Develop Your Mix Quickly and Easily
Mix has become a holy grail for singers, promising all sorts of vocal "miracles," including extended range, more power, less strain, better tone, and the elimination of the nemesis of
Episode 200 – How to Listen to Yourself
Although most people are uncomfortable listening to their recorded voice, singers need to constantly listen to and analyze their singing. In this episode, John discusses how to incorporate self-recordings into your
Episode 199 – Are You Experienced?
There is only so much we can read and study about a physical skill. At some point, you need to establish the sensations and balances in your nervous system and
Episode 198 – Embracing Change
Change is inevitable but rarely easy. In our current turbulent times, change is accelerating at a breakneck and often frightening pace. In this episode, John discusses how change can be positive
Episode 197 – Interview with the Naked Vocalist Part II
In Part II of John's interview with Steve Giles and Chris Johnson of the Naked Vocalist Podcast, they discuss the ultimate question: "What's the secret of singing?" Listen to Part I.
Episode 196 – Interview With the Naked Vocalist, Part I
Steve Giles and Chris Johnson of the Naked Vocalist Podcast are two of the world's leading contemporary voice teachers. In Part I of a two-part interview, John talks with Steve and
Episode 195 – Performance Anxiety Coach, Ingela Onstad
The pandemic has allowed some industries to thrive while nearly wiping out others. Performance has been hit especially hard, creating a long struggle for singers. In this episode, John talks with performance
Episode 194 – Working With Great Musicians
As you progress in your singing, you will likely start to interact with better musicians. Higher-level musicians will listen to and interact with you differently than novice players. At the same
Episode 193 – Avoiding Binary Thinking
Our current world has many of us retreating to us vs. them, binary thinking. This attitude can creep into our views of singing and technique, which can blind us to