The Intelligent Vocalist

In this episode, John talks about what is meant by singing with an "open throat" and how to approach this vocal technique with balance in mind. Episode Highlights: How to tell if you are using excess muscle There is a balance to having an open throat How to gain awareness of your resonant spaces How tongue placement can help boost resonance To learn more about John Henny, his best selling books, courses, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: johnhenny.com

In this episode, John talks about how singing is not just about mastering vocal techniques but also about mastering our mindset. Episode Highlights: There is more to singing than just "cause and effect" How overthinking about technique or a bad experience in the past can get in the way of your singing today Isolating exercises and how they can help you "let go" in your singing How meditation and reflection can help you look at your singing objectively and without harsh judgment To learn more about John Henny, his best selling books, courses, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: johnhenny.com

In this episode, John talks about setting yourself up for effective singing practice. Episode Highlights: Create a schedule for your practice - it can be a ritual How long should you practice? The importance of creating a good practice space and tools that can help you Getting your mind clear and relaxed for good singing To learn more about John Henny, his best selling books, courses, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: johnhenny.com

In this episode, John talks about how vocal imbalances can creep into our singing and how we sometimes have to dig a little deeper to find these imbalances to be then able to correct them. Episode Highlights: Maintaining balance in singing is a constant practice More advanced singers can sometimes discover imbalances after time off, introducing new styles of musical material or illness Subtle imbalances can lay below our awareness Get some outside ears listening to your voice - Even having a diagnostic check-up once in a while can help you find imbalances before they snowball into a more significant vocal issue To learn more about John Henny, his best selling books, courses, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: johnhenny.com

In this episode, John talks with voice teacher Matthew Johnson about vocal distortion and how these techniques can add dimension to a vocal performance. In addition, they discuss the importance of knowing how to achieve these techniques safely, if and when to use vocal distortion, and what type to use depending on the music's genre. Episode highlights: What is vocal distortion, and can it be done safely? Everyone is capable of creating distortion - when and why you would use this sound What is false fold/cord distortion? What is "fry scream?" To learn more about Matthew Johnson, visit: elitesinger.com To learn more about John Henny, his best selling books, courses, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: johnhenny.com

In this episode, John talks about what is actually going on during breathing for singing and how understanding the process of breath support can help you in your search to find exercises to develop proper breathing techniques. Episode highlights: What is relaxed breathing? How the muscles work together to create a "good" balance of engagement for singing When too much tension or clenching in the stomach muscles can cause tension in the vocal cords Expansion explained To learn more about John Henny, his best selling books, courses, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: johnhenny.com

In this episode, John talks with Dr. Daniel K. Robinson (aka Dr. Dan), an award-winning freelance artist and educator, about "singing essentials." Episode highlights: Breaking down core concepts for singers Voice science for the vocal student Everyone can be a singer and how to value your voice Technique can be the "key pathway." To learn more about Dr. Dan, visit: www.voiceessentials.com.au www.djarts.com.au

In this episode, John talks about how we need to get out of our own way with our singing and how to accept and appreciate where we are in our singing journey right now. Episode Highlights: How to be in the moment without judgment when you sing Are you overthinking? Fear, anticipation, and tension and how it gets in the way Navigating comparison and perfectionism If you would like to learn more about John Henny, his best selling books, courses, Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, and John's Singing School, visit: johnhenny.com

In this episode, John talks with Daniel Formica, a world-class performer, and vocal coach, about "support" in singing. Episode highlights: What is support? How connection is the key How to recognize if you are grabbing or forcing the sound Warming up your voice is more like "re-awakening" your nervous system to an optimal singing condition To learn more about Daniel Formica, visit: yourvocalteacher.com Daniel Formica YouTube Link

In this episode, John talks about what you can do as a singer and a performer while the music industry and live performances are still recovering. Episode Highlights: Navigating the waves of the "starts" and "stops" as a performer during this time Stay connected to "why" you love music and "why" you sing Take this time to find something in your singing or your education that you can take to the next level Don't be afraid to learn from many avenues If you would like to learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, courses, and Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: johnhenny.com