terrible singing traps

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 -
negative thinking

Episode 139 – The Power of Negative Thinking

We are often encouraged to stay positive - think positive thoughts! But can negative thoughts help us with our singing? Negative reframing is a powerful psychological tool that can help break
weighing scale

Episode 138 – Stop Comparing!

We all love comparisons - top ten best and worst lists are consistently reliable clickbait. We also love to categorize and compare singers - including ourselves. But the comparison game often
Voice of your mind

Episode 137 – The Voice of Your Mind

A great voice is the product of great thoughts. The delicate balances of singing require precise thoughts to control the many muscles involved in the process. In this episode, John discusses
why are you practicing

Episode 133 – Why Are You Practicing?

The repetition of practice can often lead to unfocused and "mindless" sessions. The question "why?" is a great way to filter and focus your efforts and awareness and to get better
mindfulness and singing

Episode 132 – Mindfulness and Singing

Mindfulness is becoming extremely popular, and for good reason. The scientific consensus is that meditation has concrete benefits, including increased focus, awareness, and brain function. The ability to direct your focus
listen to the music

Episode 131 – Listen to the Music

Singing is such a mind intensive endeavor that it is easy to ignore the richness of information around us. The music we are singing over is full of clues and instructions
don't hesitate

Episode 127 – Don’t Hesitate

He (or she) who hesitates is lost. This should be the mantra of every singer. Plunging into scary, risky situations is what propels us and helps create musical breakthroughs. In this episode,
information overload

Episode 123 – Information Overload

Voice science is advancing our understanding of singing by leaps and bounds - but it's also becoming a bit overwhelming. In this episode, John looks at the role of knowledge in