In this episode, John chats with Heidi Skok about her journey as an opera singer transitioning between voice types, navigating vocal health struggles, and overcoming stigma in teaching. She shares how mental health and industry pressures shaped her path, ultimately leading her to embrace authenticity. Her story highlights the freedom that comes with accepting one’s true voice.

 

Episode highlights:

• The stigma around vocal issues can prevent singers from being open about their struggles.
• Heidi emphasizes the importance of authenticity in both performance and teaching.
• Mental health plays a significant role in a singer's performance and well-being.

 

To learn more about Heidi, go to https://www.skokstudio.org/ and https://www.heidiskok.com/

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com