"What should I think about?"
This is often a hard question to answer when working on your voice.
There are so many different variables going on during a practice session and our focus can feel divided and erratic.
In this episode, John discusses developing a fruitful mindset and focus. Use the power of awareness and attention to sing better!
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We all want to avoid mistakes, especially when singing. Who wants to sound terrible?
Yet mistakes are one of the best ways to learn, providing you use them to your benefit.
In this episode, John discusses why making mistakes is all a part of the learning process and the problems with trying to avoid them.
Few singers reach their full potential. Often, singers will raise their skill level to the demands of their current situation, but not much more.
John will ask his advanced students "how good do you want to be?"
This question is intended to inspire, to make the serious student think about possibilities and the level of commitment required.
This episode is for singers who want to explore growth and potential, and the possibilities of fully realizing their natural talents.
A great vocal can be magic. It is the essential element to creating hit songs and classics that are listened to for generations.
There are vital elements the singer needs to bring together for a vocal to work on the highest levels.
In this episode, John breaks down these essential parts and explains what you need to do to raise your recorded vocal to a top-level performance.
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Proper vocal exercises are a lifesaver for the singer. A vocal exercise can diminish certain difficulty levels when warming up or trying to gain new levels of skill.
Unfinished sounds can be particularly useful when used correctly. These exercises can make specific tasks such as extending range or finding balance through difficult vocal transitions much more accessible.
However, there is often a temptation to get "stuck" in these exercises as full, finished sounds add back in levels of difficulty.
In this episode, John explains the proper usage of these exercises and how to be careful not to allow them to creep into your natural singing voice.
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