Singing Guide: Tim Flavin
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Tim Flavin is one of the most revered performers on Broadway, with a career spanning over three decades. Known for his smooth and resonant vocal abilities, Flavin is a master of singing styles such as Jazz, Big Band, and Broadway. If you're looking to learn how to sing like Tim Flavin, it's important to understand his unique vocal technique and style. In this article, we'll explore Flavin's vocal range, his singing nuances, and some of his greatest hits to help you achieve his level of excellence.
First, it’s worth noting that Tim Flavin has a natural talent for singing that helps him create an effortless and enjoyable sound. He has a clear, rich, and warm voice that is best expressed through the baritone vocal range. His voice has a beautiful clarity that captures the essence of what he is singing, making his performances a must-watch.
To learn how to sing like Tim Flavin, you need to start by analyzing and understanding your own voice, just as he does in his performances. As Singing Carrots’ “How to analyze your voice” article explains, take some time to test your vocal range, your voice type, and any unique challenges that you may face. By doing so, you can learn how to control your breathing, voice registers, and how to use your body to create the optimal sound. Check out the Vocal range test at Singing Carrots to get started.
However, achieving a smooth tone is essential to sing like Tim Flavin. The Breathing basics article outlines ways you can practice using the diaphragm and your breath support to create a strong and consistent sound. In Flavin's case, his breath control is what makes his voice silky and pleasurable to listen to.
Another important factor in achieving Tim Flavin’s style of singing is to perfect the art of open mouth and throat positioning as described in the Open mouth & throat article. Tim Flavin often performs with an air of calm, cool, and collected confidence, but behind that posture is an open mind and open throat that lets his voice shine through. Along with open throat positioning, articulation is crucial to create articulate and clear sounds as described in the Articulation article.
To add Flavin’s excellent vibrato skills to your repertoire, check out the Singing with Vibrato article on Singing Carrots. Flavin’s vibrato skills are remarkable, and he uses it effortlessly to add color and character to his performances.
For Tim Flavin and his unique vocal technique, his singing style is not just limited to classical pieces. His range and flexibility make him equally exciting while performing in musical theatre and big band music as well. Check out Singing Carrots’ Pop/Jazz vs Classical singing article for some insights on how pop/Jazz singing differs from classical voices like Tim Flavin's.
Finally, to sing like Tim Flavin, you need to practice! Use Singing Carrots’ Pitch Training tools, designed with educational singing games, to help improve your pitch accuracy. Use the tool for practicing how to improve your warm-up and breathing routines, such as the Farinelli Breathing Exercise, Humming Exercise, or 3 Minute Warm Up.