The Intelligent Vocalist
John Henny
Hosted by world renowned vocal coach John Henny, The Intelligent Vocalist delves into all things singing - from anatomy and vocal science, to performance, lessons, health, artist development and inside industry practices, Join John as he opens the door to the world of singing and gives insights gleaned from his many decades of teaching everyone from beginners to superstars, as well as training other leading voice teachers.
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Sep 7, 2021 • 30min
Episode 229 - Working with Other Musicians
The world of the working musician is competitive, and the best singer does not always get the job. You need to be a top-level professional in both skills and attitude. James Eager is a veteran bass player in the UK music scene and the creator of ebassguitar.com, a leading music education site. In this episode, John and James discuss working with other musicians and what band leaders are looking for when hiring singers.
Aug 31, 2021 • 23min
Episode 228 - Mindset for Advanced Singing
There comes a period in a singer's development where the mind becomes the challenge rather than the voice. Reaching the highest levels requires a mindset that is quite different from the beginning or intermediate singer. In the episode, John discusses what to work and focus on as you transition to advanced levels.
Aug 24, 2021 • 27min
Episode 227 - Understanding Range with Matt Ramsey
Range is often the yardstick singers use to measure themselves and others. But range alone does not a singer make. In this episode, John is joined by voice Teacher Matt Ramsey to discuss developing vocal range, its place in the singer's skill set, and why it may not be as important as you think. EPISODE LINKS: Matt Ramsey Website
Aug 17, 2021 • 16min
Episode 226 - Five Misconceptions About Singing
Both professional and amateur singers have misconceptions about singing. From breathing to belting, misconceptions can lead singers down rocky paths. In this episode, John discusses his top five vocal misconceptions and how you can get focused and clear about your singing.
Aug 10, 2021 • 18min
Episode 225 - Strategies to Extend Your Vocal Range
Singing higher is usually at the top of the goal list for singers but they are often unsure how to extend their range. Range has two primary elements, the physical and the acoustic, and both need to be balanced to create vocal freedom. In this episode, John gives his best tips and exercises to safely and consistently reach your upper register.
Aug 4, 2021 • 21min
Episode 224 - How to Have Better Voice Lessons
Voice lessons are an essential part of improving as a singer. However, lessons are not cheap, and you want to make sure you get the maximum benefits and results. In this episode, John gives his best tips to increase your learning and get the most out of your voice lessons.
Jul 13, 2021 • 16min
Episode 223 - Controlling Your Larynx
If you have spent any time learning to sing, you know the larynx can be incredibly difficult to control. There's also the question of how high or low should the larynx be? In this episode, John helps you understand the larynx and gives his tips to get better control of your singing.
Jul 6, 2021 • 19min
Episode 222 - Dealing with Pulled Chest Voice
Pulled chest voice is a singing condition most vocalists struggle with. But what is the definition of pulled chest, and how do you solve the problem? In this episode, John discusses the root issues of pulled chest and his best exercises for correcting this vocal imbalance.
Jun 29, 2021 • 29min
Singing Through Change with Nancy Bos
As the joke goes, getting older is better than the alternative. But aging brings new challenges to the singing voice. Nancy Bos has co-authored a new book Singing Through Change (with Joanne Bozeman and Cate Frazier-Neely) that tackles this subject with a focus on the female voice. Nancy and John discuss the aging voice and issues such as range, flexibility, and vibrato.
Jun 22, 2021 • 18min
Episode 220 - The Five Essentials of Vocal Technique
What should I work on? This is a question singers ask themselves each time they enter the practice room. In this episode, John breaks down 5 essentials that all skilled singers should possess.
