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 about how the Vagas nerve impacts the voice. This is Part 1, by guest podcaster Leah Grams Johnson. Listen to this podcast to find ways you can improve your vagal - vocal connection to benefit both! It contains a great reason to 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 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.  Suggestions covered in this episode include: Ways to stimulate your vagas nerve How this far-reaching nerve rules the autonomic nervous system How relaxed (non-threatened) versus fight-or-flight (fear) signals affect the voice Where the vagas nerve physically touches that impacts the voice. Links mentioned in this podcast include: Christopher Bergland, Psychology Today  Dr. Arielle Shwartz Stacy Sampson, DO, Medical News Today Leah Grams Johnson Many thanks to Leah Grams Johnson for researching, writing and narrating this Part 1. Leah is a singer-songwriter hailing from the coast of Northern California. Her unique take on Country and Contemporary Folk music has resonated with fans of all musical backgrounds nationwide. She is also an accomplished horsewoman and loves to do yoga!

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is my interview with founder of Coaching Life Matters Dr. Terry S. Smith. We talked about how psychology affects voice...  about how healing the spirit lets you find your unique and authentic voice, as well as a much better life.  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 to powering and protecting your singing and speaking voice, check out Power, Path & Performance vocal training at www.judyrodman.com.  You can find Terry S. Smith for help and to donate to his highly recommended nonprofit at www.coachinglifematters.com.  Points covered in this interview include: Terry’s background - his dysfunctional childhood and adolescence, his deep questioning, and his spiritual quest for truth. How he used singing to find joy, to connect to his inner being, to create brain endorphins, and to question what is real. The power of gratitude. What Terry experienced in vocal lessons. Terry’s training in listening helps people learn to listen to their own voice and questions. Three core beliefs that determine our actions: security & survival, protection & esteem (love), power & control. How finding true voices can help successful entertainers can avoid feeling fake. Terry’s core method of life coaching is mapping people’s stories. His coaching initiates the healing power of understanding your own story. The parts education, process, discipline and decision plays in healing and finding the true self and voice. How we act from the 12 year old inside who was wounded. How children are the best recorders and worst interpreters. 95% of people’s behavior can come from believing the lie that they are not worthy of love. God as compost maker Be careful what you’re looking for (you’ll find it). Look for truth with an open mind. Look in your history for those who validated and affirmed you. How authenticity can power songs and speeches. A conversation between Peter and Jesus. The power of living out of knowing you are loved. The impact of enlightened voices on others. Links mentioned in this podcast include: coachinglifematters.com

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today is the second part of my 2 part series... career saving tips to protect your voice from a hit song. Listen to this podcast episode for 7 more strategies to help your voice survive the increased performance demands that come with vocal career success! 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 to protect your singing and speaking voice, signup for my newsletter and get my 5 page vocal health report. See the signup box at www.judyrodman.com.  Suggestions covered in this episode include: Nourish your body like your voice is attached Workout like a pre-game athlete Avoid voice saboteurs Rehearse with and use in-ear monitors Stay in touch with your vocal coach Be prepared for the emotional ride Know what to do about laryngitis Links mentioned in this podcast include: Take care lifting free weights Quit smoking Shania Twain losing her voice to Lyme Disease In-ear monitors - don't just use one Doing vocal exercises wrong What to do about laryngitis Pre-show nutrition www.judyrodman.com 

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is 5 career saving tips to protect your voice from a hit song, part 1. _______. Listen to this podcast episode for 5 strategies to help your voice survive the increased performance demands that come with vocal career success! 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 to protect your singing and speaking voice, signup for my newsletter and get my 5 page vocal health report. See the signup box at www.judyrodman.com.  Suggestions covered in this episode include: Control your breath for vocal health Sing like it's the first time to activate fresh fire even when you're weary Limit and control your speaking voice Rest wisely Increase and monitor your hydration Links mentioned in this podcast include: laryngopharyngeal reflux Spasmodic Dysphonia pulling technique www.judyrodman.com 

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. For this episode, I interview Fela Davis…an audio engineer and entrepreneur based in New York City. She graduated from Full Sail University and now has over 15 years of audio engineering experience, including working for industry powerhouses Clair Global and House of Blues. You’ll hear the names of several legendary artists she’s worked with as we chat.  Fela specializes in wireless mics and in ear monitors, has prepped gear for network and cable TV shows including Good Morning America Summer Series, The Colbert Report and The Macy's Day Thanksgiving Parade. She and her partner Denis Orynbekov combined their expertise to create 23dB Productions, located in New York City. Besides in-studio work, they offer a mobile one-stop shop for live projects: They film videos, do multitrack recording, mix and master for concerts and live events. When Fela's not creating content for her company she’s on international road tours… currently working as mixing-front-of-house engineer for 5-time Grammy award winning jazz artist Christian McBride, and does some shows with 5-time Grammy award nominee Ottmar Liebert.  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! YOUR REVIEWS ARE THE BEST WAY TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST! To be vocally prepared for your best stage performances, train with Judy in lessons or courses. To do your best studio vocals ever... check out 'Singing In The Studio', the ulimate training for getting magic in your studio vocal performance.  Subjects covered in this episode include: Taking a career placement test to uncover your best fit in the arts. Why singers and engineers do well to understand each other's issues. Specialties for sound engineer jobs such as front-of-house and monitor engineers. Mistakes Fela has seen performers make, and how to can avoid them. Practicing with in-ear monitors to get used to the sound. Current technology in wireless mics and the trust factor Fela's favorite microphones... shootouts... buying your own. Caution with digital editing; the importance of being prepared before the vocal session. Working with Christian McBride on the road. Paying dues and establishing reputation. The dangers of reverb in wedge monitors. What speakers can do to help audio engineers capture their voices best. Tips for singers who want to learn audio engineering. Links mentioned in this podcast include: 23dB Productions Christian McBride Fela's Linkedin profile The SoundGirls organization

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is What to Eat Before You Sing. _______. Listen to this podcast episode to find suggested foods and drinks that are best for your voice before 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 more information for vocal health, signup for my newsletter and get my 5 page vocal health report. See the signup box at www.judyrodman.com.  Subjects covered in this episode include: The vital necessity of water and protein Voice-friendly foods and drink Voice-unfriendly foods and drink How close to performance should you eat Being kind by being sensitive to others' sensitivities Why some people can eat chips and drink beer before performance (and why you should not) Links mentioned in this podcast include: Health risks of second hand smoke www.judyrodman.com 

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is about the season for singing. Listen to this podcast episode for quick tips when you sing in jam sessions with friends and family or in performance for the holidays. 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, or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. The music snippet at the end of this episode is from my version of "Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem" which you can find on this comp album here, among other places. 

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic covers what to do about Laryngitis. Listen to this podcast episode for tips to get your voice back after an infection has left your larynx inflamed. 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 recovery, 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 to do while your larynx is still inflamed What to do after the infection has subsided Warning: If laryngitis doesn't get better after 2 or 3 weeks, go to the doctor to rule out serious condition including cancer.  Links mentioned in this podcast include: Blogpost with my free vocal recovery exercise download 

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is 'Why Singing Without Your Instrument Feels So Weird'. Listen to this podcast episode for tips to help singers who normally sing while playing to sing well without their instrument. 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 or without an instrument, or any other vocal matter, try the courses or personal lessons PROVEN to WORK on stage and in the studio... available at www.JudyRodman.com. Links mentioned in this podcast include: Johnny Cash Snake Reynolds Singing In The Studio Point of the Spear – the Message PPP Vocal Training Courses

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is Boogie Boarding and Music Careers. Listen to this podcast episode to find out how good boogie boarding is like riding the waves of a good music career. 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 getting your voice ready for studio or stage, try Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and in courses, including the professional pre-production course Singing In The Studio. Subjects covered in this episode include: Areas Links mentioned in this podcast include: Power, Path and Performance vocal training courses Studio Vocal Producer Singing in the Studio

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is a Halloween theme - 27 ways to murder your voice! Listen to this podcast episode to understand these 27 vocal saboteurs, so you can avoid them. 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 to protect your voice from sources and causes of vocal fatigue, irritation, strain and damage, 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: Laryngitis  Singing out of your range Skipping vocal warmup Pushing breath Speaking on the phone hunched over Eating and drinking vocal saboteurs Creating excessive throat phlegm Doing vocal exercises wrong Vocal fry What not to do between multiple sets How crying affects the voice Smoking Hydration Physical exercise cautions

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today I interview Bree Noble… entrepreneur, musician, speaker, business coach and podcaster. Listen to this interview episode to get insider tips for creating and growing a successful music business, with a focus on female artists. All Things Vocal 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! Subjects covered in this episode include: A look at Bree’s 2 popular podcasts Music business issues that tend to be more woman-centric How to deal with ‘female artists don’t sell’ mentality Why women need to learn business skills Fears that need to be conquered for music biz success How to create longevity in music careers What is the same, and a change prediction for music marketing How to submit music to Women of Substance Radio Links mentioned in this podcast include: Female Entrepreneur Musician  https://femusician.com/ Women of Substance Radio http://www.wosradio.com/ Bree Noble is an entrepreneur, musician and speaker. She founded Women of Substance Radio, an online radio station that promotes quality female artists in all genres, in 2007. She launched the Women of Substance Music Podcast in November 2014, a 5 day per week show which promotes Independent female artists. Her podcast has hit #1 in New & Noteworthy for the Music, Arts and Society & Culture categories and #4 Audio Podcast on all of iTunes. She draws on her extensive experience running her own music business, both as a solo musician and as an Industry professional, to train and mentor other female musicians. Learn more about the station, the show and the artists at www.wosradio.com. Bree also hosts a second podcast, Female Entrepreneur Musician, which is about creating and growing music business careers. For more information on Bree and her services, and to connect with her on various social networks, go to her website https://femusician.com/ 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.

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is the controversial subject of inhaling for the voice. I tell you why I recommend both nose AND mouth instead of one or the other, and why breathing for the voice is different than breathing for athletics. 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! For your best voice, check out my services and products (as well as lots of free stuff) available at www.judyrodman.com. To watch some online vocal lessons in action, go to Judy Rodman's Youtube channel playlist. Links referred to in this episode include: Nose breathing and running

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is the dark art of trolling and what singers can do when cyber-bullied. 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! For your best voice, check out my services and products (as well as lots of free stuff) available at www.judyrodman.com. To watch some online vocal lessons in action, go to Judy Rodman's Youtube channel playlist. Links referred to in this episode include: Hurting People Hurt People Sue for Defamation of Character 10 Ways to Destroy An Online Commenting Troll

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is How Your Messages and Voice create each other. Listen to this podcast episode for tips to deliver clearer, more specific and focused messages that give your voice communicative power and efficiency. Also explore how learning better vocal techhiqe can help you deliver more powerful messages. 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 to create more powerful vocal performances, 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: Vocal Tone - How To Change It Message as Music's Point of the Spear