In this episode, John highlights the Top 10 podcast episodes from 2023, based on the number of listens and feedback from listeners.

Episode highlights:

• You should be using your voice all the time.
• Singing is not easy, but if you’re struggling with your voice, you can’t quit.
• John’s personal vocal “setback” has been transformative.

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

In this episode, John discusses the new information we’re getting about how the voice works, and how these new findings don’t necessarily discount the old ways of learning the voice.

Episode highlights:

• The feedback we get from the voice tends to lie to us.
• There is not just one way of doing things.
• Be open to all the valuable information available.

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

In this episode, John talks about how everything in the body is interconnected, and how having a better sense of this connection can greatly affect your singing.

Episode highlights:

• One thing moves; everything moves.
• We are biotensegrity models.
• Imagery is a very powerful way to get better control of the body.

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

In this episode, John explains the four levels of competency, and what it really means to reach your highest level of singing.

Episode highlights:

• There is bliss in the first level, unconscious incompetence, but that disables us from growth.
• We may experience frustrations as we progress through the levels of competency.
• All the work we put in during the lower levels of competency is what gives us freedom at the highest level.

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

In this episode, John talks with drummer, singer, and author Jason Thomas Gordon about his book, The Singers Talk. Jason spent nearly a decade interviewing some of the greatest vocalists in modern music to compile this wonderful resource guide for singers.

Episode highlights:

• Singers don’t seem to have many resources compared to other musical instruments.
• This is a book you can continuously to learn from.
• Even these incredible professionals struggle with self-doubt.
• Jason asked questions that these singers were never really asked before.

To learn more about Jason Thomas Gordon and his book, visit https://thesingerstalk.com/.

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

In this episode, John talks about the three terrible Cs that can affect your singing growth.

Episode Highlights:

• Our own human nature can trap us in the three Cs.
• Your journey is to uncover and express the best, most honest version of you.
• Singing and the voice provide continuous learning.

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

In this episode, John talks with Kerrie Obert, a Speech-Language Pathologist, Singing Voice Specialist, and Voice Teacher, about vocal tremors that can develop in aging voices, and the current treatments available to help find stability in the voice again. 

Episode Highlights:

• There is unfortunately still not a lot that is known about what can cause a tremor to develop
• A tremor and vibrato have some shared neurological origins
• The techniques in Kerrie Obert’s course can also help with wobbly vibrato

You can learn more about Kerrie and her courses at: obertvoicestudios.com and getvocal-now.com

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

In this episode, John talks about how frustration can actually be a guide for us in our singing journeys, and how to better navigate frustration when we experience it.

Episode Highlights:

• Frustration shows that something is important to you and that you care
• Quitting is not always wrong
• Frustration is like a “check engine” light
• Asking “What, why, and how?” can help you work through frustration

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

In this episode, John and singing teacher Lisa Perks explore the hidden cost of vocal shame. They share personal stories and strategies to overcome self-doubt, making it a riveting listen for all.

Episode Highlights:

• The Challenge of Vocal Wobble
• The Psychological Consequences of Vocal Damage
• The Impact of Losing One's Voice

To find out more about Lisa and her programs, visit epiphanyvocalstudio.com.

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John engages in an enlightening conversation with Heather Baker, a distinguished vocal coach and the first British teacher certified as Level 5 in Speech Level Singing (SLS)—their discussion centers around the intriguing relationship between singing and gesturing. 

Episode Highlights:

• The neuro side of singing
• The advantages of gestures to singing
• The use of gestures in conducting singers

To find out more about Heather and her programs, visit thesingingteacher.biz.

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John explores the difficulties of trying to master everything all at once, and shares his advice on how we can all learn to not get over our vocal skis. 

Episode Highlight:

• The temptation to step beyond the starting point
• Good ways of checking in on your growth
• The practice of learning how to filter information

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John engages in a riveting conversation with law lecturer turned voice coach, Debbie Winter, exploring the importance of continuing education and reclaiming your vocal power after a setback.

Episode Highlights:

• Rediscovering your voice
• Working towards a vision
• Completing one idea at a time

To know more about Debbie Winter, visit: https://voicestudycentre.com/ 

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John discusses with the first-rate vocal coach and vocalist Jim Dix about committing to a disciplined routine to achieve your higher musical self.

Episode Highlights:

• Envisioning the ultimate, optimal self
• Different practice approaches
• Challenges in starting your skills-improvement journey

To find out more about Jim and his programs, visit jimdixvoicestudio.com.

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John talks about the magic of music and how, just as you never step in the same stream twice, you never sing the same note twice.

Episode Highlights:

• The Transient Vocal Theory
• The Natural Tremors in the Body
• The Illusion of Permanence 

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John explores the wonders of imagery, movement, and singing with the person behind the revolutionary Franklin Method–Eric Franklin.

Episode Highlights:

• The Franklin Method
• Imagery in Singing
• Error Amplification

To know more about Eric, visit: https://franklinmethod.com/thank-you-the-intelligent-vocalist/

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John Henny discusses vibrato with voice professor and researcher, John Nix.

Episode Highlights:

• How emotions and physiology affect vibrato
• Adjusting the speed of vibrato
• The potential to sing vibrato

To know more about John Nix, visit: johnnixvoiceteacher.com

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John discusses with voice teacher Gabriel Weiner the limits of technique in singing.

Episode Highlights:

• Matching students with the right voice teachers
• Teaching learners to have a vocal vision
• The Passaggio is a Boogeyman

To know more about Gabriel, visit: https://www.contemporaryvoicelessons.com/

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John dives headfirst into a whirlpool of thoughts, opinions, and outbursts surrounding the voice-teaching community.

Episode Highlights:

• Voice teachers blasting other voice teachers
• Need for respect for professionals and their expertise
• Rejection and demeaning of older knowledge

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John talks about the utilization of models for the voice. He looks into models that serve as tools to decipher intricate systems, particularly highlighting the Machine Model Fallacy.

Episode Highlights:

• The voice is not a machine
• Fight or flight shows up in your voice
• Different voice methods work for different people

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John talks with Sacramento Pop Choir Managing Director Emily Perez about singing as an emotional music language, a birthright, and a built-in communication system.

Episode Highlights:

• Singing is a skill that can be learned and improved
• Singing connects people with themselves, others, and nature.
• Learning to work on your voice can make it a glorious and rich instrument.

To find out more about Emily and her programs, visit macondomusic916.com.

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John creatively discusses quarter-wave resonators, resonance, and registration.

Episode Highlights:

• The voice is a quarter-wave resonator
• Sound wave starts at equilibrium until a disturbance is created
• Nodes are zero displacements, while antinodes represent maximum velocity

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John shares some crucial tips on preparing yourself before every performance and avoiding stage fright.

Episode Highlights:

• It's important to spend enough time in preparation
• Positive self-talk may not be the most effective antidote to stage anxiety
• Give others permission not to like you
• Communication and connection are the highest levels of singing

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

In this episode, John talks with professional singer and vocal coach Jeff Alani Stanfill about the significance of understanding and training the Contemporary Commercial Music Tenor.

Episode Highlights:

• Common struggles faced by CCM Tenors
• Importance of good posture in singing
• Normalizing high notes
• Embracing your unique voice type

Find out more about Jeff at voicesoaring.com.

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this episode, John talks about the importance of taking steps to sharpen your skills.

Episode Highlights:

• Plan and prepare
• Set time to practice
• Find the right people

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.

In this podcast episode, John discusses how skill assessment can help you celebrate your strengths and work on your weaknesses.

Episode Highlights:

• Singers are vocal athletes
• Paving your way with your unique abilities
• Improving your musicality
• Developing emotional expression

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.