Episode 452 - Why Singers Need to Read
Update: 2025-11-25
Description
In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores how reading great literature can deepen a singer's emotional awareness, imagination, and connection to story. He explains how fiction strengthens empathy, memory, and expressive depth, helping singers interpret songs with greater nuance and authenticity. Reading becomes a kind of emotional cross-training that brings more color and truth to your singing.
Episode highlights:
- Reading literary fiction strengthens empathy and emotional intelligence.
- Immersing yourself in stories helps you embody emotion rather than imitate it.
- Consistent reading sharpens imagination, interpretation, and lyric memory.
To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com
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