The Intelligent Vocalist – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, John shares the story of his mother, who decided to learn piano in her 80s and how it has improved her musical abilities. John emphasizes the importance of audiation skills for singers and how learning a fixed instrument like piano or ukulele can enhance these skills. He also highlights the impact of rhythm and phrasing on vocal performance and the benefits of playing an instrument for singers.

Episode highlights:

• Learning an instrument can enhance audiation skills for singers.
• Rhythm and phrasing are crucial for vocal performance.
• Playing a fixed instrument like piano or ukulele can improve musicality and musicianship.

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

In this episode, John explains that the spotlight effect is a cognitive bias that leads us to believe that we are being noticed more than we actually are. This can hinder our progress and make us afraid of taking risks and making mistakes. John shares personal experiences from his own life to illustrate the importance of taking risks and embracing failure in order to grow and improve. He encourages us to change our perspective, understand that the fear of failure is unfounded, and invest in ourselves to become better singers.

Episode highlights:

• Taking risks and embracing failure are essential for growth and improvement as a singer.
• Performing in live situations and recording in professional studios provide valuable learning experiences.
• Investing in ourselves, seeking professional help, and practicing regularly are key to becoming better singers.

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

In this episode, John explores the concept of the vocal prime, its significance, characteristics, and implications for singers of all ages. He emphasizes the importance of honoring and investing in the voice, regardless of age, and encourages continuous improvement and care.

Episode highlights:

• The vocal prime is a significant period in a singer's life, characterized by strength, stability, and flexibility in the voice.
• Investing in vocal care and improvement is essential at every stage of a singer's life, regardless of age.
• Creating a new vocal prime is possible at any age, emphasizing the potential for continuous growth and development in singing.
• The voice is a valuable instrument that should be honored, nurtured, and used consistently to maintain its strength and flexibility.

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring 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 the knowledge and theory you have learned and putting it into practice in various settings, not just in the rehearsal studio. 

Episode Highlights:

• You must "experience" the theory learned to truly understand how to apply it in all settings
• Some singing methods or terms can be a trap
• The importance of connecting with your voice teacher
• We are learning new discoveries about the voice every day, so being open to putting new methods into practice can help your 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 with Mindset Coach, Creativity Counsellor, Holistic Hypnotherapist, and Author Elisa Di Napoli about combining scientific and holistic approaches to managing stage fright. 

Episode Highlights:

• Elisa talks about how her passion for both music and psychology inspired her to become a Mindset Coach
• Hypnosis explained, and how it can be a tool to help with stage fright
• What is "negative mental rehearsal?"
• Steps that you can take today to help minimize stage fright

To learn more about Elisa Di Napoli, visit:

elisadinapoli.com 

For her free book go to: elisadinapoli.com/vocalstudio

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, courses, John's Singing School, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit:

johnhenny.com

In this episode, John talks about why you and you alone are responsible for your voice. By understanding and acknowledging all aspects of your voice, strengths, and weaknesses, you can create a clear path to better singing.

Episode Highlights:

• We need to take responsibility for where we are and where we want to go with our singing
• Each of us only has so much energy, so we need to spend it wisely
•  Places in our lives that we can adjust to be more efficient
• The environments we work in are just as important as the time we take to practice

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, courses, John’s Singing School, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit:

johnhenny.com

In this episode, John talks with Licensed Massage Therapist and Manual Voice Specialist Christine Schneider about the cutting-edge practice of Manual Laryngeal Therapy, where she specializes in laryngeal and TMJ treatments for professional voice users.

Episode Highlights:

• Christine talks about how her own experience as a professional voice user inspired her path to become a Manual Voice Specialist/Massage Therapist
• How the whole body needs to be taken into consideration when treating the voice
• Common issues that singers encounter
• The importance of movement and "equal load-share" explained

To learn more about Christine Schneider, visit:

www.thevisceralvoice.com

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, courses, John's Singing School, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit:

johnhenny.com

In this episode, John talks with voice teacher Jeremy Ryan Mossman about our body's "fascia" and how it relates to our singing. 

Episode Highlights:

• What is fascia?
• How fascia actually can make adjustments both subconsciously and consciously
• How to really listen to your body
• "Turning your voice off" to fast-track sensation of the singing process 

To learn more about Jeremy, visit "Singing with JMoss" on FaceBook, and click this link to find out more about his next workshop: "Why We're Made of Gummy Worms and How that Will Help Your Jaw Tension."  Click here and use coupon code "JHEN" to get 1/3 off.

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, courses, John's Singing School, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit:

johnhenny.com

In this episode, John talks with top professional session singer Suzanne Waters about how she is able to balance contemporary and classical vocal styles of session work.

Episode Highlights: 

• Suzanne talks about how she got her start in the music business
• The importance of paying your dues
• Warming up to get into "the zone" for a specific genre 
• Each genre of singing has its challenges

To learn more about Suzanne Waters, visit:

suzannewaters.com 

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, courses, John's Singing School, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit:

johnhenny.com

In this episode, John talks about managing your time and the choices you will have to make regarding your singing career to be able to reach your goals efficiently.

Episode Highlights: 

• Time is finite
• We need to make choices in our singing careers, and all of the options can be overwhelming
• Cross-over success - is it possible?
• Reality and fantasy and how to let go of certain things to start being efficient and clear about your goals

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, courses, John's Singing School, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit:

johnhenny.com