Episode 175 – Cataloging Sensation
The voice is a difficult instrument to control. One of the main ways we interact with our voice is through sensation. However, the sensations of singing are often misleading and
Episode 174 – Critical Listening vs Enjoyment
Some argue that great performances should never be analyzed, but rather, only enjoyed. While no musician would take this argument seriously, we still need to remember not to lose the joy
Episode 173 – Vocal Health Update with Dr. Reena Gupta
Dr. Reena Gupta is one of the premier ear, nose, and throat doctors in Los Angeles. Dr. Gupta is the "go-to" specialist for A-list professional voice users. In this episode, John
Episode 172 – Staying in Vocal Shape with Sidonie Smith
Sidonie Smith is a leading musical theatre star in Europe. Sidonie not only has a fantastic work ethic, but she also specializes in helping singers with mindset coaching. In this episode,
Episode 171 – 5-Minute Practice
Our schedules and habits are a bit out of whack these days. Amid quarantine and confusion, our practice sessions can take a backseat. Consistency is vital in vocal development, and short
Episode 170 – The Hard Work of Singing with Daniel Formica
Daniel Formica has 25 years of experience singing with some of the top show and corporate bands in the US. Daniel has to be vocally ready to sing a wide
Sing Softly to Sing Loud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVgfsWmFX48 Hey there, this is John Henny and on today's vocal tip, I want to talk about singing softly to sing loud. As singers, we all desire high powerful notes. But if
Episode 169 – Vocal Stability
Stability is something that's missing in all our lives right now, but we can still find stability in our voice. Having a stable voice across your range is not the product
Episode 168 – Don’t Shortchange the Verse
Singers tend to focus on the money notes, the big, high notes usually found in the chorus of a song. But there is a world of musical expression to be found