The Intelligent Vocalist

In this episode, John creatively discusses quarter-wave resonators, resonance, and registration. Episode Highlights: The voice is a quarter-wave resonator Sound wave starts at equilibrium until a disturbance is created Nodes are zero displacements, while antinodes represent maximum velocity   To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John shares some crucial tips on preparing yourself before every performance and avoiding stage fright.   Episode Highlights: It's important to spend enough time in preparation Positive self-talk may not be the most effective antidote to stage anxiety Give others permission not to like you Communication and connection are the highest levels of singing   To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

In this episode, John talks with professional singer and vocal coach Jeff Alani Stanfill about the significance of understanding and training the Contemporary Commercial Music Tenor.   Episode Highlights: Common struggles faced by CCM Tenors Importance of good posture in singing Normalizing high notes Embracing your unique voice type   Find out more about Jeff at voicesoaring.com.   To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John talks about the importance of taking steps to sharpen your skills.   Episode Highlights: Plan and prepare Set time to practice Find the right people   To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this podcast episode, John discusses how skill assessment can help you celebrate your strengths and work on your weaknesses.   Episode Highlights: Singers are vocal athletes Paving your way with your unique abilities Improving your musicality Developing emotional expression   To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John discusses the importance of active listening in improving musicianship and how to develop it.   Episode Highlights: Working on rhythm Getting into music theory Expanding your music palette   To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John talks about the importance of embracing boredom. Episode Highlights: The attributes of great musicians Great breakthroughs that come from boredom The mind and body connection To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

In this episode, John discusses the vocal tract and its primary importance in the singing process. Episode Highlights: The transient theory of voice production The surprising way the vocal folds produce sound The primacy of the vocal tract To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

In this episode, John talks with Rick Cowley, founder of VysionQuest, about getting in touch with your "true self" to gain direction and inspiration for understanding your greater purpose. Episode Highlights: How did VysionQuest, start? How do you get True Clarity? How do people find their "greater purpose"? What is the triangle of self-understanding? For more information on VysionQuest and Rick Cowley, visit VysionQuest.com    To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

In this episode, John talks about the concept of the small mind. Episode Highlights: The small mind does have its purpose and importance.  Goals of meditation Allowing yourself to let go How to move to your larger mind To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com