Episode 169 – Vocal Stability
Stability is something that's missing in all our lives right now, but we can still find stability in our voice. Having a stable voice across your range is not the product
Episode 168 – Don’t Shortchange the Verse
Singers tend to focus on the money notes, the big, high notes usually found in the chorus of a song. But there is a world of musical expression to be found
Episode 167 – Phonation for Singing
Phonation is the act of creating sound waves from the vocal folds. While we phonate naturally in speech, singing requires a higher level of awareness and control. In this episode, John
Episode 166 – The Myth of Pure Talent
We often like to think of our musical heroes as being more than human, imbued with supernatural talent. This belief is unfair to both our heroes and ourselves, as it ignores
Episode 165 – Hollywood Session Singing with Gerald White
No matter where you live, you have likely heard Gerald White sing. Gerald is a first-call session singer in Los Angeles, whose voice has appeared on numerous TV shows and
Episode 164 – Effective Online Lessons
It's the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, and social distancing has already begun in earnest. In this episode, John discusses online voice lessons and how to get the most from
Episode 163 – Contemporary Pop Singing with Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson is a leading online voice teacher whose YouTube Videos have garnered tens of millions of views. John talks with Sam about his journey to teaching voice, the current state
Episode 162 – This Precious Singing Moment
We spend so much time depressed about the past or anxious about the future that we often miss the miracle of the present. Every moment you get to spend with your
Episode 161- Getting Worse Before You Get Better
When you get serious about singing, it's not uncommon to go through periods of feeling like you are getting worse instead of improving. The path of learning to sing is not