09/06/2025
My latest blog post about learning vocals is now live!
Tone Comes Last — Vocal Lessons - John Dilley
Learning to sing takes time. Keep working and have patience. Eventually you’ll move through notes and tones with confidence and control. This post explains different stages in the vocal learning process and what to expect as you progress.
04/02/2025
Impress at the summer campout this year! Learn to sing this spring. Schedule a free consultation: https://schedulevocallessons-jd.as.me/ Take advantage of the singer songwriter special and learn to sing and play some songs around the campfire! Spots are filling up fast. Don't delay.
Vocal Lessons - John Dilley
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02/17/2025
I'm now offering guitar lessons for singer songwriters or beginners!
Now you can learn to accompany yourself, improve your voice, or do both with the singer songwriter package.
Get more details and schedule a free consultation! https://www.vocallessons-jd.com/guitar-lessons
Vocal Lessons - John Dilley
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11/04/2024
My latest blog post is up:
Singing With Emotion — Vocal Lessons - John Dilley
Learning to sing with emotion means developing the skills needed to express your honest emotions in a way that sound good on the microphone.
10/28/2024
Yesterday, a YouTube commenter told me they've been listening to this old song I wrote for 9 years. I'm honored to have created something that can connect like that, even if it is a silly song.
The Hairy Legs Song
A little ditty I wrote a long time ago. Enjoy!
07/18/2024
My latest blog post just published! It details how singing is a form of exercise.
Singing Is Exercise — Vocal Lessons - John Dilley
Instead of trying to be the strongest or the fastest, singers try to master control over the sounds they make with their voices. This is still a physical goal that takes regular training of all the muscles that make that control happen.
06/21/2024
My former band, The Family Gallows, released two albums earlier this week. They're old songs, but we never published them. You can stream them now on most platforms. (Spotify links below)
Band Link:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5p2X4n0Ir7CXfiECAmoWTH?si=974vrVejTg-ziAezSes-ag
Mustard Tiger is a stripped-down live performance from the bands early days, when I was still playing acoustic guitar.
https://open.spotify.com/album/4CiEyWTJcMa4Tzh2noOy5P?si=KwLRC-b8S8evjK8-yQCRgg
Good Ol' Rock N' Roll features many finished, yet previously-unreleased songs from the band's later days.
https://open.spotify.com/album/4LnRNoE3SNfU6MUZ0ZxQT7?si=QDPVujg7RU-cxM9oXhB9lQ
Give 'em a listen to help get you to that Friday finish line.
Good Ol' Rock N' Roll
The Family Gallows · Album · 2019 · 9 songs.
05/16/2024
My latest blog post just published. This one explains how online voice lessons work.
How do online singing lessons work? — Vocal Lessons - John Dilley
Improve your singing voice without leaving the privacy of your home through online voice lessons. No need to invest in professional-level audio equipment. Start your lessons with your standard setup, then upgrade as you improve.
04/22/2024
I just published my latest blog post. It explains how learning to sing works, while your voice still remains your voice. I hope this clears some things up for people with questions.
How can you learn to sing? — Vocal Lessons - John Dilley
Some commentators claim that people can’t learn to sing. This post explains how steady work can improve your singing ability.
04/09/2024
Learn to sing with power, control, and emotion. Get face-to-face lessons in Salt Lake City, or online lessons anywhere! Schedule now. https://schedulevocallessons-jd.as.me/
04/05/2024
I recently added a blog to my website to share insights and tips from my years as a vocalist and singing coach. Read the first post here: https://www.vocallessons-jd.com/singing-things
Follow for updates about new posts. Thanks!
Singing Things: A Vocal Lesson Blog — Vocal Lessons - John Dilley
Vocals Coach, John Dilley, shares insights about singing by providing tips and answering common questions.