In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John looks at why people respond so differently to the same voice. He explains how emotional connection and personal taste often outweigh technical skill,
In this episode, Ken Bozeman discusses the evolution of his book Practical Vocal Acoustics and the updates made in the second edition. He explores various theories of vocal production, the importance of
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John addresses the harmful messages singers often receive that lead to shame, doubt, and discouragement. He calls out the myths around aging, talent, and
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