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: Why Message is Music's Point of the Spear. Listen to this podcast episode to hear my latest performance experience that freshly taught me the value of focusing on message of the music instead of perfection of performance- which defuses performance anxiety and tension-caused mistakes.  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 performance focus, stage anxiety, or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.comin vocal lessons and on CD courses. Links mentioned in this podcast include: When Jesus Wept Bowed Psaltery Melissa DuPuy

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is a guest post by indie artist Leah Grams Johnson discussing Perfection as the dark side of Excellence. Listen to this podcast episode for a deeper understanding of what it means to create great art, including great vocals. 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 creating your best vocal performance, 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: Leah Grams Johnson

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is a guest post by indie artist Leah Grams Johnson discussing Perfection as the dark side of Excellence. Listen to this podcast episode for a deeper understanding of what it means to create great art, including great vocals. 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 creating your best vocal performance, 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: Leah Grams Johnson

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is online vocal lessons, the pros and cons. Listen to this podcast episode to learn how this kind of training works, and to help you decide whether or not online lessons would be a good option for you. 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 to schedule an online lesson, fill out the contact info at www.judyrodman.com. To watch some online vocal lessons in action, go to Judy Rodman's Youtube channel playlist.

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is online vocal lessons, the pros and cons. Listen to this podcast episode to learn how this kind of training works, and to help you decide whether or not online lessons would be a good option for you. 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 to schedule an online lesson, fill out the contact info at www.judyrodman.com. To watch some online vocal lessons in action, go to Judy Rodman's Youtube channel playlist.

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is 5 Differences between Classical and Contemporary Voice. Listen to this podcast episode for tips to authentically transition from classical to contemporary (everything but classical) singing. 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 making vocal style transitions, 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: Low end Vibrato Holding notes Vowels Diction Links mentioned in this podcast include: My vocal healing Miming to learn  Vowel shapes Video vocal lesson My Youtube Channel

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is 5 Differences between Classical and Contemporary Voice. Listen to this podcast episode for tips to authentically transition from classical to contemporary (everything but classical) singing. 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 making vocal style transitions, 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: Low end Vibrato Holding notes Vowels Diction Links mentioned in this podcast include: My vocal healing Miming to learn  Vowel shapes Video vocal lesson My Youtube Channel

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic: Why Your Voice is Trashed. Listen to this podcast episode to learn 10 things to stop doing in order to stop tiring, trashing and possibly damaging your 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 fatigue, health or 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 these 10 things not to do: Sing on Laryngitis Pay no attention to the weather Drink dehydrating caffeinated or alcoholic beverages Scream Sing songs that are too high for you Push more breath for vocal power Offer your voice no support Perform with bad posture Talk wrong Neglect your vocal warmup before performance Links mentioned in this podcast include: Laryngitis Diaphragm Talking

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic: Why Your Voice is Trashed. Listen to this podcast episode to learn 10 things to stop doing in order to stop tiring, trashing and possibly damaging your 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 fatigue, health or 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 these 10 things not to do: Sing on Laryngitis Pay no attention to the weather Drink dehydrating caffeinated or alcoholic beverages Scream Sing songs that are too high for you Push more breath for vocal power Offer your voice no support Perform with bad posture Talk wrong Neglect your vocal warmup before performance Links mentioned in this podcast include: Laryngitis Diaphragm Talking

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is 12 Vocal Resolutions for the new year. Listen to this podcast episode to learn 12 commitments you can make to significantly improve your voice next year. Subscribe to thispodcast at iTunes and don't miss an episode... and please leave areview there, too! REVIEWS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED! If you’d like help raising the mastery level of your live performances, or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and Performancevocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. Subjects covered in this episode include: Resolve to assess the state of your voice. Resolve to do something about your weakest vocal area. Resolve to warm up and warm down your voice Resolve to address your speaking voice. Resolve to get out of your comfort zone. Resolve to improve something you already do well. Resolve to study some masters of your genre. Resolve to set goals for your vocal performances. Resolve to have and nourish a small circle of trusted friends. Resolve to take better care of yourself physically, mentally and spiritually Resolve to sing fearlessly. Resolve to be a better listener. Links mentioned in this podcast include: absolutely intend and expect next most important thing ENT fellowship trained specializing in voice pitch practice warm up correctly, causes of your vocal cord abuse saving your speaking voice Immerse yourself to study the vocal nuances pursue a serious vocal career signup STOP SMOKING Todoist All Things Vocal Training group on Facebook    

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic is 12 Vocal Resolutions for the new year. Listen to this podcast episode to learn 12 commitments you can make to significantly improve your voice next year. Subscribe to thispodcast at iTunes and don't miss an episode... and please leave areview there, too! REVIEWS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED! If you’d like help raising the mastery level of your live performances, or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and Performancevocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. Subjects covered in this episode include: Resolve to assess the state of your voice. Resolve to do something about your weakest vocal area. Resolve to warm up and warm down your voice Resolve to address your speaking voice. Resolve to get out of your comfort zone. Resolve to improve something you already do well. Resolve to study some masters of your genre. Resolve to set goals for your vocal performances. Resolve to have and nourish a small circle of trusted friends. Resolve to take better care of yourself physically, mentally and spiritually Resolve to sing fearlessly. Resolve to be a better listener. Links mentioned in this podcast include: absolutely intend and expect next most important thing ENT fellowship trained specializing in voice pitch practice warm up correctly, causes of your vocal cord abuse saving your speaking voice Immerse yourself to study the vocal nuances pursue a serious vocal career signup STOP SMOKING Todoist All Things Vocal Training group on Facebook    

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic Sara Bareilles. Listen to this podcast episode for lessons to learn from her voice. Subscribe to this podcast at iTunes and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review there, too! REVIEWS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED! If you’d like help with learning any of these vocal techniques, 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: 1. Well-developed head voice can be belt voice's (upper chest voice's) best friend. 2. Middle voice can be more interesting when varied and multi-colored. 3. Don't be afraid to play with vibrato and straight tone. 4. If you write with piano, let your fingers and your voice collaborate. 5. Watch where you place a piano mic stand. 6. If you have a great feel for rhythm, carefully consider scat singing in your performance. 7. Watch your pitch when out of your most usual position. 8. It's ok to write the whole song yourself. 9. It's ok to have a name people have to spell check and hear pronounced correctly. 10. Everything you've ever done informs the music you make. Links mentioned in this podcast include: Sara Bareilles            http://www.sarabmusic.com/main/ Love Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi7Yh16dA0w&list=PLs2VDJTtCn3rEmYeaKvL3xMeG62gzp1zO Gravity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEXhAMtbaec&list=PLs2VDJTtCn3rEmYeaKvL3xMeG62gzp1zO&index=3 Brave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUQsqBqxoR4 Many the Miles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwg1TpxkSnA Many the Miles (live) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Kc0cYWfmUE

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topic Sara Bareilles. Listen to this podcast episode for lessons to learn from her voice. Subscribe to this podcast at iTunes and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review there, too! REVIEWS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED! If you’d like help with learning any of these vocal techniques, 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: 1. Well-developed head voice can be belt voice's (upper chest voice's) best friend. 2. Middle voice can be more interesting when varied and multi-colored. 3. Don't be afraid to play with vibrato and straight tone. 4. If you write with piano, let your fingers and your voice collaborate. 5. Watch where you place a piano mic stand. 6. If you have a great feel for rhythm, carefully consider scat singing in your performance. 7. Watch your pitch when out of your most usual position. 8. It's ok to write the whole song yourself. 9. It's ok to have a name people have to spell check and hear pronounced correctly. 10. Everything you've ever done informs the music you make. Links mentioned in this podcast include: Sara Bareilles            http://www.sarabmusic.com/main/ Love Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi7Yh16dA0w&list=PLs2VDJTtCn3rEmYeaKvL3xMeG62gzp1zO Gravity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEXhAMtbaec&list=PLs2VDJTtCn3rEmYeaKvL3xMeG62gzp1zO&index=3 Brave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUQsqBqxoR4 Many the Miles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwg1TpxkSnA Many the Miles (live) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Kc0cYWfmUE

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topicis 7 Songwriter Round Mistakes. Listen to this podcastepisode to learn what not to do for successful songwriter round performances, plus bonus mistake #8 ! Subscribe to thispodcast at iTunes and don't miss an episode... and please leave areview there, too! REVIEWS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED! If you’d like help raising the mastery level of your live performances, or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and Performancevocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. Subjects covered in this episode include: Talking too much Mumbling lyrics Wrong volume Failing to connect Not being gracious Singing too long Singing wrong songs Not telling them who you are Links mentioned in this podcast include: The songwriting capital of the world  PBS Transcontinental Sessions Earn the right to talk onstage Venue size matters Bluebird Cafe

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Today's topicis 7 Songwriter Round Mistakes. Listen to this podcastepisode to learn what not to do for successful songwriter round performances, plus bonus mistake #8 ! Subscribe to thispodcast at iTunes and don't miss an episode... and please leave areview there, too! REVIEWS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED! If you’d like help raising the mastery level of your live performances, or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and Performancevocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses. Subjects covered in this episode include: Talking too much Mumbling lyrics Wrong volume Failing to connect Not being gracious Singing too long Singing wrong songs Not telling them who you are Links mentioned in this podcast include: The songwriting capital of the world  PBS Transcontinental Sessions Earn the right to talk onstage Venue size matters Bluebird Cafe