Episode 235 – The Great Straw Debate
Straw phonation can be an excellent warm-up and can help a singer find vocal balance, but at the same time, it should be used within reason as a tool but
Episode 234 – Singing Through the Pandemic with Dr. Reena Gupta
In this episode, John speaks with Dr. Reena Gupta on the challenges of singing and performing in this continued pandemic. Dr. Reena Gupta, a specialist in Otolaryngology and the founder of
Episode 233 – Singing Without a Head
"On Having No Head" by Douglas Harding is a short, concise book that shows a simple method to finding states of open awareness and flow. This state of lowered self-awareness is
Episode 232 – Long COVID and Singing with Rachel Goldenberg
Long COVID is defined as symptoms lasting over 12 weeks. The lingering fatigue and respiratory issues can be devastating for the singer. Dr. Rachel Goldenberg has extensive experience working with long
Episode 231: The Importance of Emotion
International Performing Artist, Coach & Founder of Singing Revealed, Philippe Hall, calls "Emotional Layering" - the Most Neglected Skill in Singing. Not only does Emotional Layering connect you with your listener, but
Episode 230 – Vocal Acoustics Made Simple
Vocal acoustics is one of the most confusing yet important parts of singing. In this episode, John gives you the essential knowledge you need to understand this crucial element of your
Episode 229 – Working with Other Musicians
The world of the working musician is competitive, and the best singer does not always get the job. You need to be a top-level professional in both skills and attitude. James Eager
Episode 228 – Mindset for Advanced Singing
There comes a period in a singer's development where the mind becomes the challenge rather than the voice. Reaching the highest levels requires a mindset that is quite different from the
Episode 227 – Understanding Range with Matt Ramsey
Range is often the yardstick singers use to measure themselves and others. But range alone does not a singer make. In this episode, John is joined by voice Teacher Matt Ramsey to