Episode 336 - The Limits of Technique with Gabriel Weiner
The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny
Release Date: 09/05/2023
Episode 393 - The Enemy Is the Self
The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny
In this episode, John Henny explores how the ego and the sense of self can hinder our progress and limit our potential as singers and creatives. It’s important to turn our attention outward and focus on helping others, rather than being self-centered. He also talks about the role of practice in overcoming the self and achieving a state of flow in singing. Dissolve the self and trust in the process of singing in order to experience the highest level of singing. Episode highlights: The self doesn’t want failure; it just wants protection. Imposter syndrome is when you make it about you....
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Episode 392 - The Discipline of Professional Singing with Leigh McRae
The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny
In this episode, John Henny interviews Leigh McRae, a 30-year veteran of the music industry as a singer, actor, songwriter, vocal coach and recording artist. They discuss Leigh’s journey as a singer, the influence of his professional experience on his teaching, and the importance of consistent vocal habits and skills. They also touch on the challenges performers face, the impact of the pandemic on singers, and the importance of maintaining vocal health and technique. Leigh shares his daily regimen for vocal maintenance and emphasizes the need for preparation and conditioning in order to...
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Episode 391 - The Right Time Never Comes
The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny
In this episode, John Henny shares his own experiences of waiting for the right time to work on projects and emphasizes the importance of taking action and starting now. Time is limited, and waiting for the perfect moment is a fantasy. The right time doesn’t exist, and if you wait for that, you’ll never get started. Episode highlights: There is never a perfect time to work on your voice, so start now. Successful musicians like the Beatles had a strong work ethic and didn't wait for inspiration or the right time. Even if you can't afford private lessons, there are affordable or free...
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Episode 390 - Don’t Fear the Teacher
The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny
In this episode, John shares a story of a student who was afraid to bring new information to their teacher. The need for trust and open communication in the student-teacher relationship is especially crucial when it comes to the voice. The role of the teacher is a guide, and it is important to take control of your own voice and education. He encourages students to question their teachers and bring in outside information, while also respecting the expertise and guidance of their teacher. Episode highlights: Trust and open communication are essential in the student-teacher relationship....
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Episode 389 - Learning to Sing with AI
The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny
In this episode, John Henny discusses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in learning to sing, and the potential benefits and challenges of AI. He explains how he uses AI, particularly ChatGPT, to train and have conversations with custom AI models. He also explores the future possibilities of AI in voice teaching and learning. John encourages listeners to embrace AI as a tool for learning and expanding their knowledge. Episode highlights: AI has the potential to make focused voice instruction more accessible to a wider audience. The human element and connection in voice teaching will...
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Episode 388 - The Power of Learning an Instrument
The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny
In this episode, John shares the story of his mother, who decided to learn piano in her 80s and how it has improved her musical abilities. John emphasizes the importance of audiation skills for singers and how learning a fixed instrument like piano or ukulele can enhance these skills. He also highlights the impact of rhythm and phrasing on vocal performance and the benefits of playing an instrument for singers. Episode highlights: Learning an instrument can enhance audiation skills for singers. Rhythm and phrasing are crucial for vocal performance. Playing a fixed instrument like piano or...
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Episode 387 - The Spotlight Effect
The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny
In this episode, John explains that the spotlight effect is a cognitive bias that leads us to believe that we are being noticed more than we actually are. This can hinder our progress and make us afraid of taking risks and making mistakes. John shares personal experiences from his own life to illustrate the importance of taking risks and embracing failure in order to grow and improve. He encourages us to change our perspective, understand that the fear of failure is unfounded, and invest in ourselves to become better singers. Episode highlights: Taking risks and embracing failure are...
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Episode 386 - Honor Your Gifts
The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny
In this episode, John Henny talks about honoring and nurturing your natural gifts in singing. We need both natural talent and hard work to achieve success in singing. John shares examples of singers with natural ability who have also put in the work to develop their skills, and he encourages singers to embrace their unique gifts and work hard to refine and share them with others. Episode highlights: Natural talent alone is not enough to achieve success in singing; hard work and training are also necessary. Singers with natural ability should not take their gifts for granted and should work...
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Episode 385 - Know Thy Singing Self
The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny
In this episode, John Henny discusses the uniqueness of each voice, and encourages singers to reflect on why they sing and what brings them joy. He explores the concept of limitations and how to work within them while following your natural gifts. Be honest, and check in regularly with yourself about what truly makes you happy as a singer. Episode highlights: Reflect on why you sing and what brings you joy in order to stay motivated. Recognize and work within your limitations as a singer. Focus on a narrow lane of expertise and develop your natural gifts. Regular self-reflection is important...
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Episode 384 - Similar vs Same
The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny
In this episode, John Henny explains that while it is helpful to group similar things together to understand complex skills, it becomes problematic when we assume that similar things are the same. The physical and acoustic aspects of different vocal modes and how they relate to chest voice, head voice, and mix are often misunderstood. It is important to constantly refine our approach to singing and be aware of the nuances and subtleties of our own voice. Episode highlights: Grouping similar things together helps us understand complex skills, but assuming they are the same can be...
info_outlineIn this episode, John discusses with voice teacher Gabriel Weiner the limits of technique in singing.
Episode Highlights:
- Matching students with the right voice teachers
- Teaching learners to have a vocal vision
- The Passaggio is a Boogeyman
To know more about Gabriel, visit: https://www.contemporaryvoicelessons.com/
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.