The Intelligent Vocalist
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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 gle...
Episodis Recents
461 episodis
Episode 460 - Strength Training for the Aging Voice
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explains why voices can feel weaker, breathier, or less stable over time and why those changes are n...
Episode 459 - How to Safely Get Your Voice Back After Illness
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John walks singers through what is really happening in the voice during and after illness, and why testin...
Episode 458 - Why Vocal Resolutions Fail (The Science of Consistency)
In this episode, John explains why most vocal resolutions collapse by spring and what the science of learning reveals about building real, lasting pro...
Episode 457 - The Mature Voice, Tech, & Limitations: 5 Key Insights from 2025
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John reflects on what the past year has taught him about working with aging voices, adapting to new techn...
Episode 456 - Essential Musical Skills Every Singer Needs
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John breaks down the core musical skills singers need in order to grow consistently and sing with confide...
Episode 455 - Don't Get Replaced by Technology
In this episode, John looks at how new technology has always reshaped the music industry and what singers can learn from past shifts. From synthesizer...
Episode 454 - Know Your Energy Rhythms
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John breaks down how your mental, physical, and emotional energy cycles affect your singing. He explains...
Episode 453 - Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Body
In this episode, John talks about the shift every singer must make from overthinking the voice to letting the body lead. He explains how true vocal fr...
Episode 452 - Why Singers Need to Read
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores how reading great literature can deepen a singer's emotional awareness, imagination, and co...
Episode 451 - Boredom: The Hidden Gateway to Mastery
In this episode, John explores why boredom isn't something to avoid but a necessary part of deep learning and true skill development. He explains how...
Episode 450 - The Changing Theories of Vocal Resonance
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John unpacks how scientific understanding of vocal resonance has evolved. He explains how these changing...
Episode 449 - Three Questions to Transform Your Singing
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John shares three simple but powerful questions that can completely shift how you approach your singing p...
Episode 448 - Protect Your Singing Mind
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John talks about the unique challenges singers face because the mind and voice are so deeply connected. H...
Episode 447 - Finding Your Voice Again After a Long Layoff
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John talks about the struggles singers face when returning to their voice after time away, whether from t...
Episode 446 - An Amazing Breathing Warmup
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John discusses a revolutionary breathing warm-up technique that can significantly enhance singing perform...
Episode 445 - Why People Like (or Dislike) Your Voice…It’s Not What You Think
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John looks at why people respond so differently to the same voice. He explains how emotional connection a...
Episode 444 - Revisiting Practical Vocal Acoustics with Ken Bozeman
In this episode, Ken Bozeman discusses the evolution of his book Practical Vocal Acoustics and the updates made in the second edition. He explores var...
Episode 443 - Stop the Vocal Gaslighting
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John addresses the harmful messages singers often receive that lead to shame, doubt, and discouragement....
Episode 442 - My Five Most Controversial Viewpoints
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John shares five viewpoints he believes may challenge the status quo in voice teaching. From rethinking w...
Episode 441 - Art and Creativity in the Age of AI with Guoying Yang
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John is joined by Guoying Yang, an interdisciplinary researcher and voice teacher, whose work focuses on...
Episode - 440 - Embracing Cognitive Dissonance
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John talks about the value of holding opposing ideas in singing and teaching without rushing to resolve t...
Episode 439 - The Brain’s Singing Sweet Spot
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John digs into the idea of criticality, the brain's "sweet spot" for learning, creativity, and performanc...
Episode 438 - Overcoming Performance Anxiety with Lucie Burns
In this episode, John talks with Lucie Burns—author, musician, and performance coach—about the deeper emotional roots of performance anxiety. Lucie sh...
Episode 437 - Developing Pitch Matching Skills
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John shares his personal journey with pitch-matching and explores how singers can improve this critical s...
Episode 436 - Being Wrong Can Still Be Right
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores why even inaccurate or oversimplified vocal concepts can still be helpful and meaningful in...
Episode 435 - Six Voice Teachers You Should Follow
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John shares six voice teachers who have deeply influenced his own work and are helping to shape the futur...
Episode 434 - The Hidden Reasons Behind Vocal Issues with Tara Simon
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, acclaimed vocal coach and YouTube creator Tara Simon joins the conversation to explore the deeper causes...
Episode 433 - The Dip
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores the concept of The Dip, based on Seth Godin's work, and how it applies to the journey of si...
Episode 432 - Top Ten Changes in Vocal Education
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John reflects on how vocal education has evolved over the years since he began teaching. From the rise of...
Episode 431 - Seven Ways Aging Affects the Voice
In this episode, John shares his personal experience with age-related vocal challenges and outlines seven ways the voice changes over time. He explain...
Episode 430 - The Sometimes Vowels
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John dives into the power of the "sometimes vowels" Y and W—why they're more than just grammar quirks and...
Episode 429 - Owning the Room
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores how singers can project presence and energy to truly "own the room" during a performance. H...
Episode 428 - Registration Confusion
In this episode, John unpacks the confusion around vocal registers and why the terminology can sometimes do more harm than good. He encourages singers...
Episode 427 - Training With Kindness
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores the vital role of self-kindness in vocal training. He shares how negative self-talk can der...
Episode 426 - Too Overwhelmed to Sing
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John Henny speaks to those who feel too overwhelmed to sing, reminding us that singing can be a form of s...
Episode 425 - How Wrong is Wrong?
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores the blurred lines between technical accuracy and practical usefulness in voice teaching. He...
Episode 424 Becoming Fascinated With Your Voice
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John delves into the deeply personal experience of discovering your voice. He emphasizes mindfulness, sel...
Episode 423 - The Voice/Body Connection
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explains how cultivating physical awareness can dramatically improve vocal technique and performance...
Episode 422 - Your Vocal Biological Clock
In this episode, John explores how aging affects the voice and the importance of caring for it over time. He emphasizes that consistent, focused pract...
Episode 421 - Vocal Massage with Stephen King
In this episode, John speaks with voice teacher, body psychotherapist, and founder of the Voice Care Centre in the UK, Stephen King, about his upcomin...