The Intelligent Vocalist

Show Notes In this episode, John talks about when to put the books, podcasts, and study down to take that knowledge you have learned and utilize it to understand your voice better. Science is not perfect, and knowledge is ever-growing Simplifying the science of resonance and pitch is not that simple  Knowledge is great, but singing is better - putting it all together Take time to experience your voice without judgment 

In this episode, John talks about how making "mistakes" can be an opportunity to grow. If you can look at mistakes as signals to adjust, you can positively use these moments to reach your true potential.  Mistakes happen, and they happen to me!  If mistakes happen, it may be telling you something in your process that needs attention or adjusting How to come back from mistakes and negative self-criticism in your singing Where are your "leaks?"   

In this episode, John talks with Jeff Alani Stanfill about his vocal journey and how to let your own voice soar. Episode Highlights: The inspiration behind Jeff's Let Your Voice Soar audio course and his journey to find the right vocal coach How adjusting vowels and "space" can help a singer to reach higher notes and smooth transitions through bridges Jeff talks about his relationship with David Phelps and developing a master class Finding your own original sound To find out more about Jeff and his courses, visit: https://voicesoaring.com

In this episode, John talks with Chris Liepe about exploring your voice, the importance of expression and experiencing your voice freely. 2:40 - Chris talks about what inspired his musical path and teaching style 8:24 - The importance of expression 16:12 - Be willing to fail - it will lead to success 23:06 - Learning vs experiencing To learn more about Chris Liepe visit: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/chrisliepe/featured Website: https://chrisliepe.com

In this episode, John talks with Tracee Theisen-Henny about setting goals, accountability, and how to break through overwhelm to be a "productive creative." Episode Highlights: The new year can be stressful with setting goals and resolutions for the creative mind Making accountability positive The “now,” “next,” and “necessary” list Celebrating the gain over the gap Organize and edit to keep moving forward Contact Tracee at frontdesk@johnhenny.com

Why is it easier for some of us to sing while others struggle? Genetics may be part of the answer. In this episode, John talks with voice teacher Julie Miles about her work with the genetics company, 23 and Me. Among the topics covered are: Is there a pitch matching gene? Why do some of us hesitate to sing for others? Nature vs nurture in singing Tone deafness  

A focused, detailed analysis of our voice is a great way to find areas of weakness. This can help us know what to work on in practice sessions. In this episode, John discusses how recording and analyzing small parts of music over and over can help us refine our singing to higher levels.

In this episode, John talks about the biggest misconceptions about vocal technique. Show Highlights: 2:06 - The first myth; technique is the highest level of singing 4:38 - Does technique inhibit artistry? 6:51 - Vocal lessons to study technique can be a shortcut to getting to a higher level of singing 16:35 - Keep the joy of singing and let technique be a tool

In this episode, John talks with internationally recognized voice teacher and mentor Chris Johnson about the importance of articulation in singing. Episode Highlights: 3:20 - How different sounds can become troublesome for a singer 7:50 - What is co-articulation? 16:10 - Consonants can be our rhythm makers in singing 24:30 - Tongue placement and how it can change vocal acoustics To learn more about Chris Johnson, visit: www.teachvoice.com or https://www.chrisjohnsonvocalcoach.com

In this episode, John talks about exploring your musical mind and how expanding your imagination can support your creativity and help you be a better singer. 3:08 - Get curious about the music you listen to 4:25 - Texture in sound 12:38 - Listening to the colours of the voice 15:38 - Let your mind "play" and spend time in your imagination and your own creativity