These days, it's all too easy to be negative. We end up focusing on the impacts of the pandemic and what we don't want from our future.

In this episode, John discusses how to reframe the current situation and to find and achieve what you want as a singer and performer.

The global pandemic has stopped all live performance and in-person lessons for the time being.

How soon can we get back to singing with and for others in a communal setting? Unfortunately, for singers, the news is not encouraging.

In this episode, John discusses the latest information regarding COVID-19 and singing and the realities of moving forward as vocal performers.

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The voice is a difficult instrument to control. One of the main ways we interact with our voice is through sensation. However, the sensations of singing are often misleading and can differ from singer to singer.

In this episode, John discusses how to catalog the varying sensations of singing to help improve consistency and confidence.

Some argue that great performances should never be analyzed, but rather, only enjoyed.

While no musician would take this argument seriously, we still need to remember not to lose the joy of listening.

In this episode, John discusses how to practice both types of listening, to grow your skills as a musician as well as a communicator of emotion.

Dr. Reena Gupta is one of the premier ear, nose, and throat doctors in Los Angeles. Dr. Gupta is the "go-to" specialist for A-list professional voice users.

In this episode, John and Dr. Gupta discuss vocal health during the current pandemic, the importance of science and knowledge for the singer, and her upcoming Voice Forum conference, which will give singers virtual access to the world's leading voice specialists.