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Jun 24, 2025 17 min

Episode 430 - The Sometimes Vowels

from The Intelligent Vocalist Hosted by John Henny

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John dives into the power of the "sometimes vowels" Y and W—why they're more than just grammar quirks and how they can help singers reduce tension and improve transitions. If you're working on mix, belt, or tricky vowels on tricky notes, these two letters may be your new best friends. Episode highlights: Y and W glides help reset tension and ease vocal transitions. These glides narrow vowels, making high notes easier to access without strain. Practicing with glides can dramatically improve vowel tuning and vocal efficiency. 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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