Three Reasons You Are Not Singing in Tune
The ability to sing in tune is critical for singers. All the styles and artistry in the world are of little help if you struggle to sing the correct pitch.
Key takeaways:
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Episode 241 – Choosing the Right Teacher for You
In this episode, John talks about what to consider when looking for a vocal coach or singing teacher.
It is important to research and ask questions to help you find a
Episode 240 – You Gotta Have Swagger
In this episode, John discusses confident swagger and how it can help to improve your singing performance.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 1:32 - Singers are front and center, and the challenges involved 5:05
Episode 239 – Fearless Singing With Becky Gilhespie
John talks with "Singing for the Self-Conscious" author, Becky Gilhespie about overcoming fear and discovering the joy of singing.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
4:45 - What is Fearless Singing?
10:45 - The number one way
Episode 236 – Am I Straining?
In this episode, John discusses what vocal strain is and the difference between vocal intensity and strain.
As singers develop and work towards auditions and performance they have to ask for
Episode 235 – The Great Straw Debate
Straw phonation can be an excellent warm-up and can help a singer find vocal balance, but at the same time, it should be used within reason as a tool but
Episode 233 – Singing Without a Head
"On Having No Head" by Douglas Harding is a short, concise book that shows a simple method to finding states of open awareness and flow.
This state of lowered self-awareness is
Episode 232 – Long COVID and Singing with Rachel Goldenberg
Long COVID is defined as symptoms lasting over 12 weeks. The lingering fatigue and respiratory issues can be devastating for the singer.
Dr. Rachel Goldenberg has extensive experience working with long
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