Episode 61: Voice Stuck in Your Throat?
Singing is a very primal thing people do. Still, John hears complaints from singers and aspiring singers feeling like their voices are trapped in their throats. In an episode of the
Episode 253 – The Role of the Tongue and Twanging with Kerrie Obert
In this Intelligent Vocalist podcast episode, speech-language pathologist and singing voice specialist Kerrie Obert talks about the concept of twanging as an effective vocal technique. She demonstrates the subtle uses and
Episode 301: The Top 10 Reasons Your Range Is Limited
In this Intelligent Vocalist podcast episode, John Henny talks about the issues that might be limiting every vocalist's singing range. He shared his own list that he created based on
Episode 300 – Looking Back at the Top Five Episodes
It's episode 300, and to celebrate, John looks back at five of his top episodes.
How to Make Your Voice Raspy: Effective Tips and Techniques
Are you a singer looking to add some edge to your voice? If so, you may want to try making your voice raspy. A husky voice can add a touch
Episode 295 – The What, Why and How of Warming Up with Tessa Smith
In this episode, John talks with professional vocalist Tessa Smith about the reasons we need to warm up. Episode Highlights: Why we need to warm up Importance of mirror work Silent
Episode 294 – The Science of Practicing with Gregg Goodhart
In this episode, John talks with professional learning coach Gregg Goodhart about the real purpose of practicing. Episode Highlights: Practicing as a solution to problems How we truly deliberately practice Engaging
How to Improve Your Speaking Voice
People enjoy listening to great-sounding voices. If a speaker's voice is weak, thin, or nasal, or if they speak with a flat, nonpassionate monotone, the listener will quickly tune them out. Your
A How-to Guide: 11 Tips to Ace Public Speaking
Speaking or performing in front of thousands of people never fails to give chills to every artist involved in the act. In fact, the thought of this event can be terrifying for anybody, even for the most confident individuals.