Combine singing with other talents. Vanessa got her professional singing start as part of the successful "High School Musical" franchise in which she acts, sings and dances. Audition for local musical theatre or school productions.
Buy the "High School Musical" soundtrack. Pick several songs to practice. Songs such as "When There Was Me and You," "Breaking Free" and "Start of Something New" can introduce you to Vanessa's range and pitch.
Listen to Vanessa's debut recording "V" to sing like her. Vanessa showcases a range of ballads, and pop friendly dance tunes sung in the mid-range. Vanessa's voice is strong, clear and feminine with soft and sweet sounding harmonies.
Sing with feeling. Vanessa's songs can connect with the "tween" audience because she can express so many emotions as she sings. Work on showing the emotion in a song without oversinging or losing pitch.