Episode 276 – The Power of Humility
In this episode, John talks about how humility and accepting the twists and turns in life and our singing journeys will help us to grow and experience more. Episode Highlights: There
Episode 275 – The High Cost of Criticism
In this episode, John talks about the fear of criticism and how to re-adjust your mindset to be able to put yourself out there to share your knowledge and talents.
What Causes a Nasal Sounding Voice?
A nasal sound in singing could result from the singer wanting to add a particular color or tone to their singing. It could also be more pronounced due to a
Episode 274 – Vocal Endoscopies With Kerrie Obert
In this episode, John talks with Kerrie Obert, a Speech-Language Pathologist, singing voice specialist, and voice teacher, about endoscopies and the insights about the voice she has found. Episode Highlights:
How Do I Cure My Morning Voice?
Morning voice is a common problem for singers. After a night of sleep, your voice pitch can tend to sound raspy and deeper. Although we all experience a croaky hoarse
Episode 273 – Don’t Miss Your Breakthroughs
In this episode, John talks about mindset around major vocal breakthroughs and how arriving at our "big" goals is a good thing, but only focusing on big wins can cloud
Episode 272 – Singing and Weight Loss With Jeff Alani Stanfill
In this episode, John talks with Jeff Alani Stanfill, an accomplished vocal coach, and singer, about how weight loss can affect someone's singing voice. Episode Highlights: Jeff talks about his musical
What Causes Singing Strain or Pain?
A sore throat from singing will strike fear in most singers, and for a good reason. Feeling irritation, strain, or pain during or after singing can be the signs of
Lip Trills – Vocal Warmup
A very popular warm-up exercise is the "lip trill" or the "lip bubble." This is an excellent vocal exercise for all levels of singers to gently warm up the voice