Episode 138 – Stop Comparing!
We all love comparisons - top ten best and worst lists are consistently reliable clickbait.
We also love to categorize and compare singers - including ourselves. But the comparison game often
Episode 137 – The Voice of Your Mind
A great voice is the product of great thoughts. The delicate balances of singing require precise thoughts to control the many muscles involved in the process.
In this episode, John discusses
Episode 136 – Being Too Careful
It takes work and dedication to learn to mix and blend through the vocal break. It also requires a period of being very careful to establish the new balanced in
Episode 135 – A Voice Lesson from Bruce Lee
"Research your own experience. Absorb what is useful, reject what is useless, add what is essentially your own." - Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee's quest to fuse the martial arts in his
Episode 134 – Mind Your Tongue
The tongue is a critical part of good, balanced singing, but our awareness can often be lacking.
In this episode, John discusses why tongue placement helps with registration and balance, and
Episode 133 – Why Are You Practicing?
The repetition of practice can often lead to unfocused and "mindless" sessions.
The question "why?" is a great way to filter and focus your efforts and awareness and to get better
Episode 132 – Mindfulness and Singing
Mindfulness is becoming extremely popular, and for good reason. The scientific consensus is that meditation has concrete benefits, including increased focus, awareness, and brain function.
The ability to direct your focus
Episode 131 – Listen to the Music
Singing is such a mind intensive endeavor that it is easy to ignore the richness of information around us.
The music we are singing over is full of clues and instructions
Episode 130 – What Makes a Great Voice Teacher?
There endless debates about what makes a great voice teacher - celebrity clients, excellent singing voice, scientific expertise, the list goes on.
In this episode, John draws on his years of
Episode 129 – So You Had a Bad Performance
No one enjoys giving a bad vocal performance - but it happens to us all.
The aftermath of failing onstage can be devastating, but there are great lessons to be learned