John Henny Vocal Studio

Accountability Coaching and Supportive Community for Singers

Watch the entire The Intelligent Vocalist episode to learn more about how you as a can benefit from coaching here: https://youtu.be/Fte2EsVOVIs

Emotion in singing becomes more powerful when it’s active instead of passive.

Rather than trying to “feel sad” or “feel angry,” give yourself an intention, something you want to do. That active choice creates more believable and connected performances.

You don’t need hours of practice to make progress.

Just five minutes a day of singing, practicing, or working on something you love can build momentum, improve your voice, and reconnect you with the joy of singing.

Episode 471 – Vocal Fold Geometry, and the Science of Mix

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John breaks down the science behind mix and explains how vocal fold geometry and airflow work together to create smooth transitions. He explains why cracks, strain, or inconsistency often come from a mismatch in coordination rather than doing something wrong. When you understand how your voice actually functions, you can train it more precisely and with less frustration.

Episode highlights:

✅Your vocal folds have multiple vibration patterns built into them.
✅Cracks happen when vocal fold patterns fail to stay in sync.
✅Training can improve coordination and control at any age.

You can listen to this full podcast HERE: https://johnhenny.com/episode-471-vocal-fold-geometry-and-the-science-of-mix/

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A lot of vocal growth comes from revisiting the same exercises with new coordinations.

What didn’t click the first time may suddenly make sense later as your voice and awareness continue to develop.

The Voice Was Designed to Express Emotions

Watch the entire The Intelligent Vocalist episode to learn more about how the whisper can improve your here: https://youtu.be/ilAZ8JaOQMA

You don’t need a rigid warmup routine to get started singing.

Sometimes all you need is a reference note and a few exercises that feel good and help your voice come alive.

When singing stops being fun, it can feel impossible to move forward.

Sometimes the answer isn’t working harder. It’s shaking things up, trying something new, and letting yourself play again.

The “right” vowel depends on the sound you want.

Hear how changing the vowel on the same word creates a warmer or brighter tone, and why both choices can work beautifully.

What Creates Distortion in the Voice

Watch the entire The Intelligent Vocalist episode to learn more about the science of singing with here: https://youtu.be/DfgtlT6xkyw