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
practice less improve more

Episode 128 – Practice Less, Improve More

We all have 24 hours in a day, and the time we can take out of this limited resource for practicing is precious. Inspired by James Schramko's bestselling book, Work Less,
alphabet

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
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
Your brain on singing

Episode 120 – Your Brain on Singing

Singing is a skill that can frustrate even the most gifted musicians. Part of the problem is the tenuous connection between our brain and instrument. In this episode, John discusses how to
high note mistakes

Episode 118 – High Note Mistakes

Higher and Louder! The battle cry of singers everywhere. Singing higher is an important skill, and there are common mistakes singers make when attempting to increase their upper range. In this episode,
nasal sounding voice

Episode 117 – Nasal Sounding Voice?

A nasal sounding voice is a common complaint of singers. In this episode, John discusses what is (and isn't) a nasal voice and gives some simple methods for making your voice
perfectionist trap

Episode 114 – The Perfectionist Trap

We all want to create our best work, reaching for an ideal. But when we attempt to attain "perfection," we can often end up spinning our wheels, afraid to show