mind your tongue

Episode 134 – Mind Your Tongue

The tongue is a critical part of good, balanced singing, but our awareness can often be lacking. In this episode, John discusses why tongue placement helps with registration and balance, and
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
crumbling walls

Episode 122 – The Crumbling Walls

East is East and West is West - so went the Kipling poem and opposing voice teacher camps. But now the walls between educators are crumbling as science and knowledge are
your two voices

Episode 121 – Your Two Voices

We are born with two voices - one that flips into high falsetto and one that can speak and yell. These voices work great for communicating, cheering, or calling for
Voice Science Works is interviewed on the Intelligent Vocalist podcast.

Episode 106 – Voice Science Works Part 2

This continued conversation with Laurel Irene and David Harris of Voice Science Works delves into judgment culture, the emotion of singing, as well as our evolving understanding of vocal registers. EPISODE
Voice Science Works

Episode 105 – Voice Science Works Part 1

Join John as he talks with Laurel Irene and David Harris of Voice Science Works. Topics covered include the importance of voice science, how neuroscience and singing, and the learning mindset. EPISODE
essential muscle balance

Episode 101 – Essential Muscle Balance

The balancing of tiny, unseen muscles is critical for singing, but these coordinations can be tricky. In this episode, John explains the muscles of pitch - how they work and how
vocal power

Episode 96 – The Key to Vocal Power

Maximum Flow Declination Rate (MFDR) is not something often discussed by singers (or even voice teachers) but it is an important part of having a powerful voice. In this episode, John