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… try to mimic them. Just use their voice as a stepping stone. Remember that if you are imitating someone who is already famous, their millions have been made. You want to be the next star that they hire, not just a copycat.

3. Pace yourself. When you are preparing for a show or audition season, you must pace yourself and your voice. You would not think of trying to get all of your exercise in at the gym by going one day a week for 5 hours. Rather, you should sing (and exercise) in smaller increments of time (30-45 minutes) each day, gradually building muscular skill and stamina. As you improve, you should be able to increase the amount of time as well as the difficulty of vocal skill.

Here’s a classic Dennis Haysbert spot:

Dennis Haybert: How He Got His Signature Voice  was originally published on blackdoctor.org

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