Episode 199 – Are You Experienced?
There is only so much we can read and study about a physical skill. At some point, you need to establish the sensations and balances in your nervous system and awareness. In this episode, John discusses the need to experience singing and performance at higher and higher skill levels and establish a path of continuous…
Episode 198 – Embracing Change
Change is inevitable but rarely easy. In our current turbulent times, change is accelerating at a breakneck and often frightening pace. In this episode, John discusses how change can be positive and how to start creating future singing success.
Episode 197 – Interview with the Naked Vocalist Part II
In Part II of John’s interview with Steve Giles and Chris Johnson of the Naked Vocalist Podcast, they discuss the ultimate question: “What’s the secret of singing?”
Episode 196 – Interview with the Naked Vocalist, Part I
Steve Giles and Chris Johnson of the Naked Vocalist Podcast are two of the world’s leading contemporary voice teachers. In Part I of a two-part interview, John talks with Steve and Chris about what they currently find most exciting in the world of voice and how to have successful online lessons. Episode Links: The Naked…
Episode 195 – Performance Anxiety Coach, Ingela Onstad
The pandemic has allowed some industries to thrive while nearly wiping out others. Performance has been hit especially hard, creating a long struggle for singers. In this episode, John talks with performance anxiety coach and mental health professional, Ingela Onstad. Ingela discusses the stresses singers have been dealing with and how to stay focused, motivated,…
Episode 194 – Working With Great Musicians
As you progress in your singing, you will likely start to interact with better musicians. Higher-level musicians will listen to and interact with you differently than novice players. At the same time, you will need to respond to these musicians on a deeper level. In this episode, John discusses how to listen and respond to…
Episode 193 – Avoiding Binary Thinking
Our current world has many of us retreating to us vs. them, binary thinking. This attitude can creep into our views of singing and technique, which can blind us to other helpful methods and views. In this episode, John explores the problems of binary thinking and why the ideas of “one true technique” are misguided…
Episode 192 – The Theatre Life with Kristian Lavercombe
Kristian Lavercombe has starred in major productions from Urinetown to Jesus Christ Superstar, but he is best known for playing Riff Raff in the Rocky Horror Show. Kristian holds the world record at over eighteen hundred performances. In this episode, John and Kristian discuss his successful career and his best advice for singers looking to…
Episode 191 – Beyond Technique
Vocal technique is a vital skill, but it can also become a trap, leaving singers frustrated and less connected with their performances. In this episode, John discusses getting beyond technique to the highest level of singing – selfless communication and connection.
Episode 190 – Singing for the Self-Conscious
You can have all the vocal technique in the world, but if you can’t conquer your mental fears and roadblocks, you will struggle to perform at your best. Becky Gilhespie, a leading voice teacher in London, and now Australia, has published a new book, Singing for the Self-Conscious, to help singers breakthrough their mental hurdles.…