The Intelligent Vocalist

In this episode, John talks about the importance of taking steps to sharpen your skills.   Episode Highlights: Plan and prepare Set time to practice Find the right people   To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com .

In this podcast episode, John discusses how skill assessment can help you celebrate your strengths and work on your weaknesses.   Episode Highlights: Singers are vocal athletes Paving your way with your unique abilities Improving your musicality Developing emotional expression   To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Te...

In this episode, John discusses the importance of active listening in improving musicianship and how to develop it.   Episode Highlights: Working on rhythm Getting into music theory Expanding your music palette   To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice...

In this episode, John talks about the importance of embracing boredom. Episode Highlights: The attributes of great musicians Great breakthroughs that come from boredom The mind and body connection To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academ...

In this episode, John discusses the vocal tract and its primary importance in the singing process. Episode Highlights: The transient theory of voice production The surprising way the vocal folds produce sound The primacy of the vocal tract To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training...

In this episode, John talks with Rick Cowley, founder of VysionQuest, about getting in touch with your "true self" to gain direction and inspiration for understanding your greater purpose. Episode Highlights: How did VysionQuest, start? How do you get True Clarity? How do people find their "greater purpose"? What is the triangle of self-understanding? For more information on VysionQuest and Rick C...

In this episode, John talks about the concept of the small mind. Episode Highlights: The small mind does have its purpose and importance.  Goals of meditation Allowing yourself to let go How to move to your larger mind To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporar...

In this episode, John talks about handling feedback and criticism. Episode Highlights: Constructive vs Destructive criticism Welcoming feedback Healthy self-criticism is important The power of continuous improvement To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary V...

In this episode, John discusses how to persevere when facing challenges. Episode Highlights: Struggles in singing The challenge of aging Finding new ways to work To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com .

In this episode, John talks with voice teacher Spencer Welch about quick vocal tips and the almost addiction that singers can have, jumping from vocal tip to vocal tip. Episode Highlights: The dangers of quick tips in a quick tip video Learning voice from Youtube is not the same Experience is important Find that person who can be empathetic to your needs Find out more about Spencer at https://www....

In this episode, John talks about the importance of skill and knowledge in singing. Episode Highlights: Importance of investing in your singing knowledge Main principle concepts of music and singing How singing can impact life skills Development of emotional intelligence through singing To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons wit...

In this episode, John talks about finding the balance between professional and personal life with vocalist entrepreneur Danielle Tucker. Episode Highlights: What are the Professional Boundaries? How we adjust to technology during the pandemic Taking responsibility for ourselves The risks we take if we don't create those boundaries Attend the FREE Unstoppable Singer Summit: https://jhvs--unstoppabl...

In this episode, John talks about his experiences and struggles with his vocals. Episode Highlights: At one point in our lives, we will experience challenges. Our voice is our most important tool of communication. Choose the right mentor. To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training,...

In this episode, John talks with James Swanwick about singing and alcohol and how to break that relationship. Episode Highlights: Singing and alcohol go hand in hand. How do we know we crossed over the line? Breakthrough comes when we are clear and focused. Cultural conditioning is real. To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons wi...

In this episode, John talks about the Three Biggest Project Obstacles Episode Highlights: What are the Three Biggest Project Obstacles? The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. Imposter Syndrome. Accountability. To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Voiceschool.com, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker T...

In this episode, John talks about the power of limitation and adversity Episode Highlights: Know your limitations Do not resist adversity Embrace You and what you have to offer To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny....

In this episode, John talks with the expert Stefanos Antypas about social media for artists. Episode Highlights: How to set yourself apart in social media Misconceptions about social media Identify what makes you different. Focus is essential. To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Trai...

In this episode, John talks about the mystery of the creative mind. Episode Highlights: Focus on your creativity. How Mindless entertainment can be "junk food". Embrace all aspects of you. Benefits of allowing occasional boredom. To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the...

In this episode, John talks about how instruments can give you an advantage in music. Episode Highlights: Instruments give you better grounding and understanding of music. What are the advantages of playing piano? Rhythm is one skill that sets singers apart. All work in music is rewarded. To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons w...

In this episode, John talks about how singing and speaking are basically synonymous. Episode Highlights: The human voice is music. What is vocal fry? A healthy speaking voice is going to help your singing voice. Music is speech. To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the C...

In this episode, John talks about vocal ruts and what to do if you're stuck in one. Episode Highlights: What is vocal rut? The challenges of vocal ruts How self-study can help with vocal rut Get yourself lessons To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice...

In this episode, John talks about singing and stoicism and how this can be an opportunity to learn and grow. Episode Highlights: What is stoicism? Failure is okay and instructive. Ultimate lessons to learn from stoicism Use the information to grow and be the best version To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching T...

In this episode, John talks about singing and the yips. Episode Highlights: What are the Yips in terms of relating them to singing? Taking a break can be the best thing you can do. Try learning from other teachers. Meditation can be helpful. To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Traini...

In this episode, John talks with the bestselling author Nancy Bos about  singing  and  the  subconscious. Episode Highlights: The mindset and how it is connected to the instruments. The ego, consciousness and frontal cortex are the things that keeps us from being creative, mindful and in the moment. How anxiety affects your singing performance. Getting rid of your fear will make you enjoy the expe...

In this episode, John talks about developing groove and time and how these are important in contemporary music. Episode Highlights: Contemporary music is time and groove-oriented. Developing your sense of time. Breaking a song into pulses. Another word for groove is feel. To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments, and Voice Lessons with his Teaching...