Episode 241 – Choosing the Right Teacher for You
In this episode, John talks about what to consider when looking for a vocal coach or singing teacher. It is important to research and ask questions to help you find a
Episode 240 – You Gotta Have Swagger
In this episode, John discusses confident swagger and how it can help to improve your singing performance. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 1:32 - Singers are front and center, and the challenges involved 5:05
Episode 239 – Fearless Singing With Becky Gilhespie
John talks with "Singing for the Self-Conscious" author, Becky Gilhespie about overcoming fear and discovering the joy of singing. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 4:45 - What is Fearless Singing? 10:45 - The number one way
Episode 238 – Becoming a Songwriter with Shane Adams
In this episode, John talks with the incredibly talented songwriter and educator Shane Adams. Shane is on the faculty of Berklee College Of Music, is a Grammy-nominated music educator, an
Episode 237 – Helping Creatives Get Things Done
The creative mind is often a double-edged sword: The ability to dream and create can also lead to indecision and unfulfilled goals. Tracee Theisen-Henny helps creatives, singers, and voice teachers (including
Episode 236 – Am I Straining?
In this episode, John discusses what vocal strain is and the difference between vocal intensity and strain. As singers develop and work towards auditions and performance they have to ask for
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