The Intelligent Vocalist

Vocal health might be a somewhat unglamorous list of dos and don'ts, but it is a major part of being a good singer.   John explains key points you need to know to keep yourself healthy and to make sure your voice lasts. Understand key foods, medications, and lifestyle choices that can create serious problems for the singer. No matter how good your vocal technique is, if you don't stay healthy you ...

Vocal resonance really is the difference between sounding awful, sounding just okay, or being absolutely amazing.  Resonance acts as the filter and the amplifier for the sound waves you create, and correctly adjusting your resonance is a must for good singing. John breaks down this complex subject into easy to understand bites.  Join him in this podcast and get crucial knowledge to become a better...

Do you struggle with pitch?  Are you worried you might be tone deaf?  In this podcast John explains the main causes of singing out-of-tune and how to correct them. Struggling with pitch is an almost certainty if you are not using correct technique.  John gives you the understanding to fix these issues and to get your voice on path to in-tune singing. This episode is a must for anyone struggling wi...

As a singer, understanding the vocal cords is an important part of learning your instrument, yet so few singers really know how they work.   In this episode, John breaks down the anatomy and function of the vocal cords in easy to understand language, in order to give you greater knowledge and control over your singing.  

Finding the right voice teacher is critical for your future success as a singer.  What are the most important things to look for when choosing a teacher?  You might be surprised at John's answers. The voice teaching industry is marketed like any other.  In this episode, John helps you see what is hype and what is real when looking at potential teachers.

In any skill there is usually one technical shift that can bring a big change. In this episode, John reveals his one technical trick and how it has helped bring about big changes in singer's abilities to hit higher notes and remove strain. The reasons why this "trick" works are also explored, including what is happening at the physical level of the voice. This episode is a must for singers!

In this introductory episode, renowned Los Angeles voice instructor John Henny gives you the lowdown on the show's philosophy, what you can expect from future episodes, and why he's doing this in the first place. The Intelligent Vocalist explores singing on every level.  It is based on the idea that the more you know about the voice and how it works, the better you can sing.  John's insights into...