Episode 289 – Twang, Tilt, Cry, and More With Becky Gilhespie
In this episode, John talks with author and voice teacher Becky Gilhespie about the terms Creak, Cry, Tilt, Twang, and Sob, and why you need to know what these are.
Episode 288 – Theory Vs. Practice
In this episode, John talks about the importance of taking the knowledge and theory you have learned and putting it into practice in various settings, not just in the rehearsal
Episode 286 – You Alone Are Responsible
In this episode, John talks about why you and you alone are responsible for your voice. By understanding and acknowledging all aspects of your voice, strengths, and weaknesses, you can
Episode 285 – Laryngeal Massage With Christine Schneider
In this episode, John talks with Licensed Massage Therapist and Manual Voice Specialist Christine Schneider about the cutting-edge practice of Manual Laryngeal Therapy, where she specializes in laryngeal and TMJ
Episode 284 – Fascia With Jeremy Ryan Mossman
In this episode, John talks with voice teacher Jeremy Ryan Mossman about our body's "fascia" and how it relates to our singing.
Episode Highlights:
What is fascia?
How fascia actually can
Episode 283 – Classical to Contemporary With Suzanne Waters
In this episode, John talks with top professional session singer Suzanne Waters about how she is able to balance contemporary and classical vocal styles of session work. Episode Highlights:
Episode 281 – Beware This Vocal Tip
In this episode, John talks about vocal tip trends in social media and the risks of using these tips without foundation in vocal technique fundamentals. Episode Highlights: Navigating vocal
Episode 280 – A Cappella 101 With Rob Dietz
In this episode, John talks with arranger, vocal percussionist, and author Rob Dietz about his latest book, "A Cappella 101," and how vocal techniques and an understanding of how your
Episode 279 – Slow Down!
In this episode, John talks about how trying to keep up with the information coming at us in a continually speeding up world can be overwhelming and distract us from
Episode 278 – Non-Conceptual Singing
In this episode, John talks about how concepts and judgment can hold us back from truly experiencing our voices and that learning to let go and embrace being in the