Episode 446 – An Amazing Breathing Warmup

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John discusses a revolutionary breathing warm-up technique that can significantly enhance singing performance. He explores the importance of inspiratory muscle training, the benefits of

Episode 443 – Stop the Vocal Gaslighting

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John addresses the harmful messages singers often receive that lead to shame, doubt, and discouragement. He calls out the myths around aging, talent, and

Episode 440 – Embracing Cognitive Dissonance

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John talks about the value of holding opposing ideas in singing and teaching without rushing to resolve them. He explains how cognitive dissonance, though

Episode 439 – The Brain’s Singing Sweet Spot

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John digs into the idea of criticality, the brain’s “sweet spot” for learning, creativity, and performance. He explains how singers can get stuck in

Episode 437 – Developing Pitch Matching Skills

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John shares his personal journey with pitch-matching and explores how singers can improve this critical skill, even if they’ve struggled in the past. He