The Intelligent Vocalist Episode 79 - On Being a Beginner
Mar 26, 2019
Learning to sing can be a rollercoaster of emotions. Beginners often face frustrations and self-doubt, particularly when transitioning to the complexities of vocal techniques. The journey is filled with ups and downs; progress is rarely linear. John shares his own rocky start and emphasizes the importance of patience and realistic expectations. He breaks down the coordination of vocal muscles and encourages focusing on fundamentals. Ultimately, singing should remain a joyful pursuit, even amidst challenges.
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Humiliating First Mic Experience
- John Henney describes his first onstage singing attempt where the monitors and band reactions made him feel humiliated.
- He recalls the experience as soul-crushing and says he briefly quit singing afterward.
You Must Build Your Instrument
- John Henney explains singing requires building an instrument from your body rather than buying one.
- He stresses the voice's learning path is non-linear and unlike most external instruments.
Progress Is Non-Linear
- Progress in singing is a squiggly, non-linear graph of breakthroughs and regressions.
- Beginners can't see the long view, so days of apparent backsliding are normal parts of growth.