Darlene Yam, Author at John Henny Vocal Studio

Episode 475 – What Aging Athletes Can Teach Us About Singing

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores what singers can learn from the way modern athletes approach aging, recovery, and long-term performance. He explains why older singers need more

Episode 474 – The Symptom is Not the Cause with Jeremy Ryan Mossman

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John speaks with innovative vocal educator Jeremy Ryan Mossman about why vocal problems are often symptoms of deeper patterns in the body, nervous system,

Episode 473 – The Mind Science of Vocal Breakthroughs

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores new research on how the brain learns and why certain vocal moments suddenly “click.” He explains how attention, timing, and meaningful repetition

Episode 472 – Sing Anyway with Linor Oren

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John speaks with vocal coach, choir director, and former opera and music theater performer about the fear, shame, and self-doubt that stop so many

Episode 471 – Vocal Fold Geometry, and the Science of Mix

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John breaks down the science behind mix and explains how vocal fold geometry and airflow work together to create smooth transitions. He explains why

Episode 470 – Voice Teaching’s Language Problem

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores how the language we use to teach singing can sometimes create confusion instead of clarity. He explains how vocal models evolve over

Episode 469 – The Right Kind of Imagery: Why Most Vocal Imagery Fails and What Actually Works

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores why some vocal imagery works while other common cues fall flat. He explains how kinesthetic imagery, based on real physical sensation, can

Episode 468 – Singing as Signal Flow: Stop Singing Words and Start Singing Sound

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explains why thinking in words can make phrasing feel choppy and disconnected, and shows how shifting your focus to a continuous signal flow

Episode 467 – The Brain-Voice Speed Gap, Part 2: Six Pathways to Rewire Your Voice at Any Age

In this episode, John continues the discussion of the brain-voice speed gap, and explains six practical ways to help your brain and voice work together more efficiently. When you combine

Episode 466 – The Brain-Voice Speed Gap, Part 1: Why Your Voice Is Aging Where You Don’t Expect

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores a surprising reason the voice can feel different with age. He explains how changes in the brain and nervous system affect the

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