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
Episode 465 – The One Number That Explains Your Vocal Struggles
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John talks about phonation threshold pressure, or PTP, and explains why it may be the hidden factor behind days when your voice feels heavy,
Episode 464 – AI Slop is Coming for Singers
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John looks at the rise of AI-generated vocal advice and why so much of it is misleading, fear-driven, or simply wrong. He explains how
Episode 463 – Why Your Practice Isn’t Sticking
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explains why good moments in practice can sometimes fail to stick, not because of talent or effort, but because we miss what
Episode 462 – Confidence is Not a Belief – It’s a Skill
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John challenges the idea that confidence is a feeling or belief you either have or do not have. He explores the importance of rebuilding
Episode 461 – The Real Job of Vocal Exercises
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explains the real purpose of vocal exercises and why they are not meant to test or prove your voice. He shares how exercises