How to Sing Like Lorde — and Why Glasgow Is the Perfect Place to Start
Lorde Doesn’t Shout to Be Heard. She Whispers, Hums, Floats — and the World Listens.
When Lorde dropped Royals at just 16, she redefined what a pop voice could sound like: dark, textured, unusual… and completely captivating. Since then, her haunting, breathy tone and poetic delivery have inspired a generation of artists and fans alike.
But here’s the secret: her sound isn’t magic. It’s intentional. It’s crafted. And yes—you can learn to sing with that same level of control and depth.
At Southside Performance Studio, we offer one-to-one singing lessons in Glasgow for singers who want more than just volume. We help you develop tone, control, confidence, and character—the building blocks of a voice as unique as Lorde’s.
🎤 Book your individual singing class now
🌑 Why Lorde’s Voice Works — Even Without the High Notes
Lorde doesn’t belt. She doesn’t riff. She doesn’t rely on vocal gymnastics. But what she does do is far more powerful:
She commands attention with stillness
She makes poetry sound like conversation
She sings with restraint, darkness, and honesty
In a world full of overproduced voices, Lorde reminds us that you don’t need to be loud to be powerful—you just need to be real.
🎶 What Singers in Glasgow Can Learn from Lorde’s Vocal Style
🌌 1. Tone Is Everything
Lorde’s tone is smoky, velvety, and deep. She doesn’t project—she invites. This is technique, not luck.
In our Glasgow singing lessons, we’ll help you:
Discover your natural tone and how to enhance it
Use breath control to create vocal softness and intimacy
Sing clearly at lower volumes (without sounding flat)
Embrace unique textures in your voice
🎶 Start building your tone today
🌌 2. Emotion Over Perfection
Lorde sings like she’s sharing a secret. Her voice cracks, dips, and whispers—all on purpose.
We’ll help you:
Connect to lyrics on a personal level
Add storytelling into every line
Use dynamics, silence, and subtle changes for emotional impact
Sound less “trained” and more human—in the best way
🌌 3. Stillness Is a Superpower
Lorde often stands still while singing. She lets the voice do the work. That requires vocal control, confidence, and self-trust.
In your one-to-one lesson, you’ll learn how to:
Keep pitch stable during long notes
Control vibrato and breath flow
Sing without relying on movement or gestures
Build calm, centred stage presence
🎤 Learn how to control your voice with stillness and ease
👥 Who Are These Singing Lessons For?
If you love Lorde, chances are you're not just looking to impress—you want to express.
Our singing lessons are perfect for:
Indie/alt-pop vocalists
Beginners with soft or quiet voices
Shy performers ready to build confidence
Songwriters developing their own sound
Teenagers and adults who want to sing with feeling, not force
Anyone who’s ever thought, “My voice isn’t big—but I still want to sing”
🎶 Your voice is valid. Let’s grow it. Book your lesson today
📍 Based in Glasgow’s Southside — Made for Artists, Dreamers & Thinkers
You don’t need to sing like everyone else. In fact, we’d rather you didn’t.
At Southside Performance Studio, our one-to-one vocal coaching is built around your voice, your energy, and your goals. Whether you’re writing poetry in your notebook or preparing for your first open mic, we’ve got the tools—and the space—to help you shine.
🎤 Book your one-to-one singing class in Glasgow
🌙 Lorde Didn’t Wait to Sound Like Someone Else. She Sang Like Herself.
And that’s exactly what we’ll help you do.
With the right support, the right training, and the right mindset, your voice can become your most powerful instrument—not because it’s loud, but because it’s true.