompson Square, experiment in a similar way, mixing your register and blending your voice in unison.

• Maintain your vocal health:

  • Vocal health is crucial to be able to develop and maintain a distinctive singing voice.
  • Make sure you exercise regularly, avoid habits that can damage your vocal cords (like smoking or overdrinking) and stay hydrated.

• Use Singing Carrots resources:

  • Singing Carrots offers tools and exercises that can help you improve singing techniques at your level.
  • For example, you can start with the Vocal Range Test, and gain insights about the keys and notes that suit your voice best.
  • You may also explore Songs matched by Vocal Range, and focus on learning and performing them.

With the right techniques and talent, you can develop the close-harmony abilities, songwriting skills, and raw vocal ability necessary to sing like Thompson Square. Make sure to practice regularly and take care of your vocal health, and soon enough, you’ll be crafting country-pop hits of your own.