Singing like Curtis Stephan: Tips and Tricks

Curtis Stephan is a talented contemporary Christian songwriter, arranger, composer. His music often incorporates elements of gospel and pop genres, featuring strong, powerful vocals. If you're interested in singing like him, here are some things to keep in mind:

• Analyze your voice

  Before you start singing like Curtis Stephan, it’s important to understand and analyze your voice. You can use Singing Carrots’ vocal range test to determine your vocal range. This will help you identify the types of songs you can sing and how to use your voice effectively.

• Breathing is the foundation

  Effective breathing is the foundation of good singing. To emulate Curtis Stephan, you can practice breathing exercises and take note of the way he uses his breath in his music. Check Singing Carrots’ articles on breathing, breath support, and active/passive breathing.

• Warm up

  To get your voice ready to sing, warm-up exercises are essential. This will help prepare you for more challenging singing techniques and reduce the risk of vocal strain. Try Singing Carrots’ pitch training exercises, which provide a great resource for warm-up drills.

• Understand registers

  Curtis Stephan uses his full range to create a dynamic sound. To emulate his style, you need to understand registers, vocal break, and how to use them to create a balanced sound. Check Singing Carrots’ articles on voice registers and vocal break.

• Open singing

  Opening your mouth and throat while singing is crucial to producing quality sound. Curtis Stephan's music features strong, clear vocals, and he often opens his mouth and throat to hit certain notes. Check Singing Carrots’ articles on why to open your mouth and throat while singing.

• Articulation and Phrasing

  The way you articulate and phrase lyrics can help create a dynamic, compelling sound. Curtis Stephan’s style often features heavy emphasis on certain words/phrases, and understanding how to do this can help you capture his unique sound. Check Singing Carrots’ articles on articulation and phrasing.

• Practice with Quality material

  To sing like Curtis Stephan, it's important to find the right songs to practice with. His songs are often very dynamic, featuring strong, power vocals and gospel-style harmonies. Singing Carrots' song search feature can help you find songs matching your vocal range and genre preference.

Recommended Singing Carrots Resources:

• Vocal Range Test
• Breathing Basics
• Pitch Training Exercises
• Voice Registers and Vocal Break
• Open Mouth and Throat while Singing
• Articulation and Phrasing
• Search Songs by Vocal Range

By practicing these techniques and taking advantage of the valuable resources provided by Singing Carrots, you'll be well on your way to singing like the talented Curtis Stephan.