What Singers Must Know About Breathing
Breathing is one of the most misunderstood and debated elements of singing, even amongst voice teachers. Get a roomful of teachers, bring up breathing, and watch the fireworks commence. “Give it
Episode 00 – Introduction to the Intelligent Vocalist Podcast
In this introductory episode, renowned Los Angeles voice instructor John Henny gives you the lowdown on the show's philosophy, what you can expect from future episodes, and why he's doing
Three Ways To Have Better Voice Lessons
Doing prep work and getting in the proper frame of mind can turn a good voice lesson into a great one, or even into a major vocal breakthrough. These magic lessons
Voice Lessons and Sexual Harassment
Voice Teachers and Sexual Harassment It took me a long time to write this article. I suppose I’m a bit hesitant to shine a light on a dark little corner of
Is Your Voice Teacher a Stalker?
Not a stalker in the boil-your-pet-rabbit-on-the-stove sense, but in pressuring you to study with them and only them. I’ve seen it before, voice teachers using the authority and trust given by
A Common Singing Mistake
By now, most singers and voice teachers know that taking the lower register too high, or “pulling chest” is wrong. It limits range and can cause a host of vocal
One Secret of Vowel Modification
Of course, there are no secrets, just concepts not everyone is aware of - but the title got you here, didn’t it? Here’s my not really secret revelation: Vowels are different
Failure Can Be Your Best Friend
My Personal Flaming Train Wreck The moment is etched in my memory like a scar from a childhood fall. I had been studying singing for a number of months, so very
3 Tips To Help You Practice Correctly
Am I Doing This Right? It’s a common problem for serious singers. They take lessons with an experienced teacher, who guides them into vocal balance – only to find themselves frustrated