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The Difference Between Range And Tessitura

When searching for new songs, singers will often look at the lowest and highest notes to see if they fall into a comfortable range. The vocal range refers to the tonal
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Episode 281 – Beware This Vocal Tip

In this episode, John talks about vocal tip trends in social media and the risks of using these tips without foundation in vocal technique fundamentals.  Episode Highlights:  Navigating vocal
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Start Your Singing Teacher Journey

Voice Teacher vs. Vocal Coach First, I'd like to clear up any confusion. While often used interchangeably, it's important to understand the distinction between voice teachers and vocal coaches. While their ultimate
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Episode 280 – A Cappella 101 With Rob Dietz

In this episode, John talks with arranger, vocal percussionist, and author Rob Dietz about his latest book, "A Cappella 101," and how vocal techniques and an understanding of how your
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Episode 279 – Slow Down!

In this episode, John talks about how trying to keep up with the information coming at us in a continually speeding up world can be overwhelming and distract us from
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Episode 278 – Non-Conceptual Singing

In this episode, John talks about how concepts and judgment can hold us back from truly experiencing our voices and that learning to let go and embrace being in the
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Episode 276 – The Power of Humility

In this episode, John talks about how humility and accepting the twists and turns in life and our singing journeys will help us to grow and experience more. Episode Highlights: There

What Causes a Nasal Sounding Voice?

A nasal sound in singing could result from the singer wanting to add a particular color or tone to their singing. It could also be more pronounced due to a