Episode 63 – Working In the Margins
Life can be hectic and unpredictable and our vocal practice can often fall by the wayside. "Working in the margins" is an idea John learned from a client who is also
Episode 62 – Fixing a Breathy Voice
Breathy singing can be a useful vocal color, but it is often overused or not in the singer's control. Even worse is when the singer is unable to get out of
Episode 60 – The Power of Words
Words have meaning, but they also have sounds. Inside of each word are musical colors, textures, and rhythms just waiting to be brought to life by the singer. In this episode,
Episode 59 – Mindset for Practicing
"What should I think about?" This is often a hard question to answer when working on your voice. There are so many different variables going on during a practice session and our
Episode 58 – You Must Make Mistakes
We all want to avoid mistakes, especially when singing. Who wants to sound terrible? Yet mistakes are one of the best ways to learn, providing you use them to your benefit. In
Episode 57 – How Good Do You Want to Be?
Few singers reach their full potential. Often, singers will raise their skill level to the demands of their current situation, but not much more. John will ask his advanced students "how
Episode 56 – How to Record a Great Vocal
A great vocal can be magic. It is the essential element to creating hit songs and classics that are listened to for generations. There are vital elements the singer needs to
Episode 55 – Overusing Vocal Exercises
Proper vocal exercises are a lifesaver for the singer. A vocal exercise can diminish certain difficulty levels when warming up or trying to gain new levels of skill. Unfinished sounds can
Episode 54 – You Do Not Need Anyone’s Permission
Taking risks is part of the creative process (and life) but there may be those in your life who are stopping you from moving forward. Not needing permission is a theme