How to Switch From Singing Classical Music to Pop
Singing styles vary greatly, but the best singers have a versatile vocal range and can switch effortlessly from one genre to the next. Classically trained musicians can have a hard time learning the less structured and more basic pop singing style. However, once they get it, they frequently have impressive results. Learn how to switch from singing classical music to pop and prove your versatility.
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Instructions
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Listen to your favorite pop artists. If you are not familiar with pop music, then listen to the radio and take note of various artists who catch your attention. Keep a list of artists and songs to download so you can have a reference point to start with when changing your singing style.
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Continue to treat your voice as you would when singing classical music, take good care of your vocal chords and keep them well lubricated. Pick a favorite pop song and try singing it as much like the artist who originally sang the song as possible.
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Notice how pop musicians utilize turns and embellishments in places where a classical musician might not otherwise embellish. Take note of great pop singers like Christina Aguilera or Justin Timberlake and how they utilize their superior tones in a way that has a modern flare by using embellishment.
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Obtain some sheet music of your favorite pop music and sing along with it as you would with a classical piece. Practice pop phrasing which is generally shorter, more staccato and less lyrical, unless you are singing a ballad. Also work on developing a more stylized sound that isn't as pure.
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Sing for friends who are not familiar with classical training and perform a pop piece that you have been working on. Get feedback on whether it still sounds too trained and restrained. Let go on your vocal phrasing and allow a more free and perhaps edgy sound to come through. However, be wary of dipping into jazz phrases, which is easy for classically trained vocalists to do.
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Tips & Warnings
Have fun and don't take yourself as seriously as you would have when singing classical music.
Dress the part, since it will help you get into a more pop character mood.
Try different pop genres and pick one that fits your personality. You can choose from many options like pop rock, hip hop or acoustic pop.
