Episode 50 – Using SOVT Exercises
Semi-occluded Vocal Tract Exercises are not some strange ritual being practiced on a commune in Oregon - no, they are perhaps one of the best and most foolproof ways to
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Habits For Being More Productive
I am being asked more and more how I manage to produce what some seem to think is a significant amount of content.
To be honest I am trying to become
Episode 48 – Teaching Yourself to Sing
Teaching yourself to sing can be a confusing and frustrating experience.
For various reasons, singers will try and go it alone, and while not often the best option there are ways
Episode 44 – The Acoustics of Mix
Mix is an often misunderstood term (as are most in singing).
Singers often refer to mix as "something less than belt," but in this episode, John discusses how to take your
Episode 38 – Trust, but Verify
"Trust, but verify" might come from the Ronald Reagan era but it is certainly applicable today.
The internet is a wonderful explosion of knowledge, and singing is no exception. The disruptive
Episode 36 – How High (or low) Should My Larynx Be?
The optimal positioning of the larynx is a subject that can certainly keep voice teachers debating.
Some feel a low larynx is optimal, while others will argue for a raised position.
This
Episode 35 – Becoming a Voice Teacher
Have you ever thought about teaching voice, but are intimated?
In this episode John talks about the joys of a teaching career, and how you can get started on your path.
Teaching
Episode 27 – Do Skype Lessons Work?
Skype lessons tend to bring our very strong opinions amongst voice teachers. Some love 'em, some hate 'em.
In this episode, John looks at the challenges of learning voice on-line, starting
Voice Lessons and Sexual Harassment
Voice Teachers and Sexual Harassment
It took me a long time to write this article. I suppose I’m a bit hesitant to shine a light on a dark little corner of
One Secret of Vowel Modification
Of course, there are no secrets, just concepts not everyone is aware of - but the title got you here, didn’t it?
Here’s my not really secret revelation: Vowels are different