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The Intelligent Vocalist

Hosted by world renowned vocal coach John Henny, The Intelligent Vocalist delves into all things singing - from anatomy and vocal science, to performance, lessons, health, artist development and inside industry practices, Join John as he opens the door to the world of singing and gives insights gleaned from his many decades of teaching everyone from beginners to superstars, as well as training other leading voice teachers.

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18:22

Episode 139 - The Power of Negative Thinking

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/11/29

We are often encouraged to stay positive - think positive thoughts! But can negative thoughts help us with our singing? Negative reframing is a powerful psychological tool that can help break us out of complacency and setbacks. In this episode, John discusses how to use negative reframing to give yourself a mental boost and to stay energetically moving forward on your vocal path.

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18:04

Episode 138 - Stop Comparing!

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/11/26

We all love comparisons - top ten best and worst lists are consistently reliable clickbait. We also love to categorize and compare singers - including ourselves. But the comparison game often leads to frustration loss of motivation. In this episode, John discusses why comparing ourselves to others is often a losing proposition and why you need to compete with only one person - yourself.

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18:19

Episode 137 - The Voice of Your Mind

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/11/22

A great voice is the product of great thoughts. The delicate balances of singing require precise thoughts to control the many muscles involved in the process. In this episode, John discusses the importance of a clear, focused mind, and how to approach thought in your practice and performance.

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16:14

Episode 136 - Being Too Careful

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/11/19

It takes work and dedication to learn to mix and blend through the vocal break. It also requires a period of being very careful to establish the new balanced in the voice. The problem is when the singer gets stuck in this particular place, afraid to sing more openly and robustly. In this episode, John discusses this issue and why you need to get out of this overly careful approach once it has done its job.

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18:20

Episode 135 - A Voice Lesson from Bruce Lee

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/11/15

"Research your own experience. Absorb what is useful, reject what is useless, add what is essentially your own." - Bruce Lee Bruce Lee's quest to fuse the martial arts in his way still inspires. His philosophies are also applicable to the art of singing. In this episode, John discusses how to adapt and apply Lee's approach to find your technique and artistry. EPISODE LINKS: Voice Teacher Influencer book Science and Saucery podcast Voice Teacher Reacts YouTube video Boldly Belting course

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18:08

Episode 134 - Mind Your Tongue

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/11/12

The tongue is a critical part of good, balanced singing, but our awareness can often be lacking. In this episode, John discusses why tongue placement helps with registration and balance, and how to control the tongue when belting high, strong notes. EPISODE LINKS Boldly Belting

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18:59

Episode 133 - Why Are You Practicing?

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/11/08

The repetition of practice can often lead to unfocused and "mindless" sessions. The question "why?" is a great way to filter and focus your efforts and awareness and to get better results from your efforts. In this episode, John explores the power of knowing why you are practicing.

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21:02

Episode 132 - Mindfulness and Singing

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/11/05

Mindfulness is becoming extremely popular, and for good reason. The scientific consensus is that meditation has concrete benefits, including increased focus, awareness, and brain function. The ability to direct your focus is one of the cornerstones of mindful meditation, and the practical applications for singers are immense. In this episode, John discusses how to begin the practice of mindfulness and how it can positively impact your practicing and performance. EPISODE LINKS Waking Up App

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20:37

Episode 131 - Listen to the Music

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/11/01

Singing is such a mind intensive endeavor that it is easy to ignore the richness of information around us. The music we are singing over is full of clues and instructions to help us deliver fantastically musical performances - but we need to listen. In this episode, John discusses the cues embedded in the music and how to listen to bring your vocal performance to a higher level. SHOW LINKS: The Boldly Belting course.

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21:39

Episode 130 - What Makes a Great Voice Teacher?

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/10/29

There endless debates about what makes a great voice teacher - celebrity clients, excellent singing voice, scientific expertise, the list goes on. In this episode, John draws on his years of experience training hundreds of voice teachers to discuss the traits he finds in exceptional teachers.

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18:05

Episode 129 - So You Had a Bad Performance

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/10/25

No one enjoys giving a bad vocal performance - but it happens to us all. The aftermath of failing onstage can be devastating, but there are great lessons to be learned from a less than perfect performance. In this episode, John discusses how to recover and improve from your vocal disasters.

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19:51

Episode 128 - Practice Less, Improve More

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/10/23

We all have 24 hours in a day, and the time we can take out of this limited resource for practicing is precious. Inspired by James Schramko's bestselling book, Work Less, Make More, John applies this concept to practice sessions. Learn John's best tips for getting real results from your practice sessions so you can get out there and really sing!

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21:11

Episode 127 - Don't Hesitate

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/10/18

He (or she) who hesitates is lost. This should be the mantra of every singer. Plunging into scary, risky situations is what propels us and helps create musical breakthroughs. In this episode, John discusses why you should push hesitation aside and embrace the fear of the unknown. EPISODE LINKS Penn's Sunday School Podcast

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Episode 126 - Using Your Eyes

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/10/15

The eyes are indeed the window to the soul, and the secret to emotionally capturing and moving an audience. In this episode, John discusses how to use your eyes to impact an audience and to help raise your vocal performances to new heights. EPISODE LINKS Carole D'Andrea Singing Performance Classes

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23:28

Episode 125 - Singing in BELTinese

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/10/11

High, intense belting requires finely-tuned resonance, otherwise, the results can be disastrous. In this episode, John discusses the concept of BELTinese - the language adjustments necessary to sing thrilling high notes with balance and ease.

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Episode 124 - How to Make Rapid Singing Improvement

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/10/08

The voice is an incredibly tricky instrument, and there are periods when our improvement can seem to stall or even go in the opposite direction. In this episode, John discusses how to create a routine that can help propel your voice to the next levels.

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23:56

Episode 123 - Information Overload

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/10/04

Voice science is advancing our understanding of singing by leaps and bounds - but it's also becoming a bit overwhelming. In this episode, John looks at the role of knowledge in singing and why an overreliance on science can be a problem.

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Episode 122 - The Crumbling Walls

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/10/01

East is East and West is West - so went the Kipling poem and opposing voice teacher camps. But now the walls between educators are crumbling as science and knowledge are creating a common language and understanding. In this episode, John discusses the bridges between the classical and contemporary voice teachers and why it's a great time to be a singer.

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Episode 121 - Your Two Voices

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/09/27

We are born with two voices - one that flips into high falsetto and one that can speak and yell. These voices work great for communicating, cheering, or calling for help. But for singing strong high notes? Not so much. In this episode, John discusses these two natural voices and why we need to navigate the middle between them in order to expand our vocal range and color.

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22:13

Episode 120 - Your Brain on Singing

The Intelligent Vocalist ·

2019/09/24

Singing is a skill that can frustrate even the most gifted musicians. Part of the problem is the tenuous connection between our brain and instrument. In this episode, John discusses how to approach your brain and singing, and how the right thoughts can help you improve as a singer.

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