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The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny

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Nov 7, 2016

Singing with more power is usually a high priority for singers.  Unfortunately, if done wrong, attempting to get more power out of the voice can lead to vocal problems and even damage.

In this episode John explains how vocal power works and how to begin to safely find it in your own voice.

Oct 5, 2016

Belting can be one of the most thrilling types of singing a vocalist can attempt, but if done incorrectly it can lead to devastating vocal problems.

In this episode, John breaks down the right and wrong ways to belt, and exactly what is happening in the voice when belting correctly.

This basic knowledge can be an absolute voice saver for singers!

Sep 28, 2016

One of the key ways to become a great singer is to gain mastery over rhythm and phrasing. This can make the difference between mediocre vocal performances and ones that will have listeners flocking to you.

In this episode, John covers how to learn to accurately subdivide beats and how syncopation can make you singing more interesting.

He also gets into the magic of phrasing and how great singers use it to move their listeners emotionally.

This episode is a must if you wish to stand out vocally.

 

Aug 16, 2016

Some believe that only natural singers can truly reach the heights of singing.

In this podcast John discusses why pure natural talent, while a desirable gift, can also cause problems for singers, and how the singer that has to work harder actually has some advantages.

If you are doubting your ability to become a world-class singer, you need to listen to this episode.

Jul 21, 2016

In this episode, John goes over the many benefits of learning an instrument as well as breaking down the advantages of some of the most popular instruments.

Learn which musical concepts are vitally important for a singer, and why you don't need to become a virtuoso player in order to dramatically impact your musical skills.

Jun 15, 2016

People use YouTube to learn how to do all sorts of things, and singing is no exception.

There are literally thousands of free singing lessons on YouTube, but can you actually learn to sing from them?

In this episode, John Henny breaks down how to use YouTube to your best advantage, and what mistakes to avoid.

Jun 7, 2016

In this podcast John goes into the three reasons to sing any song.

He also delves into how you should choose your material to help grow and strengthen your voice, and why some songs may not be the best choice.

Don't waste your precious practice time with songs that aren't serving your vocal goals.

May 10, 2016

The number one goal for most beginning singers is to expand their current range, however if done incorrectly, a huge number of vocal issues can occur.

In this episode John explains how the voice can get those elusive high notes and gives some simple exercises to get you started on the right path to singer higher.  

Apr 25, 2016

A career in singing is a dream shared by many, but so few achieve this elusive goal.

In this episode, John discussing the different types of career path, and the skills you need in each one.

John also gives singers looking for a recording career some vital tips to getting started, and how to begin to find their own unique identity and persona as an artist.

Apr 19, 2016

Proper hydration is absolutely essential for a healthy speaking and singing voice, but how can you make sure your voice is properly hydrated?

In this episode, John covers both how to best hydrate your voice through your body as well as your environment.

He also covers one of the most effective devices he has found to get moisture directly onto your vocal cords.

This episode is a must for all singers and voice professionals.

Apr 1, 2016

Breathing, another controversial singing subject (what isn't?).  We can all agree breath is essential to singing, but you obviously know how to breath, and are probably doing it now, so why is singing so different?

There are different schools of thought on the subject, and some teachers make breathing the most important thing in singing.  Other very successful teachers hardly touch on the subject.  What to do?

In this episode, John gives his views on proper breathing (as well as LA traffic) and why it can be a relatively simple skill to acquire. He also includes a few exercises you can do to improve your control and awareness of breath.

 

Feb 25, 2016

In this episode, John explains how to get and maintain a healthy speaking voice, and why it is essential for all singers to work on this.  Learn best practices and simple exercises you can use to get your best voice.  

Jan 19, 2016

This is one of the questions voice teachers get asked the most.  People are fascinated by singers, and would love to be able to do it, but don't think they can ever learn.

John goes into his past experience with students, and explains how those with very little natural ability were able to become proficient, if not great, singers.

John also explores ideas if tone deafness, and how he once thought he could never learn to sing properly.

 

Jan 14, 2016

The passing of the great David Bowie is a great loss to the artistic community.

In this episode, John reflects on one of Bowie's greatest vocal recordings, "Heroes," and looks into the debate of vocal technique versus vocal performance.  John gives his thoughts on how to strike a proper balance between giving your all in artistic expression, while still protecting your instrument.

Jan 12, 2016

Voice teachers are often divided into two camps: classical and contemporary.  There are often disagreements between these groups, sometimes it's not pretty.

In this episode, John looks at the two major voice camps and gives his thoughts on some controversial points - specifically singers who are studying classically, but want to sing contemporary musical theatre or pop.  

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