Episode 78 – Dealing with Discouragement
We all have bad days as singers. We can even have extended periods of voice issues that seem never to end.
These setbacks can create feelings of discouragement that pull us
Episode 77 – Singing and Competition
Most human endeavors have an element of competition to them, and music is no different.
The problem is when competition between singers turns toxic, it can be a discouraging situation.
In this
Episode 76 – The Life of Your Voice
Your voice will change dramatically from birth to old age.
What can you expect during these different periods?
Can you sing well your entire life?
In this episode, John takes you through the
Episode 75 – Do You Have What It Takes?
It is a common question for singers (and all creatives) - do I have what it takes?
But is this even the question to ask? And if asked, who is to
Episode 74 – Training Your Ears
One of the best compliments you can give a musician is to say he or she has "big ears." This means an ability to hear music at a deep level.
Singing is
Episode 73 – Your Vocal Color Wheel
The tonal variations and shades of a musical instrument (such as the guitar) are nearly infinite. From the choice of woods, to strings, to the musician's approach, each element helps create
Episode 72 – Distraction Is the Enemy
The mind is a stimulus-seeking machine, which creates opportunities to be constantly distracted.
Technology, especially social media is engineered to take advantage of our increasingly short attention spans.
The problem is, the work
Episode 71 – The Seven Traits of Great Singers
Great singers have a uniqueness that makes them rare and special.
But they also have traits in common that help fuel their greatness.
In this episode, John discusses these traits so many leading
Episode 70 – Understanding Sound
It all starts with sound, however, few singers understand the nature of sound and the importance of creating balanced sound waves.
In this episode, John breaks down how sound works and
Episode 69 – The Singer’s Serenity Prayer
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I can't change - sage advice through the ages, but often ignored by singers.
The beauty of singing is it is a discipline