Episode 134 – Mind Your Tongue
The tongue is a critical part of good, balanced singing, but our awareness can often be lacking. In this episode, John discusses why tongue placement helps with registration and balance, and
Episode 133 – Why Are You Practicing?
The repetition of practice can often lead to unfocused and "mindless" sessions. The question "why?" is a great way to filter and focus your efforts and awareness and to get better
Episode 132 – Mindfulness and Singing
Mindfulness is becoming extremely popular, and for good reason. The scientific consensus is that meditation has concrete benefits, including increased focus, awareness, and brain function. The ability to direct your focus
Episode 131 – Listen to the Music
Singing is such a mind intensive endeavor that it is easy to ignore the richness of information around us. The music we are singing over is full of clues and instructions
Episode 130 – What Makes a Great Voice Teacher?
There endless debates about what makes a great voice teacher - celebrity clients, excellent singing voice, scientific expertise, the list goes on. In this episode, John draws on his years of
Episode 129 – So You Had a Bad Performance
No one enjoys giving a bad vocal performance - but it happens to us all. The aftermath of failing onstage can be devastating, but there are great lessons to be learned
Episode 128 – Practice Less, Improve More
We all have 24 hours in a day, and the time we can take out of this limited resource for practicing is precious. Inspired by James Schramko's bestselling book, Work Less,
Episode 127 – Don’t Hesitate
He (or she) who hesitates is lost. This should be the mantra of every singer. Plunging into scary, risky situations is what propels us and helps create musical breakthroughs. In this episode,
Episode 126 – Using Your Eyes
The eyes are indeed the window to the soul, and the secret to emotionally capturing and moving an audience. In this episode, John discusses how to use your eyes to impact