Learning any new skill can be daunting, but the voice has levels of complexity that make it a unique challenge.

The fine-tuning and coordination of muscles and energies we scarcely feel (or feel in illusory ways) can confuse and discourage the beginning singer (as well as the more experienced).

In this episode, John breaks down the difficulties of learning to sing, both technical and mental, and gives you his best advice for getting through this challenging period of your vocal journey.

We all have bad days as singers. We can even have extended periods of voice issues that seem never to end.

These setbacks can create feelings of discouragement that pull us from the path of improvement.

In this episode, John discusses how to bounce back from these difficult days and how you can quickly get back on track to achieving your vocal goals.

Most human endeavors have an element of competition to them, and music is no different.

The problem is when competition between singers turns toxic, it can be a discouraging situation.

In this episode, John looks at how to use competition to your benefit, and how to move towards a higher level of competition with yourself, to help push you to new artistic heights.

Your voice will change dramatically from birth to old age.

What can you expect during these different periods?

Can you sing well your entire life?

In this episode, John takes you through the how and why of your changing voice and gives you tips for staying healthy throughout your vocal lifetime.

It is a common question for singers (and all creatives) - do I have what it takes?

But is this even the question to ask? And if asked, who is to answer?

In this episode, John looks at this fundamental struggle of self-doubt and how it impacts you, the singer.