Episode 208 – Fixing a Thin Sounding Voice
A full, rich-sounding voice is highly sought after by singers. But what if you find your voice to be thin or nasal? In this episode, John explains what causes a thin tone
Episode 207 – Calming Your Chattering Brain
Our minds can be a terrible place to live. Constant chatter, worry, and criticism are the opposite of what we need to practice and create music with our voice. In this
Episode 206 – Do I Have Talent?
Almost every creative endeavor carries the question, "am I good enough? Do I have talent?" This feeling of not being good enough has caused many worthy voices to stumble and go
Episode 205- Don’t Fear Your Chest Voice
Getting stuck in chest voice or the lower register is a common problem for developing singers. Much work is devoted to lightening this part of the voice to reduce yelling
Episode 204 – Getting Your Voice Back in Shape
Interruption has been the theme of this past year. The lack of performances and general uncertainties has led to many of us taking a break from our singing. In this episode,
Episode 203 – Vocal Tension
Vocal tension is one of the top issues singers deal with. However, not all tension is bad. We need a certain amount of tension to produce sound. Knowing good from bad
Episode 202 – The Negative Force of Criticism
We all have likes and dislikes; however, we need to keep our musical minds and options open. Every song is a form of art created by talented people who wish
How Voice Teacher Certification Works
As a voice teacher, a question you may get from prospective students is "what certification do you have?" (or "what school did you go to?"). The reality is that many
Episode 201 – Your Mixed Voice Questions Answered
Mix singing is one of the most sought after singing skills, but there is much confusion about the topic. In this episode, John answers your top questions about mixed voice and