In this episode, John explains that the spotlight effect is a cognitive bias that leads us to believe that we are being noticed more than we actually are. This can hinder our progress and make us afraid of taking risks and making mistakes. John shares personal experiences from his own life to illustrate the importance of taking risks and embracing failure in order to grow and improve. He encourages us to change our perspective, understand that the fear of failure is unfounded, and invest in ourselves to become better singers.

Episode highlights:

• Taking risks and embracing failure are essential for growth and improvement as a singer.
• Performing in live situations and recording in professional studios provide valuable learning experiences.
• Investing in ourselves, seeking professional help, and practicing regularly are key to becoming better 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 talks about honoring and nurturing your natural gifts in singing. We need both natural talent and hard work to achieve success in singing. John shares examples of singers with natural ability who have also put in the work to develop their skills, and he encourages singers to embrace their unique gifts and work hard to refine and share them with others.

Episode highlights:

• Natural talent alone is not enough to achieve success in singing; hard work and training are also necessary.
• Singers with natural ability should not take their gifts for granted and should work even harder to refine their skills.
• Developing a strong work ethic is crucial for singers who may not have natural talent but can surpass others through dedication and effort.
• Artistry in singing is not just about having a perfect voice; it also involves developing one's unique gifts and using them to create meaningful music.

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 uniqueness of each voice, and encourages singers to reflect on why they sing and what brings them joy. He explores the concept of limitations and how to work within them while following your natural gifts. Be honest, and check in regularly with yourself about what truly makes you happy as a singer.

Episode highlights:

• Reflect on why you sing and what brings you joy in order to stay motivated.
• Recognize and work within your limitations as a singer.
• Focus on a narrow lane of expertise and develop your natural gifts.
• Regular self-reflection is important to understand what truly makes you happy as a singer.

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 explains that while it is helpful to group similar things together to understand complex skills, it becomes problematic when we assume that similar things are the same. The physical and acoustic aspects of different vocal modes and how they relate to chest voice, head voice, and mix are often misunderstood.  It is important to constantly refine our approach to singing and be aware of the nuances and subtleties of our own voice.

Episode highlights:

• Grouping similar things together helps us understand complex skills, but assuming they are the same can be problematic.
• Vocal registers, such as chest voice, head voice, and mix, have both physical and acoustic aspects.
• As we age and our voice changes, we need to constantly refine our approach to singing.
• Every note in our voice is its own register, and it's important to treat them differently.

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