Why Vocal Terms Are Confusing

Episode 53 – Why Singing Terms Are Confusing

Singing terms such as "pulled chest" or "mix" can certainly cause confusion. Not only are the terms imperfect descriptions of what is occurring in the voice, they also mean different things depending
SOVT Exercises

Episode 50 – Using SOVT Exercises

Semi-occluded Vocal Tract Exercises are not some strange ritual being practiced on a commune in Oregon - no, they are perhaps one of the best and most foolproof ways to
Be more productive for singers

Episode 49 – Being More Productive

The creative mind can be a challenge to manage. We are constantly bombarded with new thoughts and ideas which can lead to overwhelm and project paralysis. In this episode, John shares how the
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Habits For Being More Productive

I am being asked more and more how I manage to produce what some seem to think is a significant amount of content. To be honest I am trying to become
Teaching Yourself to Sing

Episode 48 – Teaching Yourself to Sing

Teaching yourself to sing can be a confusing and frustrating experience. For various reasons, singers will try and go it alone, and while not often the best option there are ways
Singing Health

Episode 46 – Your Health and Singing

We all hear about vocal health, vocal rest, proper technique. But what about your overall health? Is this something you have been ignoring? Is it something you are beginning to worry about? In this
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Episode 45 – Intellectual Humility

Humble thyself! Yep, it turns out ego and confidence not only makes you unpleasant on social media, but it can also slow your progress and learning. In this episode, John looks at how
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Episode 44 – The Acoustics of Mix

Mix is an often misunderstood term (as are most in singing). Singers often refer to mix as "something less than belt," but in this episode, John discusses how to take your