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STING'S VOICE IS WORTH STUDYING - Chello - 05-01-2026
STING'S VOICE IS WORTH STUDYING
I happened to listen to his "Cold Song" and was amazed by his operatic use of his voice.
Cold Song - Sting.wav (Size: 33.07 MB / Downloads: 12)
He is undoubtedly an exceptionally talented vocalist, which made me curious - I asked AI if Sting had classical singing training, and got this interesting answer:
Sting has stated that he is not a classically trained singer. While he has explored various musical styles, including classical-influenced projects like his lute album of John Dowland songs, he did not come from a conservatory background and is largely self-taught, often putting himself in the role of a student to learn new skills.
Key details regarding Sting's vocal training and technique:
* No Formal Training: Sting has explicitly said, "I'm not a classically trained singer at all, by any means".
* Alexander Technique: To handle the physical demands of singing and playing bass, Sting has trained in the Alexander Technique, which helps improve posture, breathing, and reduce tension while performing.
* Vocal Approach: Rather than traditional training, he has developed his voice through decades of performance, learning through experience and by observing other masters.
* Adaptability: He has successfully worked with orchestras and sang early music, showing a high level of adaptability, but notes his approach to these genres is from a rock/pop perspective, not formal training.
Sting's approach to his art is often described as that of a "work in progress," where he constantly seeks to learn new skills, such as playing the lute or arranging for orchestras.
RE: STING'S VOICE IS WORTH STUDYING - whitecolin1 - 05-02-2026
ive always had a love hate relationship with stings voice an songs but he has created some incredible songs and versatile voice nice song
RE: STING'S VOICE IS WORTH STUDYING - Chello - 05-02-2026
(05-02-2026, 08:43 AM)whitecolin1 Wrote: ive always had a love hate relationship with stings voice an songs but he has created some incredible songs and versatile voice nice song
Funny that you say that, because I have too.
I've never really liked his work, largely due to his personality and political commitment that he mixes into his musical message - I don't like that.
Still - I have to admit his talent, and the only one I've heard who uses his voice in a similar way is Thijs van Leer in Focus.
The song "Brother" is a good example.
Brother - Focus.mp3 (Size: 12.19 MB / Downloads: 1)