Episode 229 – Working with Other Musicians
The world of the working musician is competitive, and the best singer does not always get the job.
You need to be a top-level professional in both skills and attitude.
James Eager
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Performance
Episode 228 – Mindset for Advanced Singing
There comes a period in a singer's development where the mind becomes the challenge rather than the voice.
Reaching the highest levels requires a mindset that is quite different from the
Episode 227 – Understanding Range with Matt Ramsey
Range is often the yardstick singers use to measure themselves and others.
But range alone does not a singer make.
In this episode, John is joined by voice Teacher Matt Ramsey to
Episode 225 – How to Extend Your Vocal Range
Do you want to take your singing to the next level?
Singing higher is usually at the top of the goal list for singers. If you're one of them, you are
How to Sing Pop with Natalie Weiss
Natalie Weiss is one of the most popular vocal coaches on YouTube. Her videos have been viewed over 30 million times.
In this episode, Natalie and John discuss how to learn
Episode 214 – The Inner Singer with Mike Goodrich
The quality of our singing is directly related to the quality of our thoughts.
Insecurity, doubt, or hesitation can quickly derail our vocal efforts.
In this episode, John talks with celebrity voice
Episode 213 – Using Melodic Colors
Great lyricists use words not just for rhyme schemes or emotional context but for musical color.
Finding the right shade and intensity level of a word will boost your singing to
Episode 205- Don’t Fear Your Chest Voice
Getting stuck in chest voice or the lower register is a common problem for developing singers. Much work is devoted to lightening this part of the voice to reduce yelling
Episode 191 – Beyond Technique
Vocal technique is a vital skill, but it can also become a trap, leaving singers frustrated and less connected with their performances.
In this episode, John discusses getting beyond technique to
Episode 188 – The Importance of Legato Singing
Singing is full of little interrupters, changes in pitch, vowels, or consonants that can throw you off balance and into vocal tension.
By utilizing legato to smooth out your singing, you