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.

One of the best compliments you can give a musician is to say he or she has "big ears." This means an ability to hear music at a deep level.

Singing is a skill that requires so much attention that the ability to focus on the music around us is often diminished.

In this episode, John gives some simple exercises to increase your focus and ability to listen on a deeper level.