Episode 266 – Singing with an Open Throat
In this episode, John talks about what is meant by singing with an "open throat" and how to approach this vocal technique with balance in mind. Episode Highlights: How to tell
Healthy Belt Singing
Belting can certainly strike fear into the hearts of singers and voice teachers alike. Improper belting keeps many a voice doctor in business, so unless you enjoy being scoped and
Episode 265 – The Mind Game of Singing
In this episode, John talks about how singing is not just about mastering vocal techniques but also about mastering our mindset. Episode Highlights: There is more to singing than
Episode 264 – Preparing to Practice
In this episode, John talks about setting yourself up for effective singing practice. Episode Highlights: Create a schedule for your practice - it can be a ritual How long should you
How to Hit High Notes
Get Ready for High Notes! So you want to hit the high notes. But you don't just want to "hit the high notes." You want to be able to sing these
Vocal Vibrato and How to Develop It
Vibrato is one of the most essential elements of good singing. It adds warmth and expressiveness to the voice and can help to mask pitch problems. When used correctly, vibrato can
Episode 263 – Hidden Vocal Problems
In this episode, John talks about how vocal imbalances can creep into our singing and how we sometimes have to dig a little deeper to find these imbalances to be
Episode 262 – Vocal Distortion with Matthew Johnson
In this episode, John talks with voice teacher Matthew Johnson about vocal distortion and how these techniques can add dimension to a vocal performance. In addition, they discuss the importance
Episode 261 – How Breathing Works
In this episode, John talks about what is actually going on during breathing for singing and how understanding the process of breath support can help you in your search to