Singing Guide: Toni Braxton & Kenny G

Singing Guide: Toni Braxton & Kenny G

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Toni Braxton and Kenny G are two legendary musicians whose unique styles have been heard by millions across the globe. If you want to learn to sing like Toni Braxton, you'll need to focus on developing a rich and soulful voice, with a smooth and effortless delivery that can convey deep emotion. Meanwhile, if you're aiming to emulate Kenny G, you'll need to work on developing a silky smooth tone, with a focus on breath control and impeccable phrasing.

To start your journey towards singing like these iconic artists, you can begin with Singing Carrots' vocal range test and pitch accuracy test. This will help you to identify your natural range and any areas that require improvement.

One of the key elements of Toni Braxton's style is her ability to convey deep emotion through her voice. This is something that requires a lot of practice, as it means not only hitting the right notes, but also conveying the right feelings. To achieve this, you can work on exercises that focus on proper breathing, learning to control vibrato, and warming up your voice in ways that help you to convey the right emotions and meanings.

For Kenny G's style, it is important to focus on developing a smooth tone that is characterized by impeccable phrasing. You can work on this by practicing articulation and breathing exercises that help you to maintain a steady flow of air while you sing. As you improve, you can practice more advanced techniques like circular breathing, which can help you to play longer, more complex passages with ease. This kind of technique is essential if you want to master Kenny G's distinctive style.

Of course, there are many other aspects to singing like these two artists, and Singing Carrots' vocal course can help you to explore them in more detail. With 21 lessons covering topics like vocal health, breathing, and performance, you will have all the resources you need to develop your singing abilities and become the next Toni Braxton or Kenny G.

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