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