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The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny

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Now displaying: March, 2022
Mar 29, 2022
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:

johnhenny.com

Mar 22, 2022
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
Mar 15, 2022
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

Mar 8, 2022
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

Mar 1, 2022
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:

johnhenny.com

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