In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John shares five viewpoints he believes may challenge the status quo in voice teaching. From rethinking what makes a teacher effective to questioning how
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John is joined by Guoying Yang, and interdisciplinary researcher and voice teacher, whose work focuses on the intersection of neuroscience, artificial intelligent, art education,
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John talks about the value of holding opposing ideas in singing and teaching without rushing to resolve them. He explains how cognitive dissonance, though
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John digs into the idea of criticality, the brain’s “sweet spot” for learning, creativity, and performance. He explains how singers can get stuck in
In this episode, John talks with Lucie Burns—author, musician, and performance coach—about the deeper emotional roots of performance anxiety. Lucie shares insights from her decades-long career helping singers connect authentically
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John shares his personal journey with pitch-matching and explores how singers can improve this critical skill, even if they’ve struggled in the past. He
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores why even inaccurate or oversimplified vocal concepts can still be helpful and meaningful in practice. He reflects on the balance between scientific
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John shares six voice teachers who have deeply influenced his own work and are helping to shape the future of vocal education. From neuroscience
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, acclaimed vocal coach and YouTube creator Tara Simon joins the conversation to explore the deeper causes behind common vocal struggles. She shares insights on