Episode 443 – Stop the Vocal Gaslighting
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John addresses the harmful messages singers often receive that lead to shame, doubt, and discouragement. He calls out the myths around aging, talent, and
Episode 442 – My Five Most Controversial Viewpoints
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John shares five viewpoints he believes may challenge the status quo in voice teaching. From rethinking what makes a teacher effective to questioning how
Episode 441 – Art and Creativity in the Age of AI with Guoying Yang
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John is joined by Guoying Yang, and interdisciplinary researcher and voice teacher, whose work focuses on the intersection of neuroscience, artificial intelligent, art education,
Episode 440 – Embracing Cognitive Dissonance
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John talks about the value of holding opposing ideas in singing and teaching without rushing to resolve them. He explains how cognitive dissonance, though
Episode 439 – The Brain’s Singing Sweet Spot
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John digs into the idea of criticality, the brain’s “sweet spot” for learning, creativity, and performance. He explains how singers can get stuck in
Episode 438 – Overcoming Performance Anxiety with Lucie Burns
In this episode, John talks with Lucie Burns—author, musician, and performance coach—about the deeper emotional roots of performance anxiety. Lucie shares insights from her decades-long career helping singers connect authentically
Episode 437 – Developing Pitch Matching Skills
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John shares his personal journey with pitch-matching and explores how singers can improve this critical skill, even if they’ve struggled in the past. He
Episode 436 – Being Wrong Can Still Be Right
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores why even inaccurate or oversimplified vocal concepts can still be helpful and meaningful in practice. He reflects on the balance between scientific
Episode 435 – Six Voice Teachers You Should Follow
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John shares six voice teachers who have deeply influenced his own work and are helping to shape the future of vocal education. From neuroscience