Episode 129 – So You Had a Bad Performance
No one enjoys giving a bad vocal performance - but it happens to us all.
The aftermath of failing onstage can be devastating, but there are great lessons to be learned
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Episode 128 – Practice Less, Improve More
We all have 24 hours in a day, and the time we can take out of this limited resource for practicing is precious.
Inspired by James Schramko's bestselling book, Work Less,
Episode 125 – Singing in BELTinese
High, intense belting requires finely-tuned resonance, otherwise, the results can be disastrous.
In this episode, John discusses the concept of BELTinese - the language adjustments necessary to sing thrilling high notes
Episode 124 – How to Make Rapid Singing Improvement
The voice is an incredibly tricky instrument, and there are periods when our improvement can seem to stall or even go in the opposite direction.
In this episode, John discusses how
Episode 118 – High Note Mistakes
Higher and Louder! The battle cry of singers everywhere.
Singing higher is an important skill, and there are common mistakes singers make when attempting to increase their upper range.
In this episode,
Episode 117 – Nasal Sounding Voice?
A nasal sounding voice is a common complaint of singers.
In this episode, John discusses what is (and isn't) a nasal voice and gives some simple methods for making your voice
Episode 115 – Becoming a Voice-Over Artist
Working in voice over used to be a very select group of people in major metropolitan areas. Now, the internet has created new opportunities for singers.
Liz Hill is a gifted
Episode 114 – The Perfectionist Trap
We all want to create our best work, reaching for an ideal. But when we attempt to attain "perfection," we can often end up spinning our wheels, afraid to show
Episode 113 – What to Think About While Singing
Singing is such a high-level skill that it can be a struggle to know what to think about or focus on.
In this episode, John breaks down the different levels of
Episode 112 – Absolutes in Singing
Learning about the voice can be a confusing journey, especially online. Teachers will tell you to "always" do one thing and "never" do another and why other methods and instruction