Episode 182 – Inner and Outer Singing
There can be two planes of focus when singing. The inner is on physical adjustments - the breath, vocal fold resistance, etc.
Outer focus is on the results - a brighter
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Episode 180 – Mindfulness for Singers with Annie Little
Singing, performing, and auditioning can be stressful, filling the mind with doubt and fear.
Annie Little is an experienced actress and voice teacher who has been using guided meditations to help
Episode 162 – This Precious Singing Moment
We spend so much time depressed about the past or anxious about the future that we often miss the miracle of the present.
Every moment you get to spend with your
Episode 143 – Breathy Singing
Singers often want to sing in a breathy style - but it is usually done in a way that weakens their vocal performance.
What singers often miss is the variety of
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
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
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
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,
Episode 126 – Using Your Eyes
The eyes are indeed the window to the soul, and the secret to emotionally capturing and moving an audience.
In this episode, John discusses how to use your eyes to impact
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