Episode 279 – Slow Down!
In this episode, John talks about how trying to keep up with the information coming at us in a continually speeding up world can be overwhelming and distract us from truly connecting with our voices and creativity. Episode Highlights: We are in a modern world where it is constantly speeding up, and the rate at…
Episode 278 – Non-Conceptual Singing
In this episode, John talks about how concepts and judgment can hold us back from truly experiencing our voices and that learning to let go and embrace being in the moment will enhance our singing and our performance. Episode Highlights: What are you truly experiencing when you are singing? How labeling or trying to define…
Episode 277 – Music Career Reality with Jeffrey Lee Campbell
In this episode, John talks with world-renowned guitarist and author Jeffrey Lee Campbell about his experiences touring with Sting, among others, and his journey as a professional musician. Episode Highlights: Jeffrey talks about his passion for music and how his feelings of “music or bust” drove his career How touring as a musician is both…
Episode 276 – The Power of Humility
In this episode, John talks about how humility and accepting the twists and turns in life and our singing journeys will help us to grow and experience more. Episode Highlights: There are times in life when circumstances force you to be humble Resistance to reality can hold you back Success is not a straight line…
Episode 275 – The High Cost of Criticism
In this episode, John talks about the fear of criticism and how to re-adjust your mindset to be able to put yourself out there to share your knowledge and talents. Episode Highlights: How the fear of criticism holds people back from sharing their knowledge Understanding how social media can feed off of negativity and how…
Episode 274 – Vocal Endoscopies With Kerrie Obert
In this episode, John talks with Kerrie Obert, a Speech-Language Pathologist, singing voice specialist, and voice teacher, about endoscopies and the insights about the voice she has found. Episode Highlights: Kerrie talks about her journey in developing a deeper understanding of the voice through her experience with endoscopies Vocal folds are only part of the…
Episode 273 – Don’t Miss Your Breakthroughs
In this episode, John talks about mindset around major vocal breakthroughs and how arriving at our “big” goals is a good thing, but only focusing on big wins can cloud our daily awareness with “small wins” and the important steps we take daily in our vocal growth. Episode Highlights: How breakthroughs can lead to a…
Episode 272 – Singing and Weight Loss with Jeff Alani Stanfill
In this episode, John talks with Jeff Alani Stanfill, an accomplished vocal coach, and singer, about how weight loss can affect someone’s singing voice. Episode Highlights: Jeff talks about his musical journey and how his health played a part in his decisions around weight loss John and Jeff share similar experiences of how, as they…
Episode 271 – Getting Back to Basics
In this episode, John talks about how breaking down your vocal study to the core elements and getting back to basics can solidify fundamental vocal techniques and essentially lead to better singing. Episode Highlights: Dialing down the difficulty level to isolate and focus on core elements of singing can reinforce good habits Breaking down “Air,…
Episode 270 – The Problem of High-Level Concepts
In this episode, John talks about how in this day and age, although we have access to so much information, sometimes trying to apply high-level knowledge before learning core concepts can slow down one’s progress or end up being just confusing. Episode Highlights: The importance of fundamental techniques High-level concepts can be distracting Steps a…