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The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny

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Dec 15, 2015

In this episode you will learn about vocal registers and why they cause the dreaded cracks and breaks in the singing voice. John also tackles some of the myths and misunderstandings surrounding vocal breaks.

Understanding why these breaks occur is one of the best ways to begin to correct them. 

Dec 8, 2015

There has been a move in recent years to denigrate singing scales, even accusing their use of hampering your vocal progress.

John has his own opinion of singing scales, and how you can best use them in your own practice.

John also shows you how to move from scales to sings more smoothly, eliminating a major source of frustration for singers.

Nov 24, 2015

Vocal health might be a somewhat unglamorous list of dos and don'ts, but it is a major part of being a good singer.  

John explains key points you need to know to keep yourself healthy and to make sure your voice lasts. Understand key foods, medications, and lifestyle choices that can create serious problems for the singer.

No matter how good your vocal technique is, if you don't stay healthy you will not be able to sing at your best.

Nov 17, 2015

Vocal resonance really is the difference between sounding awful, sounding just okay, or being absolutely amazing.  Resonance acts as the filter and the amplifier for the sound waves you create, and correctly adjusting your resonance is a must for good singing.

John breaks down this complex subject into easy to understand bites.  Join him in this podcast and get crucial knowledge to become a better singer today!

Nov 10, 2015

Do you struggle with pitch?  Are you worried you might be tone deaf?  In this podcast John explains the main causes of singing out-of-tune and how to correct them.

Struggling with pitch is an almost certainty if you are not using correct technique.  John gives you the understanding to fix these issues and to get your voice on path to in-tune singing.

This episode is a must for anyone struggling with his or her voice.

Nov 3, 2015

As a singer, understanding the vocal cords is an important part of learning your instrument, yet so few singers really know how they work.  

In this episode, John breaks down the anatomy and function of the vocal cords in easy to understand language, in order to give you greater knowledge and control over your singing.

 

Oct 25, 2015

Finding the right voice teacher is critical for your future success as a singer.  What are the most important things to look for when choosing a teacher?  You might be surprised at John's answers.

The voice teaching industry is marketed like any other.  In this episode, John helps you see what is hype and what is real when looking at potential teachers.

Oct 25, 2015

In any skill there is usually one technical shift that can bring a big change. In this episode, John reveals his one technical trick and how it has helped bring about big changes in singer's abilities to hit higher notes and remove strain.

The reasons why this "trick" works are also explored, including what is happening at the physical level of the voice. This episode is a must for singers!

Oct 22, 2015

In this introductory episode, renowned Los Angeles voice instructor John Henny gives you the lowdown on the show's philosophy, what you can expect from future episodes, and why he's doing this in the first place.

The Intelligent Vocalist explores singing on every level.  It is based on the idea that the more you know about the voice and how it works, the better you can sing.  John's insights into the music business and performance can help any aspiring singer get on a better path to success.  This podcast is for the singer who wants to know everything they can about singing and the world of voice.

 

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