In this episode, John explores the concept of the vocal prime, its significance, characteristics, and implications for singers of all ages. He emphasizes the importance of honoring and investing in the voice, regardless of age, and encourages continuous improvement and care.

Episode highlights:

• The vocal prime is a significant period in a singer's life, characterized by strength, stability, and flexibility in the voice.
• Investing in vocal care and improvement is essential at every stage of a singer's life, regardless of age.
• Creating a new vocal prime is possible at any age, emphasizing the potential for continuous growth and development in singing.
• The voice is a valuable instrument that should be honored, nurtured, and used consistently to maintain its strength and flexibility.

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 importance of charisma and owning the space as a performer. He emphasizes the cultivation of energy and emotional communication, and highlights the role of vocal technique and emotional intention in creating a powerful performance.

Episode highlights:

• Charisma is a quality that can be cultivated and developed by performers to own the energy and space during a performance.
• Vocal technique is a tool for communication, and emotional communication is the highest level of singing.
• The shared humanity and emotional connection between the performer and the audience create a powerful and unique experience.

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 Henny discusses the importance of emotional support for singers. He emphasizes that singing is different from learning any other instrument. Singers expose themselves in a way that other instruments don't because the average listener focuses on the singer more than any other aspect of music. Singers also face emotional challenges such as stage fright, self-doubt, and criticism. It is essential for singers to have emotional support from friends, family, and the right voice teacher or mentor.

Episode highlights:

• Singers expose themselves in a way that other instruments don't.
• Singers face emotional challenges such as stage fright, self-doubt, and criticism.
• You need safe support from your family, friends, singing community, voice teacher, and from yourself.
• Mindfulness and developing strategies to deal with irrational fears and negative thoughts are important for singers.

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 Henny interviews Kenneth Bozeman about the concept of the chiaroscuro whisper. Ken explains that the chiaroscuro whisper is a technique used to identify the resonances of the vocal tract by introducing a white noise into the vocal tract. This technique allows singers to tune their vocal tract and hear the pitches of each resonance peak. Ken also discusses the difference between vocal fry and the white noise of the whisper, as well as the importance of tuning resonances for efficient and pleasurable singing. He emphasizes the need to focus on expression and feelings rather than language when singing.

Episode highlights:

• The chiaroscuro whisper helps identify the resonances of the vocal tract.
• Tuning resonances is important for efficient and pleasurable singing.
• The white noise of the whisper is different from vocal fry, and the chiaroscuro whisper may be closer to a regular singing sound than vocal fry.
• When using the chiaroscuro whisper, it is important to focus on expression and feelings rather than language.
• The sensation of pleasure is a good indicator of vocal efficiency.

To learn more about Ken Bozeman, go to kenbozeman.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