The Intelligent Vocalist

Episode 447 - Finding Your Voice Again After a Long Layoff


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In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John talks about the struggles singers face when returning to their voice after time away, whether from the pandemic, health issues, or life changes. He explains why the voice can feel weak or uncoordinated after too much time off and how neuroplasticity, consistency, and self-compassion can help singers rebuild. Your voice isn't gone, it just needs time and care to find its way back.

Episode highlights:

  • Neural pathways for singing do not disappear; they just need to be reawakened through consistent practice.
  • Start small, stay patient, and track your progress to build momentum and confidence.
  • Approach your return with curiosity and forgiveness, not judgment. Your voice is resilient.

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

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