How to Sing Like Keith Urban

To sing like Keith Urban is to sing with the heart of a country legend in the making and the musicality of a rock star. Recognized by country and adult contemporary music formats, Urban has sold more than 10 million albums in six years. You can sing like Urban by copying his style, learning his technique and singing songs from your heart.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Ignore stereotypes about country music. Urban is an artist who transcends genres. His music is a blend of country, rock and folk.

2. Increase your vocal range, and improve your tone with professional singing lessons. You will learn techniques and skills that can allow you to sing like Urban and duplicate his sound and style.

3. Accompany your voice with an instrument. Urban plays a myriad of instruments on his albums and live shows. His instrumental dexterity is an extension of his voice. Pick an instrument that compliments your voice, and practice till you master it, letting it make an impression as strong as your voice.

4. Be open for inspiration from a variety of sources and artists. Paul McCartney and Don Henley inspires Urban's songwriting. He takes direction from Glen Campbell and James Taylor vocally. Urban also appreciates many aspects of John Mellencamp and the Dixie Chicks.

5. Change up your performance by adding acoustic songs to your set in addition to typical, full instrumental songs. Urban often injects songs that have been on his mind the day of his performance. Softer versions of the songs allow him to express himself while still entertaining his audience.

6. Choose songs that have unique choruses and lyrics that have deep meaning for you. Songs that reflect how you truly feel have a better impact on your audiences. Urban sings about what he feels, and his fans always relate.