All Things Vocal: Podcast for Singers, Speakers, Voice Coaches and Producers

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is Courageous Creativity of New Zealand.  Listen to this podcast episode to learn about the unique and breathtaking creativity I found during my New Zealand trip, and to find inspiration for your own expanded possibilities. This podcast is now playing at iTunes , Google Play,  TuneIn Radio, . Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review where you like to listen! REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED! If you’d like help with exploring your voice’s potential, or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. Links mentioned in this podcast include: Christchurch Street Art Dance-O-Mat Flat White Coffee Kumara potatoes Start City Mall Eye Language of Sheep Dogs Rachael Leahcar Glow Worm Caves Maori Culture Hobbiton Photos from my New Zealand adventure

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is adversity and how it can be used to benefit the voice. Listen to this podcast episode to find out why I add humorously negative and seriously hard times to my voice’s gratitude list, and how you can, too. This podcast is now playing at iTunes , Google Play,  TuneIn Radio, . Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review where you like to listen! REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED! If you’d like help with difficult vocal issues or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. Subjects covered in this episode include: My childhood demotion from lead to harmony Mandatory piano lessons Paying dues with vocal abuse Serious illness and vocal damage Multiple career failures Links mentioned in this podcast include: How my damaged voice came back Interview with chiropractor Dr. Dwaine Allison John and Judy Rodman ep 'Here We Are' Rascal Flatts performance 'Bless the Broken Road'

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is Mending Vocal Breaks. Listen to this podcast episode to find out what vocal breaks are caused by and what you can do about the unwanted ones. This podcast is now playing at iTunes , Google Play,  TuneIn Radio, . Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review where you like to listen! REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED! If you’d like help with mending vocal breaks or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. Subjects covered in this episode include: What is a vocal break? What causes vocal breaks? Why do we use dysfunctional vocal technique? Reasons to re-train the voice to mend unwanted breaks Ways to begin changing bad vocal habits My specific approach to mending vocal breaks Links mentioned in this podcast include: How my damaged voice came back

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is Dissonance. Listen to this podcast episode to learn how we can turn uncomfortable, unsettling and fearful dissonance into an energy that moves us forward musically, vocally and culturally. This podcast is now playing at iTunes , Google Play,  TuneIn Radio, . Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review where you like to listen! REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED! If you’d like help with resolving vocal issues, try Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. Subjects covered in this episode include: A-tonal music Dissonance as a lyric writing tactic Dissonance as a production tactic Dissonance in the music business Dissonance in voice and vocal training Dropped technique Physical dissonance Relational dissonance Cognitive dissonance Historical dissonance How to use dissonance to move forward Links mentioned in this podcast include: 2 definitions of dissonance composer John Corgliano conductor Giancarlo Guerrero  the book Sapiens cognitive dissonance Bob Weir Viheart on 12-tone music Pierce the Veil's Low On Gas And You Need A Jacket Bareilles' She Used To Be Mine Nettle's Stay Bruce Hornsby

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is about 3 ways to increase vocal range. Listen to this podcast episode for tips to safely and practically widen the distance between the lowest and highest notes you can sing. This podcast is now playing at iTunes , Google Play,  TuneIn Radio, . Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review where you like to listen! REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED! If you’d like help with extending your vocal range, or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. Subjects covered in this episode include: 3 different definitions of vocal range. Questions to determine your vocal range. How to train for more vocal range How to determine how much range you need. Links mentioned in this podcast include: what to do for better high notes what not to do for better high notes TA and CT muscle groups Mat Kearney Joni Mitchell Phillip Bailey Andrea Bocelli Sara Bareilles Aretha Franklin

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's episode is the 2nd part of my interview with Rick Barker… music business mastermind and artist development hero. Listen to this All Things Vocal podcast episode to get insider tips for creating and growing a successful music business. This podcast is now playing at iTunes , Google Play, TuneIn Radio, . Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review where you like to listen! REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED! If you want the best vocal training proven to maximize vocal ability and conquer strain, try Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. Subjects covered in this episode include: When an artist is ready for a good manager and booking agent. How to understand why you need to be making enough money to make it win-win. Why you educate yourself to get to that point. How to protect yourself from bitterness and self-pity which stops your progress. The strategy of re-thinking and using labels as joint ventures. The singles game. Building your own buzz. How to create fan engagement on social media (great tactics) Why you shouldn't spend a ton of money on Billboard radio station promotion. Spotify, soundcloud How to earn people's attention Rick's book and courses Links mentioned in this podcast include: www.RickBarker.com 

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today I interview Rick Barker… a highly successful music mogul and mentor who teaches artists to be successful with their careers.. Listen to this All Things Vocal podcast episode to get insider tips for creating and growing a successful music business. This podcast is now playing at iTunes , Google Play, TuneIn Radio and many other podcast apps. Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review where you like to listen! REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED! If you want the best vocal training proven to maximize vocal ability and conquer strain, try Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. Subjects covered in this episode include: Rick's work as former manager of Taylor Swift and promoter, consultant for Big Machine Records. Artist development includes communication skills. The importance of vocal health and vocal training for successful careers. The mindshift necessary to go from hobbyist to serious artist. Rick's strategy of interaction for music business success... how musicians, songwriters, vocalists, social media masters can engage and help each other. The mistake of not registering your music. There is now $1.6 billion of unclaimed music royalties. Steps to take for studying and developing multiple streams of monetary transactions. Smart places to prioritize and invest your money in your career. The importance of processing mechanical and sync licenses. What major labels are looking for, what they are good and bad at doing. 360 deals. How money flows to artists and labels. How to create a win-win. TV talent shows and specific strategic steps you can take to make them work for you. The importance of songwriting to artist development  We discussed pop artist icon Mat Kearney and new country artist Preston James The wisdom of patience and not rushing the artistic formation process. Links mentioned in this podcast include: www.RickBarker.com Rick's podcast Newspaper article on Scott Borchetta and MTM Records  

 This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is 10 (plus a bonus) vocal issues that a good vocal coach should be able to fix. Listen to this podcast episode to learn what a good vocal coach can do to eliminate vocal problems, unblock limitations, enhance and protect your voice. Learn what kind of results you should expect of a vocal lesson. This podcast is now playing at iTunes , Google Play,  TuneIn Radio, . Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review where you like to listen! REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED! If you’d like help with vocal issues, limitations or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. vocal range limitations vocal strain weak voice numb performance laryngitis voice cracks vocal control pitch inaccuracy style issues the need for vocal warmups mysterious vocal issues Links mentioned in this podcast include: Vocal Strain High Notes Low Notes Middle Voice Numb Performance More Feeling in Singing Laryngitis Pitch practice

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is getting more feeling into your singing. Listen to this podcast episode for tips to increase your authentic emotional delivery of your songs.  This podcast is now playing at iTunes , Google Play,  TuneIn Radio, . Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review where you like to listen! REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED! If you’d like help with singing with more feeling or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. Subjects covered in this episode include: Assess the level of your emotinal authenticity 13 strategies for singing with more feeling Other side effects from singing with feeling (all good!) How to get more help Links mentioned in this podcast include: numb, lifeless, flat, thin sound Happy I Can't Make You Love Me songs written about dogs 6 disc vocal training package

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is the length of vocal warmups. Listen to this podcast episode to discover how long you need to warmup to prepare your voice for studio, stage or practice room performance. This podcast is now playing at iTunes , Google Play,  TuneIn Radio, . Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review where you like to listen! REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED!  If you’d like help with vocal exercises including warmups and cool downs, or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. Subjects covered in this episode include how long to warmup... If you've not been singing for a few days and performance is upcoming If you've been singing full voice almost every day If you've had swollen vocal cords from laryngitis or misuse If you are on a break between sets on your gig or vocal recording sessions If you aren't performing soon, or are between shows or tours Links mentioned in this podcast include: Laryngitis What to eat before you sing Power, Path and Performance Singing In The Studio

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.  Today I interview Dallas Frazier… legendary songwriter. Listen to this All Things Vocal podcast episode to get insider tips for navigating a successful songwriting career, as well as finding personal success and satisfaction, living and learning along the way. This podcast is now playing at iTunes , Google Play, TuneIn Radio, . Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review where you like to listen! REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED! If you want help to you sing your own songs, try Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. Subjects covered in this episode include: His early start in Bakersfield, California, working with Ferlin Husky, signing as artist with Capital Records at 14 years old, writing his own material.  How he experienced working on TV with a well-rounded 'out of the box' band and learning to love more than one style of music. Marrying Sharon, the love of his life, at 18 years old. They have been together ever since (she was right there on the couch as we talked) How he wrote some of his iconic songs such as Ally Oop. It reached #1 on the charts 58 years ago, and is still played today. Dallas wrote it at the cotton gin where he was working at the time. Making the move with Ferlin to Nashville, and his incredible hit-writing success there.  Dallas's battle with alcoholism. His journey into Christian ministry, his battle with perfectionism and how he found new balance, wisdom and joy. Now writing again, better than ever, he and I discuss writing for the market as opposed to the heart, and the balance needed there. We finished with Dallas offering some very important insight from his life for those who want to become successful songwriters. My deepest gratitude to Ginny, and to Dallas for his friendship and support, as well as this interview for us all! Dallas Frazier bio highlights: Hit song credits include: Elvira, Ally Oop, There Goes My Everything, If My Heart Had Windows, All I Have To Offer You Is Me, Beneath Still Waters, Will You Visit Me On Sundays, Fourteen Carat Mind, What's Your Mama's Name, Mohair Sam, The Son of Hickory Hollow's Tramp and tons more. His songs topped country chart as well as landed in the pop charts, he also had some R&B success with songs such as 'Big Mable Murphy' cut by Diana Ross as well as Brook Benton.  In 1994 Keith Richards and George Jones did a duet on Dallas' song 'Say It's Not You'.  'There Goes My Everything' won CMA's 'Song of the Year' in 1966. 'Elvira' won BMI 'Country Song of the Year' in 1966. Artists who cut Dallas Frazier 'tribute albums' (all songs written by Dallas) include George Jones and Connie Smith. Dallas was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1976 Country Music Hall Of Fame honored Dallas by featuring him in their 'Poets & Prophets Salute'. There is a documentary being produced by Brian Oxley, projected to be finished by summer of 2018. 

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is The Dangers of Meek Posture to the Voice. Listen to this podcast episode for tips for warnings about singing and speaking with poor, slumped posture, and what to do about it. This podcast is now playing at iTunes , Google Play,  TuneIn Radio, . Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review where you like to listen! REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED! If you’d like help with vocal health, or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. Subjects covered in this episode include: Real stories ....Tall Recording Artist, Modest Female Singer, Cool and Shy Teenagers, Vocally Strained Elderly Singer, Victims of Abuse What happens to the body and voice with meek posture How to get yourself out of the slump Situations where meek posture works Bottom line thoughts Links mentioned in this podcast include: Dowager's Hump Adolescent male voice The Diaphragm Scoliosis Kyphosis Sling Blade

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is How to get Mucus off your vocal cords. Listen to this podcast episode for tips to un-phlegm your froggy speaking or singing voice. This podcast is now playing at iTunes , Google Play,  TuneIn Radio, . Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review where you like to listen! REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED! If you’d like help with vocal health, or any other vocal matter, signup for newsletter and 5 bonus pages of vocal health tips. For heathier vocal technique, take Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. Subjects covered in this episode include: Signs of mucus-laden vocal cords Tips to thin out mucous Natural remedies including lymph drainage massage Links mentioned in this podcast include: Heather Wibbles lymphatic drainage massage De-gunking strategies for voices with allergies

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is my story of getting my voice back from vocal damage. Listen to this podcast episode to find hope for full recovery from most cases of vocal abuse, strain, and yes, even damage. This podcast is now playing at iTunes , Google Play,  TuneIn Radio, . Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review where you like to listen! REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED! If you’d like a 5 page report with vital tips for vocal health, sign up at www.judyrodman.com. If you'd like to train with my method, consider my vocal lessons and  packaged vocal training courses. Links mentioned in this podcast include: Mayo Clinic Intubation 24 Italian Art Songs Power, Path & Performance vocal training method

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is about how the Vagas nerve impacts the voice. This is Part 2, by guest podcaster Jackie Warner, who is a Functional Medicine practitioner. Listen to this podcast to find ways to reduce chronic stress, balance and nurture the body, and strengthen vagal tone.  This podcast is now playing at iTunes , Google Play,  TuneIn Radio. Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review where you like to listen! REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED! If you’d like more information on developing, increasing and protecting your vocal health, signup for my newsletter and get my 5 page vocal health report. See the signup box at www.judyrodman.com.  Find the author of this episode, Jackie Warner, and her wellness services at Thrive Health and Wellness Clinic, Nolensville, Tennessee. Topics covered in this episode include: Stress and its impact on the body Balancing two parts of the autonomic nervous system: The sympathetic (fight or flight) and the parasympathetic (the brakes). Stress response signals, adrenaline rush What happens when stress becomes distress Symptoms of adrenal overdrive or depletion Jackie's 4 steps to reset your stress response to heal anxiety Links mentioned in this podcast include: Institute for Functional Medicine Dr. Golubic Heart Math emWave Thrive Health and Wellness Clinic Headspace app ashwagandha Vitamin B12 deficiency Selenium benefits Very special thanks to our expert Jackie Warner for writing the article that I (Judy) am narrating for this episode. She is a board-certified nurse practitioner in family practice and functional medicine. Combining her diagnosis and treatment-based experience in hospital care with a functional medicine approach to identifying and eliminating the underlying causes of disease and dysfunction is Jackie’s passion, and her Thrive Health & Wellness Clinic, located in Nolensville, Tennessee, is its expression.