Episode 472 – Sing Anyway with Linor Oren
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John speaks with vocal coach, choir director, and former opera and music theater performer about the fear, shame, and self-doubt that stop so many
Episode 471 – Vocal Fold Geometry, and the Science of Mix
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John breaks down the science behind mix and explains how vocal fold geometry and airflow work together to create smooth transitions. He explains why
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