Episode 71 – The Seven Traits of Great Singers
Great singers have a uniqueness that makes them rare and special. But they also have traits in common that help fuel their greatness. In this episode, John discusses these traits so many leading
Episode 70 – Understanding Sound
It all starts with sound, however, few singers understand the nature of sound and the importance of creating balanced sound waves. In this episode, John breaks down how sound works and
Episode 69 – The Singer’s Serenity Prayer
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I can't change - sage advice through the ages, but often ignored by singers. The beauty of singing is it is a discipline
Finding Your Vocal Path
We've all heard a version of the serenity prayer - asking for the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change what we can and the
Episode 68 – Habit and Consistency
Bad habits are easy to form but hard to live with. Good habits are hard to form but easy to live with. Your current level of singing ability is the culmination
Episode 67 – Year-End Wrap-Up
2018 was a year of continued advances in singing science and the influence of media savvy voice teachers. In this year-end wrap-up, John looks at some key areas of voice and discusses
Episode 66 – My Journey to Health, Part 2
Health is extremely important for the singer and performer, as our body is our instrument. In this follow-up episode, John continues his discussion of losing a large amount of weight in
Episode 65 – My Journey to Health, Part 1
Food is everpresent in our lives and is part of a large percentage of our social interactions. The trap of hyper-palatable, calorically dense foods is creating a global health crisis of obesity
Episode 64 – Essential Piano Skills for Teachers and Singers
The piano is the perfect instrument for developing a greater understanding of music. Having basic piano skills can help you be a better voice teacher, but it can also help you