Episode 98 – Embrace the Struggle
If only it were easier - but it rarely is. Being a creative, an artist, a musician is to invite constant obstacles and setbacks.
These roadblocks can sideline us, even cause
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Episode 97 – Don’t Get Brain Hacked
Technology, the internet, and even social media can be wonderful tools for the singer.....until they are not.
Many of these tools have been engineered to distract and steal away your time
Episode 95 – Beware the Gap
We all have a future ideal self we strive towards - the singer we will someday hope to be.
But staying focused on this ideal can often cause us to become
Episode 82 – The Danger of One Opinion
One of the main reasons for singers to stop is painful criticism.
The opinion usually comes from a person of authority, someone they respected - a choir director in childhood, a
Episode 77 – Singing and Competition
Most human endeavors have an element of competition to them, and music is no different.
The problem is when competition between singers turns toxic, it can be a discouraging situation.
In this
Episode 76 – The Life of Your Voice
Your voice will change dramatically from birth to old age.
What can you expect during these different periods?
Can you sing well your entire life?
In this episode, John takes you through 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 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 47 – What’s Keeping You From Your Singing Goals?
Theoretical Physicist, David Deutsch breaks all goals into two steps.
1. It must be achievable according to the physical laws of the universe.
2. If it is possible, then it is merely a matter
Episode 45 – Intellectual Humility
Humble thyself!
Yep, it turns out ego and confidence not only makes you unpleasant on social media, but it can also slow your progress and learning.
In this episode, John looks at how