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Episode 332 - Resonance and Registration

The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny

Release Date: 08/08/2023

Episode 348 - The Singers Talk with Jason Thomas Gordon show art Episode 348 - The Singers Talk with Jason Thomas Gordon

The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny

In this episode, John talks with drummer, singer, and author Jason Thomas Gordon about his book, The Singers Talk. Jason spent nearly a decade interviewing some of the greatest vocalists in modern music to compile this wonderful resource guide for singers.   Episode highlights: Singers don’t seem to have many resources compared to other musical instruments. This is a book you can continuously to learn from. Even these incredible professionals struggle with self-doubt. Jason asked questions that these singers were never really asked before.   To learn more about Jason Thomas...

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Episode 347 - Avoiding the Three Terrible Cs of Singing show art Episode 347 - Avoiding the Three Terrible Cs of Singing

The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny

In this episode, John talks about the three terrible Cs that can affect your singing growth.   Episode Highlights: Our own human nature can trap us in the three Cs. Your journey is to uncover and express the best, most honest version of you. Singing and the voice provide continuous learning.   To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses,  featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: 

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Episode 346 - Vocal Tremor and the Aging Voice with Kerrie Obert show art Episode 346 - Vocal Tremor and the Aging Voice with Kerrie Obert

The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny

In this episode, John talks with Kerrie Obert, a Speech-Language Pathologist, Singing Voice Specialist, and Voice Teacher, about vocal tremors that can develop in aging voices, and the current treatments available to help find stability in the voice again.    Episode Highlights: There is unfortunately still not a lot that is known about what can cause a tremor to develop A tremor and vibrato have some shared neurological origins The techniques in Kerrie Obert’s course can also help with wobbly vibrato   You can learn more about Kerrie and her courses at: and   To...

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Episode 345 – Dealing with Frustration show art Episode 345 – Dealing with Frustration

The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny

In this episode, John talks about how frustration can actually be a guide for us in our singing journeys, and how to better navigate frustration when we experience it.   Episode Highlights: Frustration shows that something is important to you and that you care Quitting is not always wrong Frustration is like a “check engine” light Asking “What, why, and how?” can help you work through frustration   To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses,  featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher...

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Episode 344 - The Price of Vocal Shame with Lisa Perks show art Episode 344 - The Price of Vocal Shame with Lisa Perks

The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny

In this episode, John and singing teacher Lisa Perks explore the hidden cost of vocal shame. They share personal stories and strategies to overcome self-doubt, making it a riveting listen for all. Episode Highlights: The Challenge of Vocal Wobble The Psychological Consequences of Vocal Damage The Impact of Losing One's Voice To find out more about Lisa and her programs, visit . 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: .

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Episode 343 - Gestures and Singing with Heather Baker show art Episode 343 - Gestures and Singing with Heather Baker

The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny

In this episode, John engages in an enlightening conversation with Heather Baker, a distinguished vocal coach and the first British teacher certified as Level 5 in Speech Level Singing (SLS)—their discussion centers around the intriguing relationship between singing and gesturing.  Episode Highlights: The neuro side of singing The advantages of gestures to singing The use of gestures in conducting singers To find out more about Heather and her programs, visit . To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, online courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching...

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Episode 342 - Getting Over Your Vocal Skis show art Episode 342 - Getting Over Your Vocal Skis

The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny

In this episode, John explores the difficulties of trying to master everything all at once, and shares his advice on how we can all learn to not get over our vocal skis.  Episode Highlight: The temptation to step beyond the starting point Good ways of checking in on your growth The practice of learning how to filter information 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: .

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Episode 341 - Continuing Education with Debbie Winter show art Episode 341 - Continuing Education with Debbie Winter

The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny

In this episode, John engages in a riveting conversation with law lecturer turned voice coach, Debbie Winter, exploring the importance of continuing education and reclaiming your vocal power after a setback. Episode Highlights: Rediscovering your voice Working towards a vision Completing one idea at a time To know more about Debbie Winter, visit: 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: .  

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Episode 340 -Your Higher Musical Self with Jim Dix show art Episode 340 -Your Higher Musical Self with Jim Dix

The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny

In this episode, John discusses with the first-rate vocal coach and vocalist Jim Dix about committing to a disciplined routine to achieve your higher musical self. Episode Highlights: Envisioning the ultimate, optimal self Different practice approaches Challenges in starting your skills-improvement journey To find out more about Jim and his programs, visit . 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: .

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Episode 339 - You Never Sing the Same Note Twice show art Episode 339 - You Never Sing the Same Note Twice

The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny

In this episode, John talks about the magic of music and how, just as you never step in the same stream twice, you never sing the same note twice. Episode Highlights: The Transient Vocal Theory The Natural Tremors in the Body The Illusion of Permanence  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: .

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In this episode, John creatively discusses quarter-wave resonators, resonance, and registration.

Episode Highlights:

  • The voice is a quarter-wave resonator
  • Sound wave starts at equilibrium until a disturbance is created
  • Nodes are zero displacements, while antinodes represent maximum velocity

 

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.