Episode 289 – Twang, Tilt, Cry, and More With Becky Gilhespie
In this episode, John talks with author and voice teacher Becky Gilhespie about the terms Creak, Cry, Tilt, Twang, and Sob, and why you need to know what these are.
Episode 288 – Theory Vs. Practice
In this episode, John talks about the importance of taking the knowledge and theory you have learned and putting it into practice in various settings, not just in the rehearsal
Episode 287 – Overcoming Stage Fright With Elisa Di Napoli
In this episode, John talks with Mindset Coach, Creativity Counsellor, Holistic Hypnotherapist, and Author Elisa Di Napoli about combining scientific and holistic approaches to managing stage fright. Elisa talks about the
Episode 286 – You Alone Are Responsible
In this episode, John talks about why you and you alone are responsible for your voice. By understanding and acknowledging all aspects of your voice, strengths, and weaknesses, you can
Episode 285 – Laryngeal Massage With Christine Schneider
In this episode, John talks with Licensed Massage Therapist and Manual Voice Specialist Christine Schneider about the cutting-edge practice of Manual Laryngeal Therapy, where she specializes in laryngeal and TMJ
Episode 284 – Fascia With Jeremy Ryan Mossman
In this episode, John talks with voice teacher Jeremy Ryan Mossman about our body's "fascia" and how it relates to our singing. Episode Highlights: What is fascia? How fascia actually can
The Ultimate Guide to Finding Voice Resonance
One of the significant challenges of singing is that it is sensation-based, especially vocal resonance. These sensations in the human voice can be tricky as they are not easy for
Episode 283 – Classical to Contemporary With Suzanne Waters
In this episode, John talks with top professional session singer Suzanne Waters about how she is able to balance contemporary and classical vocal styles of session work. Episode Highlights:
The Difference Between Range And Tessitura
When searching for new songs, singers will often look at the lowest and highest notes to see if they fall into a comfortable range. The vocal range refers to the tonal