The Intelligent Vocalist

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. EPISODE LINKS: The New Science of Singing 2.0

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. EPISODE LINKS New Science of Singing 2.0 course

"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. LINKS: New Science of Singing 2.0 Course

This continued conversation with Laurel Irene and David Harris of Voice Science Works delves into judgment culture, the emotion of singing, as well as our evolving understanding of vocal registers. EPISODE LINKS: Voice Science Works Vocal Registers

Join John as he talks with Laurel Irene and David Harris of Voice Science Works. Topics covered include the importance of voice science, how neuroscience and singing, and the learning mindset. VoiceScienceWorks.org

Learning to sing involves breaking down and examining the voice - which can lead to overthinking and self-criticism. In this episode, John discusses why you need to keep finding the joy and to occasionally "sing stupid!"

Falsetto is an often misunderstood part of the voice. Do women have falsetto? What is happening in the voice? How do I find falsetto? Are there different kinds? In this episode, John answers these questions as well as some tips on how to get effective falsetto in your own singing.

Singers are often unsure how much to practice on a daily basis. There are a number of variables that come into play, and each singer is different. In this episode, John discusses guidelines to make your practice productive and positive.

The balancing of tiny, unseen muscles is critical for singing, but these coordinations can be tricky. In this episode, John explains the muscles of pitch - how they work and how they need to balance for powerful singing.

When first starting to sing, there are usually major technical skills that need to be developed. Once a baseline level of technique is established, there is a new mountain to climb - the mountain of musicianship. In this episode, John discusses the path to singing mastery and the skill sets you should be aware of along the way. EPISODE LINKS: Weekly Lesson Special Discount