Episode 158 – Dealing with Intimidation
"The results a person obtains are inversely proportionate to the degree to which he is intimidated." - Robert Ringer
Being a singer is to face constant intimidation, real or imagined.
The fear of criticism
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Episode 157 – Brute Force Learning
Brute force learning is a concept taken from computing. The idea is to approach a problem or area of learning from multiple angles.
With singing, it can be highly beneficial to
Episode 156 – Within and Without
The poet, David Whyte, has a beautiful poem entitled, The Bell and the Blackbird. The verse speaks of the pull to deep inner work and the contrasting pull to take
Episode 155 – The Acoustics of Belting
Belting is the high-wire act of singing. To vocalize intense high notes while not falling into vocal stress and shouting requires a precise balancing of resonances.
In this episode, John discusses
Episode 154 – Singing on Tour with Mindy Pack
Mindy Pack is a leading celebrity voice teacher who is steeped in the latest voice science.
In this episode, Mindy gives her best advice for staying healthy on the road, as
How to Sing In Tune
Singing in tune is an essential skill for singers (autotune aside).
If you struggle with pitch, you may think you are tone deaf (don't worry, it's very rare), but you may
How to Sing in Mixed Voice
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Mix singing is a key way to move smoothly through your vocal range. However, this skill is often misunderstood and tricky to develop.
In this episode,
Episode 149 – Finding Essential Resonance
Resonance is the essential "polish" of your voice. Balanced resonance will make your voice shine and sparkle.
Resonance is also crucial in balancing and blending through your vocal registers.
In this episode,
Episode 147 – Five Terrible Singing Traps
Singing is a mental game, and we need to keep our minds as positive and focused as possible.
Yet there are common vocal traps singers often find themselves falling into -
Episode 146 – Stubborn Vocal Breaks
The vocal break is what keeps voice teachers in business, and you can find plenty of advice on how to smooth out the break.
But what do you do when nothing