Episode 220 – The Five Essentials of Vocal Technique
What should I work on? This is a question singers ask themselves each time they enter the practice room. In this episode, John breaks down 5 essentials that all skilled singers
Episode 219 – How to Stop Voice Cracking
Do you get frustrated when your voice cracks while singing? We’ve all been there– feeling intimidated and nervous, fighting against those embarrassing tones brought on by an unsteady larynx. But don’t
Your Precious Singing Resource
Positive, focused energy is vital for good singing, but there is so much in our lives that saps this precious resource. Social media, stress, and negative thinking are just some of
How to Sing Pop with Natalie Weiss
Natalie Weiss is one of the most popular vocal coaches on YouTube. Her videos have been viewed over 30 million times. In this episode, Natalie and John discuss how to learn
Easy Exercises to Add Lower Range
High notes are incredibly exciting and get the most attention, but beautifully vibrant low notes add color, depth, and variety to your singing. Think of Adele without her wonderful low chest voice. Extending
Episode 216 – Vocal Pedagogy with Shannon Coates
Shannon Coates is not only a brilliant educator, she is also down-to-earth, funny, and delivers high-level concepts with easy-to-understand language. In this episode, John and Shannon discuss practical voice pedagogy and
Episode 214 – The Inner Singer with Mike Goodrich
The quality of our singing is directly related to the quality of our thoughts. Insecurity, doubt, or hesitation can quickly derail our vocal efforts. In this episode, John talks with celebrity voice
Episode 213 – Using Melodic Colors
Great lyricists use words not just for rhyme schemes or emotional context but for musical color. Finding the right shade and intensity level of a word will boost your singing to
Episode 212 – The Working Singer with Jamila Ford
Jamila Ford is an experienced singer with a long list of credits, including Seal and the Coachella Festival. Jamila brings the perspective of a successful working singer to her podcast audience