habit and consistency

Episode 68 – Habit and Consistency

Bad habits are easy to form but hard to live with. Good habits are hard to form but easy to live with. Your current level of singing ability is the culmination
my journey to health

Episode 66 – My Journey to Health, Part 2

Health is extremely important for the singer and performer, as our body is our instrument. In this follow-up episode, John continues his discussion of losing a large amount of weight in
working in the margins

Episode 63 – Working In the Margins

Life can be hectic and unpredictable and our vocal practice can often fall by the wayside. "Working in the margins" is an idea John learned from a client who is also
the power of words

Episode 60 – The Power of Words

Words have meaning, but they also have sounds. Inside of each word are musical colors, textures, and rhythms just waiting to be brought to life by the singer. In this episode,
Mindset for practicing

Episode 59 – Mindset for Practicing

"What should I think about?" This is often a hard question to answer when working on your voice. There are so many different variables going on during a practice session and our
Singing Mistakes

Episode 58 – You Must Make Mistakes

We all want to avoid mistakes, especially when singing. Who wants to sound terrible? Yet mistakes are one of the best ways to learn, providing you use them to your benefit. In
an illustration of a man

Episode 57 – How Good Do You Want to Be?

Few singers reach their full potential. Often, singers will raise their skill level to the demands of their current situation, but not much more. John will ask his advanced students "how
How to record a great vocal

Episode 56 – How to Record a Great Vocal

A great vocal can be magic. It is the essential element to creating hit songs and classics that are listened to for generations. There are vital elements the singer needs to
Overusing Vocal Exercises

Episode 55 – Overusing Vocal Exercises

Proper vocal exercises are a lifesaver for the singer. A vocal exercise can diminish certain difficulty levels when warming up or trying to gain new levels of skill. Unfinished sounds can