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The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny

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Now displaying: August, 2019
Aug 30, 2019

Singing is such a high-level skill that it can be a struggle to know what to think about or focus on.

In this episode, John breaks down the different levels of mental focus, from the practice room to the stage to help you get clarity of mind when singing.

Aug 27, 2019

Learning about the voice can be a confusing journey, especially online. Teachers will tell you to "always" do one thing and "never" do another and why other methods and instruction are "wrong."

Much like our current political climate, nuance is often left wanting as more extreme arguments are better able to cut through the clutter and noise.

In this episode, John discusses how to approach online content and find the gems of information within the posturing and opinion.

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New Science of Singing 2.0 Course

Aug 22, 2019

Natalie Weiss is a gifted vocal educator, as well as an amazing singer and performer. Her popular YouTube channel is a must-watch for singers.

In this interview, Natalie gives us insights into her own vocal development, as well as how to learn to riff, prepare for performances, and how to get the sensations of singing into your awareness and control.

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Aug 19, 2019

It's not enough to understand your voice - you must feel it in a knowing and precise way.

Cataloging all the various sensations of pitch, vowel, color, and intensity is a large part of becoming a masterful singer.

In this episode, John discusses the sensations of singing and how you can develop a greater awareness of your own voice.

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The New Science of Singing 2.0

 

Aug 16, 2019

The recent bio picks of Queen and Elton John share a common villain - the music business. 

Record labels and managers are shown at odds with the creative spirit. But without these business people, we likely would have never heard the music of these great artists. 

In this episode, John discusses why you need to embrace business and marketing in order to get your music (or your teaching) out to a wider audience.

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The New Science of Singing 2.0

Aug 9, 2019

Making the jump from the practice room to the stage can be a bit nervewracking. It is common for these jitters to affect your performance in ways you might not be aware of.

In this episode, John discusses some of the most common performance mistakes and how to make your connection with your audience focused and strong.

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New Science of Singing 2.0 course

Aug 6, 2019

"Good composers borrow, great ones steal." Igor Stravinsky

In light of the recent Katy Perry - Dark Horse lawsuit, it would seem copyright enforcement has run amok.

But borrowing from great artists has been a long tradition in music, and great singers certainly "steal" from other singers.

In this episode, John discusses why you need to borrow from a wide variety of artists in order to create your "original" voice.

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New Science of Singing 2.0 Course

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