The Intelligent Vocalist

John Henny

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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476 episodes
Updated July 14

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Apr 11, 2023 · 22 min
Episode 315 – The Three Biggest Project Obstacles
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 Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com
Apr 4, 2023 · 21 min
Episode 314 – The Power of Limitation and Adversity
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.com
Mar 28, 2023 · 26 min
Episode 313 – Social Media for Musicians with Stefanos Antypas
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 Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com.
Mar 21, 2023 · 20 min
Episode 312 – Your Creative Mind
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 Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com
Mar 14, 2023 · 23 min
Episode 311 - Piano Basics for Singers
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 with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com
Mar 7, 2023 · 17 min
Episode 310 – Always Be Singing
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 Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com
Feb 28, 2023 · 19 min
Episode 309 - Breaking Out of Vocal Ruts
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 Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com
Feb 21, 2023 · 16 min
Episode 308 - The Stoic Singer
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 Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com
Feb 14, 2023 · 18 min
Episode 307 – Singing and the Yips
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 Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com
Feb 7, 2023 · 23 min
Episode 306 - Singing and the Subconscious with Nancy Bos
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 experience wholely and completely. 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
Jan 31, 2023 · 20 min
Episode 305 - Developing Your Groove and Time
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 Team of Experts, Speaker Training, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com
Jan 24, 2023 · 20 min
Episode 304 - How To Develop Your Natural Drive
In this episode, John talks about how to develop your natural drive, do better and improve. Episode Highlights: How dopamine works and helps us We are given certain gifts that are sometimes taken for granted What to do to increase dopamine in our brain Focus to get the reward of 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 Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com
Jan 17, 2023 · 19 min
Episode 303 - The Key To Vocal Break Throughs
In this episode, John talks about The Key to Vocal Breakthroughs and how they are necessary for our motivation and drive. Episode Highlights: The importance of a three-month planner Why it is important to handle our thoughts? What are the best things you can do over the 13 weeks? Get your right moves to have the best breakthroughs. 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
Jan 10, 2023 · 19 min
Episode 302 - Following the Process
In this episode, John talks about following the process that helps us focus and being aware of what we can and can't control. Episode Highlights: When all else fails, follow the process. Think about what you really can control Be careful that you're not jumping from one piece of information to another Taking risks 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
Jan 3, 2023 · 20 min
Episode 301 - Top 10 Reasons Your Range is Limited
In this episode, John talks about the vocal range and why your range may be limited. Episode Highlights: Common Issues with vocal folds A smooth pathway from your lower to upper register Opening Vowels A tuned larynx Lack of confidence 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
Dec 27, 2022 · 20 min
Episode 300 - A Look Back At the Top FIVE Episodes
It's episode 300, and to celebrate, John looks back at five of his top episodes.
Dec 20, 2022 · 22 min
Episode 299 - How Voice Teachers Choose A Voice Teacher
In this episode, John talks about how experienced singers choose a voice teacher. Episode Highlights: What experienced singers and teachers do when they're looking for lessons Finding a teacher for your vocal needs Having clear and precise directives The importance of improvement What do we look for in a voice teacher 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
Dec 13, 2022 · 26 min
Episode 298 - Your Singing Hero Journey
In this episode, John talks about the Singing Hero's Journey and the exploration of becoming the best version of yourself. Episode Highlights: Power of the hero's journey myth Why the Voice is different from all other instruments Developing the discipline to reflect and use deliberate practice properly. Find a guide for your story. 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
Dec 6, 2022 · 20 min
Episode 297 - Get Moving
In this episode, John talks about the importance of physical movement to improve your singing voice. Episode Highlights: Nature and Time are working against you and your singing Movement can create positive (or negative changes) Balancing the connection with your mind and body Recommended exercises for singers to improve singing To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: johnhenny.com
Nov 29, 2022 · 20 min
Episode 296 - Take Something From Everyone
In this episode, John reminds us to be open minded and find something of value to learn from the world of Voice Teachers. Episode Highlights: Avoid dismissive or myth debunking styles of teaching Let your Voice Teacher be your vocal tour guide Keep a "beginners open mind" Invest in your "singing self" The importance of Trust But Verify To learn more about John Henny, his best selling books, on-line courses, Vocal Assessments and Voice Lessons with his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com