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 181 – Sing Like, Don’t Sound Like
Great singers are a fantastic source of inspiration, but the temptation to copy them can leave our singing struggling for originality.
In this episode, John discusses how to breakdown your favorite
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 175 – Cataloging Sensation
The voice is a difficult instrument to control. One of the main ways we interact with our voice is through sensation. However, the sensations of singing are often misleading and
Episode 171 – 5-Minute Practice
Our schedules and habits are a bit out of whack these days. Amid quarantine and confusion, our practice sessions can take a backseat.
Consistency is vital in vocal development, and short
Episode 169 – Vocal Stability
Stability is something that's missing in all our lives right now, but we can still find stability in our voice.
Having a stable voice across your range is not the product
Episode 168 – Don’t Shortchange the Verse
Singers tend to focus on the money notes, the big, high notes usually found in the chorus of a song.
But there is a world of musical expression to be found
Episode 167 – Phonation for Singing
Phonation is the act of creating sound waves from the vocal folds. While we phonate naturally in speech, singing requires a higher level of awareness and control.
In this episode, John
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 161- Getting Worse Before You Get Better
When you get serious about singing, it's not uncommon to go through periods of feeling like you are getting worse instead of improving.
The path of learning to sing is not