HeyJaredThe Intelligent Vocalist
Hosted by world renowned vocal coach John Henny, The Intelligent Vocalist delves into all things singing - from anatomy and vocal science, to performance, lessons, health, artist development and inside industry practices, Join John as he opens the door to the world of singing…
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 4
- Latest publication
- Sep 15, 2026
- Audience
- Checking…
- Earliest in this view
- Jul 14, 2026
Latest episodes
Episode 478 - The Voice You're Chasing Doesn't Exist (opens the original)
Read excerpt
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist , John explores why singers can get stuck chasing an idealized version of their voice instead of working with the instrument they actually have. He looks at the ways studio recordings and memories of our younger voices can distort that comparison. Give yourself a chance to hear and appreciate what your voice can do right now. Episode highlights: Studio recordings are constructed performances, not one-to-one comparisons. Memory can rebuild our best mome
Episode 477 - The Real Reason You're Not Practicing (opens the original)
Read excerpt
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist , John explores why practicing can become difficult when your voice no longer does what it once did. He explains how turning practice into an experiment can remove the pressure of judging every session and make it easier to stay consistent. Go into your next session with a question and see what your voice can teach you. Episode highlights: A constructive practice question has no losing answer. A difficult session can still give you useful information.
Episode 476 - Myths That Help You Sing (opens the original)
Read excerpt
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist , John looks at several common singing myths that may not be scientifically accurate but can still be useful. He explores why some ideas stick around because they offer singers a helpful way to experience or approach the voice. Keep learning how the voice works, but don't be too quick to throw out a "myth" that helps you sing. Episode highlights: A singer's sensations are real, even when they do not reflect the underlying mechanism. Simple vocal cues c
Episode 475 - What Aging Athletes Can Teach Us About Singing (opens the original)
Read excerpt
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist , John explores what singers can learn from the way modern athletes approach aging, recovery, and long-term performance. He explains why older singers need more intentional practice, better recovery, and smarter daily habits rather than simply working harder. The voice changes with age, but with the right approach, it can remain strong, expressive, and reliable for years to come. Episode highlights: Aging removes biological forgiveness, making recovery
Publishing over time
Last 90 days. Choose a month to open its work.
Recurring subjects
Named in the text we hold. One piece can cover several.
Audience
No verified audience measurement yet.
About this data
Counts cover the work we have indexed. Tone needs enough text and a confident classification. Excerpts and episode notes are not full articles or transcripts.
Identity or attribution wrong? Suggest a correction.