How to Not Sound Congested When Singing
Congestion can be a real problem for singers, causing breathing difficulty, voice hoarseness, and poor vocal tone. Not only can it cause your voice to be muffled and unclear, but
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Episode 282 – Four Thousand Weeks
On average, a person has approximately 4,000 weeks in their lifetime. With roughly 80 years to live, we're all granted the opportunity to explore and experience things. It allows us
Episode 308 – The Stoic Singer
It's no secret that being a successful singer requires focus, drive, and dedication. But how does one stay motivated in the face of constant setbacks and rejections? That is where
Episode 339 – You Never Sing the Same Note Twice
In this episode, John talks about the magic of music and how, just as you never step in the same stream twice, you never sing the same note twice.
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Why Is Singing So Hard?
Your singing voice is an actual instrument, and it can be considered the hardest instrument to master because of how intricate and individual each voice is. Unlike an acoustic guitar
Episode 307 – Singing and the Yips
Singing is a beautiful art. It brings us joy and can be an incredibly freeing experience. But for some singers, singing can become a source of extreme anxiety. For those
Episode 338 – Imagery, Movement and Singing with Eric Franklin
In this episode, John explores the wonders of imagery, movement, and singing with the person behind the revolutionary Franklin Method–Eric Franklin.
Episode Highlights:
The Franklin Method
Imagery in Singing
Error Amplification
To
Episode 337 – The Latest on Vibrato with John Nix
In this episode, John Henny discusses vibrato with voice professor and researcher, John Nix.
Episode Highlights:
How emotions and physiology affect vibrato
Adjusting the speed of vibrato
The potential to sing
Episode 336 – The Limits of Technique with Gabriel Weiner
In this episode, John discusses with voice teacher Gabriel Weiner the limits of technique in singing.
Episode Highlights:
Matching students with the right voice teachers
Teaching learners to have a vocal
Episode 335 – My Current Vocal Rants
In this episode, John dives headfirst into a whirlpool of thoughts, opinions, and outbursts surrounding the voice-teaching community.
Episode Highlights:
Voice teachers blasting other voice teachers
Need for respect for professionals