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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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 

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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:

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In this episode, John talks about vocal tip trends in social media and the risks of using these tips without foundation in vocal technique fundamentals. 

Episode Highlights: 

• Navigating vocal tips on social media
• The shout mechanism and the risk of "over-muscling" in a higher pitch
• Resonances explained
• Vowel modification and vowel tuning and the difference between the two

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

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In this episode, John talks with arranger, vocal percussionist, and author Rob Dietz about his latest book, "A Cappella 101," and how vocal techniques and an understanding of how your voice works will help singers develop their voices.

Episode Highlights:

• Rob talks about his experience and how it inspired his latest book
• Vocal drumming explained
• How understanding formants and vowels will help you create contrast in textures and tone
• The importance of groove, feel, and articulation       

To learn more about Rob Dietz, visit:

robdietzmusic.com

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

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In this episode, John talks about how trying to keep up with the information coming at us in a continually speeding up world can be overwhelming and distract us from truly connecting with our voices and creativity.

Episode Highlights: 

• We are in a modern world where it is constantly speeding up, and the rate at which we are navigating all of this fast information affects us all 
• Slowness nurtures attention, and how speed shatters it
• How slowing down while you practice your singing can bring together mind-body awareness 
• Distractions are everywhere, and how to get clarity and focus in your vocal study and open up creativity

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

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In this episode, John discusses the importance of charisma and owning the space as a performer. He emphasizes the cultivation of energy and emotional communication, and highlights the role of vocal technique and emotional intention in creating a powerful performance.

Episode highlights:

• Charisma is a quality that can be cultivated and developed by performers to own the energy and space during a performance.
• Vocal technique is a tool for communication, and emotional communication is the highest level of singing.
• The shared humanity and emotional connection between the performer and the audience create a powerful and unique experience.

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 how concepts and judgment can hold us back from truly experiencing our voices and that learning to let go and embrace being in the moment will enhance our singing and our performance.

Episode Highlights:

• What are you truly experiencing when you are singing?
• How labeling or trying to define moments can take you away from the actual experience
• How to bring more of "being in the moment" into your vocal practice and performance
• Letting go of pre-conceptions 

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

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In this episode, John talks with world-renowned guitarist and author Jeffrey Lee Campbell about his experiences touring with Sting, among others, and his journey as a professional musician.

Episode Highlights:

• Jeffrey talks about his passion for music and how his feelings of "music or bust" drove his career
• How touring as a musician is both amazing and, at times, overwhelming
• Not every musician is cut out to be a performer on tour  
• What it takes to be a musician at the professional level

To learn more about Jeffrey Lee Campbell, visit:

jeffreyleecampbell.com

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

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In this episode, John talks about how humility and accepting the twists and turns in life and our singing journeys will help us to grow and experience more. 

Episode Highlights:

• There are times in life when circumstances force you to be humble
• Resistance to reality can hold you back
• Success is not a straight line and sometimes not what you think it will be
• Openness and flexibility can lead you to new opportunities 

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

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In this episode, John talks about the fear of criticism and how to re-adjust your mindset to be able to put yourself out there to share your knowledge and talents.

Episode Highlights:

• How the fear of criticism holds people back from sharing their knowledge 
• Understanding how social media can feed off of negativity and how to navigate through this to use the platforms in a positive way
• How to appreciate your own unique gifts
• Not all criticism is bad  

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

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In this episode, John talks with Kerrie Obert, a Speech-Language Pathologist, singing voice specialist, and voice teacher, about endoscopies and the insights about the voice she has found. 

Episode Highlights:

• Kerrie talks about her journey in developing a deeper understanding of the voice through her experience with endoscopies
• Vocal folds are only part of the equation when making sound
• The pharynx and pharyngeal walls explained
•  Why diagnostic terms are complex

To learn more about Kerrie Obert, and her new book, go to: getvocal-now.com

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

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In this episode, John talks about mindset around major vocal breakthroughs and how arriving at our "big" goals is a good thing, but only focusing on big wins can cloud our daily awareness with "small wins" and the important steps we take daily in our vocal growth. 

Episode Highlights:

• How breakthroughs can lead to a feeling of plateau 
• How being present in the moment with your voice "as it is today" can better your results overall 
• Not all breakthroughs are monumental, and how micro-breakthroughs are just as important
• Deliberate practice explained

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

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In this episode, John talks with Jeff Alani Stanfill, an accomplished vocal coach, and singer, about how weight loss can affect someone's singing voice. 

Episode Highlights:

• Jeff talks about his musical journey and how his health played a part in his decisions around weight loss
• John and Jeff share similar experiences of how, as they began to lose a certain amount of weight, they noticed changes in their voices
• After weight loss, compression of the vocal cords and alignment of breathing support can change due to the physical changes in the body
• The importance of continuing to work on your voice as you go through physical changes, either due to life stages or weight loss

To learn more about Jeff Alani Stanfill, visit:

voicesoaring.com

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

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In this episode, John talks about how breaking down your vocal study to the core elements and getting back to basics can solidify fundamental vocal techniques and essentially lead to better singing.

Episode Highlights:

• Dialing down the difficulty level to isolate and focus on core elements of singing can reinforce good habits
• Breaking down "Air, Cord, and Vowel"
• Journalling and how it can help you tap into more awareness of your voice
• Something even as simple as a "hum" can isolate imbalances

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

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In this episode, John talks about how in this day and age, although we have access to so much information, sometimes trying to apply high-level knowledge before learning core concepts can slow down one's progress or end up being just confusing.

Episode Highlights:

• The importance of fundamental techniques
• High-level concepts can be distracting
• Steps a new singer can take to prepare for high-level concepts
• Reading about the voice and techniques is good, but singing is better

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

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In this episode, John talks about our relationship with time and how to re-evaluate where we are with our singing to then be able to take steps to reach our vocal goals sooner than later.

Episode Highlights: 

• Time is fleeting, and there is no better time than now to embrace your vocal instrument and start working towards your goals
• Coming to terms with who you are and where your voice is right now
• Who can help you reach your goals? And what habits can you change or acquire to help you develop?
• How to shift your mindset to understand that the reward is not the destination but the journey

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

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In this episode, John Henny discusses the importance of emotional support for singers. He emphasizes that singing is different from learning any other instrument. Singers expose themselves in a way that other instruments don't because the average listener focuses on the singer more than any other aspect of music. Singers also face emotional challenges such as stage fright, self-doubt, and criticism. It is essential for singers to have emotional support from friends, family, and the right voice teacher or mentor.

Episode highlights:

• Singers expose themselves in a way that other instruments don't.
• Singers face emotional challenges such as stage fright, self-doubt, and criticism.
• You need safe support from your family, friends, singing community, voice teacher, and from yourself.
• Mindfulness and developing strategies to deal with irrational fears and negative thoughts are important for 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 talks with Aliki Katriou, who has extensive knowledge of classical technique, and contemporary styles and is world-renowned for her expertise with "extreme" vocals, about what singing with distortion is and how to start to introduce this technique into your singing.

Episode Highlights:

• Aliki's inspiration and path to singing with distortion
• The different ways you can introduce distortion into the voice
• Do languages and voice types affect how easily you can find distortion?
• Guidelines for how to approach singing with distortion safely  

To learn more about Aliki Katriou, visit:
www.aliki.katriou.com

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

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In this episode, John talks about the importance of listening to your body and your singing voice to recognize when you need to take a step back to rest or regroup. 

Episode Highlights:

• The signs that you are hitting the wall, either physically or mentally
• The voice is an instrument where a positive mindset is as important as mastering vocal technique
• How to figure ways in a busy life to re-charge mentally 
• What to watch for in your voice if, physically, you need to rest it

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

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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

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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:

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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 Henny interviews Kenneth Bozeman about the concept of the chiaroscuro whisper. Ken explains that the chiaroscuro whisper is a technique used to identify the resonances of the vocal tract by introducing a white noise into the vocal tract. This technique allows singers to tune their vocal tract and hear the pitches of each resonance peak. Ken also discusses the difference between vocal fry and the white noise of the whisper, as well as the importance of tuning resonances for efficient and pleasurable singing. He emphasizes the need to focus on expression and feelings rather than language when singing.

Episode highlights:

• The chiaroscuro whisper helps identify the resonances of the vocal tract.
• Tuning resonances is important for efficient and pleasurable singing.
• The white noise of the whisper is different from vocal fry, and the chiaroscuro whisper may be closer to a regular singing sound than vocal fry.
• When using the chiaroscuro whisper, it is important to focus on expression and feelings rather than language.
• The sensation of pleasure is a good indicator of vocal efficiency.

To learn more about Ken Bozeman, go to kenbozeman.com

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 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:

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In this episode, John talks about the importance of hydration for singing and the steps we can take to support our voice. 

Episode highlights:

• The mucus membrane on the vocal folds and how aging and environment affect it 
• Humidity, hormones and medications, and the voice
• How much water should we drink?
• The difference between superficial hydration and systemic hydration

To learn more about John Henny and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: johnhenny.com

In this episode, John talks with Dr. H. Steven Sims, director at the Chicago Institute for Voice Care, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, about overall vocal health.

Episode highlights:

• Lifestyle choices and how they can affect your voice
• Acid reflux - when and what you eat matters
• Hormones and age and how they relate to the voice  
• Supplements that can support the voice  

To learn more about Dr. H. Steven Sims visit:

chicagovoicecare.com

In this episode, John talks with Grammy award-winning producer and arranger Ben Bram (Pentatonix, Pitch Perfect, Glee, A Cappella Academy) about how a cappella can "up" your singing game. Episode Highlights:

• Ben talks about his musical journey
• How to get started "arranging" and layering your own voice 
• Understanding the musical "rules" of different genres will help you, along with developing your ear and your vocal instincts
• Vowel sounds and how they play into the arrangement of songs

To learn more about Ben Bram and his A Cappella Academy program, visit:
acappellacademy.org

In this episode John talks with Kerrie Obert, a Speech-Language Pathologist and Singing Voice Specialist, about the role of the tongue and twanging.  Episode Highlights:

• What "twang" is and the misconceptions around it
• The tongue and its role in producing brightness in the sound
• Finding exercises to find new ways to use the tongue to adjust your sound
• Vibrato and the balance of tension in the tongue and larynx 

You can find Kerrie's courses at: getvocal-now.com

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 Henny discusses the experience of failure and setbacks in the context of pursuing one's goals. He shares personal stories of failure and how he dealt with them, emphasizing the importance of allowing oneself to feel the emotions that come with failure and not judging or trying to fix them immediately. 

Episode Highlights

• Failure and setbacks are inevitable when pursuing goals, and they provide valuable learning experiences.
• Allowing oneself to feel and process the emotions that come with failure is important for personal growth.
• Shifting the focus from seeking approval to valuing the experience itself can lead to a more fulfilling journey.
• Failure should be seen as an opportunity for improvement and not as a reflection of one's worth or abilities.
• Being authentic and embracing failure as part of the journey can lead to greater success and connection with others.

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 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.