

The Intelligent Vocalist
John Henny
Hosted by world renowned vocal coach John Henny, The Intelligent Vocalist delves into all things singing - from anatomy and vocal science, to performance, lessons, health, artist development and inside industry practices, Join John as he opens the door to the world of singing and gives insights gleaned from his many decades of teaching everyone from beginners to superstars, as well as training other leading voice teachers.
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Apr 22, 2020 • 25min
Episode 172 - Staying in Vocal Shape with Sidonie Smith
Sidonie Smith is a leading musical theatre star in Europe. Sidonie not only has a fantastic work ethic, but she also specializes in helping singers with mindset coaching. In this episode, John talks with Sidonie about her journey to musical theatre success and how singers can keep their voices and minds in top shape while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown. EPISODE LINKS Sidonie's Instagram

Apr 16, 2020 • 13min
Episode 171 - 5-Minute Practice
Our schedules and habits are a bit out of whack these days. Amid quarantine and confusion, our practice sessions can take a backseat. Consistency is vital in vocal development, and short practice sessions of just a few minutes can still be effective. In this episode, John discusses how to utilize and structure micro practice sessions to help you stay on the path of improvement.

Apr 8, 2020 • 39min
Episode 170 - The Hard Work of Singing with Daniel Formica
Daniel Formica has 25 years of experience singing with some of the top show and corporate bands in the US. Daniel has to be vocally ready to sing a wide variety of material, including Journey and Whitesnake. Daniel's vocal skills are the result of study and hard work. In this episode, Daniel shares with John what it takes to reach your vocal potential, as well as the insights he has gained from studying with some of the world's top voice teachers. EPISODE LINKS: Daniel's Website Daniel's YouTube Channel

Apr 4, 2020 • 22min
Episode 169 - Vocal Stability
Stability is something that's missing in all our lives right now, but we can still find stability in our voice. Having a stable voice across your range is not the product of one aspect of singing, but a blending of optimal balance in breath, phonation, and resonance. In this episode, John discusses how all parts of the voice need to come together to create the ultimate singing goal of rock-solid stability

Mar 31, 2020 • 15min
Episode 168 - Don't Shortchange the Verse
Singers tend to focus on the money notes, the big, high notes usually found in the chorus of a song. But there is a world of musical expression to be found in the verses. Although the verse tends to be lower and less vocally exciting, there is much of a song's story to be found there. In this episode, John discusses how to inject more color and musical contrast into the verse of a song, to help your performances reach new artistic heights.

Mar 28, 2020 • 18min
Episode 167 - Phonation for Singing
Phonation is the act of creating sound waves from the vocal folds. While we phonate naturally in speech, singing requires a higher level of awareness and control. In this episode, John discusses the three main types of phonation and the elements you need to be aware of for healthy singing.

Mar 24, 2020 • 21min
Episode 166 - The Myth of Pure Talent
We often like to think of our musical heroes as being more than human, imbued with supernatural talent. This belief is unfair to both our heroes and ourselves, as it ignores a great deal of the hard work and constant learning all singers and musicians must go through. In this episode, John discusses the myth of pure talent and why education and practice is a vital part of the process.

Mar 17, 2020 • 28min
Episode 165 - Hollywood Session Singing with Gerald White
No matter where you live, you have likely heard Gerald White sing. Gerald is a first-call session singer in Los Angeles, whose voice has appeared on numerous TV shows and major motion pictures. Gerald is also a highly skilled voice teacher, and sight-singing instructor. In this episode, Gerald discusses the demanding world of session work and how he keeps his voice in top shape. EPISODE LINKS Gerald's Website Sight Singing Online Course

Mar 13, 2020 • 17min
Episode 164 - Effective Online Lessons
It's the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, and social distancing has already begun in earnest. In this episode, John discusses online voice lessons and how to get the most from your remote study.

Mar 11, 2020 • 34min
Episode 163 - Contemporary Pop Singing with Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson is a leading online voice teacher whose YouTube Videos have garnered tens of millions of views. John talks with Sam about his journey to teaching voice, the current state of pop singing, the role of voice science in his teaching, and much more. EPISODE LINKS: Sam's Website Sam's YouTube Channel