# Episode 465 - The One Number That Explains Your Vocal Struggles

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Podcast: [The Intelligent Vocalist](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-intelligent-vocalist-432513)
Published: 2026-03-03T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist , John talks about phonation threshold pressure, or PTP, and explains why it may be the hidden factor behind days when your voice feels heavy, effortful, or unpredictable. He breaks down what raises PTP, especially in the aging voice, and shares practical tools like hydration, nebulizing, SOVT exercises, and smart practice habits to bring it back down. When you understand this one number, singing starts to make a lot more sense, and you gain back a sense of control. Episode highlights: High PTP equals harder singing, low PTP equals easier singing Dryness, stiffness, and atrophy are major drivers of vocal effort as we age Consistent daily exercise helps manage long term stiffness and weakness 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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