Episode 477 – The Real Reason You’re Not Practicing
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores why practicing can become difficult when your voice no longer does what it once did. He explains how turning practice into an
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Episode 476 – Myths That Help You Sing
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John looks at several common singing myths that may not be scientifically accurate but can still be useful. He explores why some ideas stick
Episode 475 – What Aging Athletes Can Teach Us About Singing
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores what singers can learn from the way modern athletes approach aging, recovery, and long-term performance. He explains why older singers need more
Episode 474 – The Symptom is Not the Cause with Jeremy Ryan Mossman
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John speaks with innovative vocal educator Jeremy Ryan Mossman about why vocal problems are often symptoms of deeper patterns in the body, nervous system,
Episode 473 – The Mind Science of Vocal Breakthroughs
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores new research on how the brain learns and why certain vocal moments suddenly “click.” He explains how attention, timing, and meaningful repetition
Episode 472 – Sing Anyway with Linor Oren
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John speaks with vocal coach, choir director, and former opera and music theater performer about the fear, shame, and self-doubt that stop so many
Episode 471 – Vocal Fold Geometry, and the Science of Mix
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John breaks down the science behind mix and explains how vocal fold geometry and airflow work together to create smooth transitions. He explains why
Episode 470 – Voice Teaching’s Language Problem
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores how the language we use to teach singing can sometimes create confusion instead of clarity. He explains how vocal models evolve over
Episode 469 – The Right Kind of Imagery: Why Most Vocal Imagery Fails and What Actually Works
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores why some vocal imagery works while other common cues fall flat. He explains how kinesthetic imagery, based on real physical sensation, can
Episode 468 – Singing as Signal Flow: Stop Singing Words and Start Singing Sound
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explains why thinking in words can make phrasing feel choppy and disconnected, and shows how shifting your focus to a continuous signal flow