Episode 116 – Guarding Your Attention
There is much current discussion of social media sites compiling your private data - but that's not what they want to steal from you. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube....what they want is your
Episode 115 – Becoming a Voice-Over Artist
Working in voice over used to be a very select group of people in major metropolitan areas. Now, the internet has created new opportunities for singers. Liz Hill is a gifted
Episode 114 – The Perfectionist Trap
We all want to create our best work, reaching for an ideal. But when we attempt to attain "perfection," we can often end up spinning our wheels, afraid to show
Episode 113 – What to Think About While Singing
Singing is such a high-level skill that it can be a struggle to know what to think about or focus on. In this episode, John breaks down the different levels of
Episode 112 – Absolutes in Singing
Learning about the voice can be a confusing journey, especially online. Teachers will tell you to "always" do one thing and "never" do another and why other methods and instruction
Episode 111 – Natalie Weiss Interview
Natalie Weiss is a gifted vocal educator, as well as an amazing singer and performer. Her popular YouTube channel is a must-watch for singers. In this interview, Natalie gives us insights
Episode 110 – Sensation Based Singing
It's not enough to understand your voice - you must feel it in a knowing and precise way. Cataloging all the various sensations of pitch, vowel, color, and intensity is a
Episode 109 – The Business of Singing
The recent bio picks of Queen and Elton John share a common villain - the music business. Record labels and managers are shown at odds with the creative spirit. But without
Episode 108 – Performance Mistakes
Making the jump from the practice room to the stage can be a bit nervewracking. It is common for these jitters to affect your performance in ways you might not