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Episode 269 – If Not Now, When?

In this episode, John talks about our relationship with time and how to re-evaluate where we are with our singing to then be able to take steps to reach our
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Episode 268 – Extreme Vocals with Aliki Katriou

In this episode, John talks with Aliki Katriou, who has extensive knowledge of classical technique, and contemporary styles and is world-renowned for her expertise with "extreme" vocals, about what singing
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Episode 267 – Listen to Your Body

In this episode, John talks about the importance of listening to your body and your singing voice to recognize when you need to take a step back to rest or
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Episode 266 – Singing with an Open Throat

In this episode, John talks about what is meant by singing with an "open throat" and how to approach this vocal technique with balance in mind. Episode Highlights: How to tell
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Healthy Belt Singing

Belting can certainly strike fear into the hearts of singers and voice teachers alike. Improper belting keeps many a voice doctor in business, so unless you enjoy being scoped and
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Episode 265 – The Mind Game of Singing

In this episode, John talks about how singing is not just about mastering vocal techniques but also about mastering our mindset. Episode Highlights: There is more to singing than
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Episode 264 – Preparing to Practice

In this episode, John talks about setting yourself up for effective singing practice. Episode Highlights: Create a schedule for your practice - it can be a ritual How long should you
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How to Hit High Notes

Get Ready for High Notes! So you want to hit the high notes. But you don't just want to "hit the high notes." You want to be able to sing these
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Vocal Vibrato and How to Develop It

Vibrato is one of the most essential elements of good singing. It adds warmth and expressiveness to the voice and can help to mask pitch problems. When used correctly, vibrato can
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Episode 263 – Hidden Vocal Problems

In this episode, John talks about how vocal imbalances can creep into our singing and how we sometimes have to dig a little deeper to find these imbalances to be