All Things Vocal Podcast

All Things Vocal Podcast

Professional coaching and insider interviews for singers and speakers who want to grow their skills and careers. Host Judy Rodman has 5 decades of award-winning credits in the music and voice industries.

Singers: Don't Stick This In Your Ears! (Chat with Dr. Rebecca Grome)

The singing and speaking voice is greatly affected by the health and hearing ability of our ears. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Rebecca Grome, the audiologist and owner at Ears4U in Nashville, Tennessee, who generously shares her advice on ear care, including what NOT to stick in there!  NEED YOUR HELP: Please support this podcast with your rating/review... that helps me keep doing it! Just go to https://ratethispodcast.com/atv, choose an app and follow the directions. Most people don't realize how important and powerful these ratings and reviews are. If you leave one, thank you a ton!!

07-08
38:45

5 Hacks for Vocal Control in the Studio

Want more vocal control when singing in the studio? In this short but valuable episode, I give you 5 pro hacks specially designed for singing at a recording microphone. They can immediately increase your vocal control and thus skyrocket the quality of your final vocal. Find the transcript and video at www.AllThingsVocal.com. LINKS MENTIONED: Singing In The Studio  (My multimedia course for singers) Vocal Production Workshop (My 2 hour workshop for audio engineers and producers)

06-05
05:19

PULL, Don't Push SOVT Exercises for Breath Work

SOVT, or 'semi-occluded vocal tract' exercises, IF done with good form, can significantly improve vocal ability and vocal health. In this episode, I show you why and how you should PULL them instead of Push them, like most people do. See this episode on YouTube for video demonstrations of these exercises. Other Links mentioned: Marci D. Rosenberg article Ingo Titze article Balloon phonation exercises Mark Thress Book a lesson with me My vocal training course

05-01
11:33

Weird Vocal Exercises That Blend Registers

In this episode I teach vocal exercises I designed using voiced consonants and vowels to help singers AND speakers blend their chest and head registers. Doing these exercises also helps you eliminate vocal breaks, add more resonance and range and ease vocal strain. These benefits occur as we take the voice across the passagio from chest to head voice while pulling and morphing the syllables. It's weird, but it works! LINKS:  National Library of Medicine Power, Path & Performance vocal training course  Speaking Voice Technique video course  Book a vocal lesson with me  Signup for free vocal health tips 

03-21
11:51

Mastering Public Speaking - Chat with Peter George

My interview guest is speaking coach/author Peter George. Truly great public speaking skills are worth pursuing and improving, whether you're a veteran stage presentation speaker or a more casual workshop host, teacher or business person. Even singers need to talk to their audiences and do interviews. Listen to this episode for insider tips and strategies for making an impact and getting the responses you want when you talk.  RAISE YOUR SKILLS: To significantly raise your speaking skills, consider the following pair of training materials: * Peter George's book 'The Captivating Public Speaker' (Amazon pd ad)  Note: As an Amazon associate, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases * my video course 'Speaking Voice Technique'. For a limited time: Get 30% off my course at checkout with coupon PGCHAT. 

02-27
26:30

Are Voiced Consonants Killing Your High Notes?

Did you know that articulating voiced consonants tightly can kill your high notes? In this episode, I talk about why this happens, and what you can do to turn your voiced consonants from voice saboteurs into voice enablers. Links mentioned: Power, Path & Performance vocal training courses Phonetics Pow document www.JudyRodman.com 

02-07
10:12

How I Teach Voice, How YOU Learn

With all the vocal coaches out there, do you wonder what vocal training you can trust to work best for your voice? Here is a short episode that will tell you why I know what I know as vocal coach, and how YOU can use my training to radically transform your voice with more ability, health and messaging impact than it's ever known. If you need a better, healthier, or more effective voice, I'd love to help you: You can check out my vocal training courses, contact me about vocal lessons, and sign up for my 9 page ebook 'Vocal Health Tips' (my gift to you), all on my website: https://judyrodman.com.    

12-11
11:56

JP & Kat-Raio Rende Interview Part 2 - Chipmunks to Charts

Join us for Part two of this interview as JP & Kat Raio-Rende and I exchange all kinds of career stories, music creation and chart-making strategies, as well as mic/voice-saving vocal technique!  Be sure and catch Part 1 of this interview if you missed it...  it's the episode right before this one. Their website: https://www.earwormny.com My website: https://judyrodman.com/

11-20
30:32

JP & Kat-Raio Rende Interview Part 1 - Emmy-Winning Music Creators

My guests today are primetime music creators JP and Kathryn Raio-Rende, owners of Earworm Music Company in New York City. This is Part 1 of our interview, which continues next episode as Part 2. Their website: https://www.earwormny.com Their Emmy-winning song performed by Billy Porter for Sesame Street: https://youtu.be/derxRN-ZkMI?si=S6ZX1p44yjcD5zxv Listen as we trade stories, strategies and advice for songwriting, production and singing for major market media.

11-13
46:06

Personal Branding with Megan Gersch

If you want to build a successful music career, you need to build a following. Creating and leveraging your personal brand can be a game-changer for creating a significant fanbase. Listen to my interview with top branding specialist Megan Gersch  (Netflix, Live Nation, etc) and gain some current strategies to help you and your music stand out from the crowd and draw the supporters that can help you succeed. LINKS: megangersch.com hello@megangersch.com Your Sparkly Brand Podcast  Listen: Apple • Spotify • Google Judyrodman.com

10-16
21:46

Metamorphosis of Runaway Home - a New Musical

In this interview with my co-creator Darren J. Butler, we talk about how our musical Runaway Home has metamorphosized from a couple of monologues to a staged reading by headliners for heads of the entertainment industry in the middle of New York. We're hoping it's the room where 'it' happens - so full productions in major venues is next. Find creative team and actors bios and more at the musical's website:  https://www.runawayhomethemusical.com/ Darren's website: https://www.darrenjbutler.com/ My website: https://judyrodman.com/

08-23
48:02

A New Approach To Manual Therapy for Voice: Walt Fritz Interview

In this episode, we sit down with renowned physical therapist Walt Fritz. As the author of 'Manual Therapy for Voices... a Person-Centered Approach,' Walt shares his expertise in empowering patients to actively participate in their healing journey. He discusses how this patient-involved approach can lead to more effective and lasting results. Furthermore, Walt extends his expertise to train other healing arts professionals - vocal coaches included - enabling them to integrate this patient(student)- empowered approach into their own protocols.  Join us as we explore the transformative power of this approach and discover how people can heal better through active involvement in the therapeutic process. LINKS: * Walt Fritz website https://waltfritzseminars.com/about/ * * "Manual Therapy for Voice and Swallowing" book: (Please note this is my affiliate link) https://amzn.to/47ffWFy #ad *Judy Rodman website: https://judyrodman.com/    

08-01
46:02

Vocal Strain: 18 Causes & Fixes For Your Tired Voice

Vocal strain, also known as vocal fatigue, is the leading cause of vocal problems, limitations and vocal damage for both singers and speakers. In this episode, I'm going to give you the top 18 causes of vocal strain that I see, and tell you how to fix what's making your voice so tired. I'm also going to share the audio of a short vocal lesson I did where my student's vocal fatigue was eliminated immediately after I put her at the wall.  Links mentioned: The full video of Silvana's vocal lesson  My ebook on Vocal Health Food enzymes I use https://amzn.to/3r0jE5c (Amazon pd link) The Easy Way To Stop Smoking book https://amzn.to/3PA5Jgm (Amazon pd link) Speaking Voice Technique online course Interview with Gina Thurston Interview with Angela McCuiston My story of vocal recovery after endotracheal tube  DISCLOSURE: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

06-27
22:38

Get Fit, Not Hurt! (Chat With Angela McCuiston of Music Strong)

Getting physically injured can temporarily stop or permanently end a music career. My guest Angela McCuiston, founder of 'Music Strong', has developed a specialty career in fitness training and rehabilitation exercises for music makers of all kinds. Listen to this interview to hear Angela and I discuss some vital fitness strategies that can improve muscle balance, endurance and strength. A musician herself, Angela understands the stresses of our vocations and the stakes involved!

05-23
38:05

Singing On The Road? 12 Tips for Touring

Singing on the road can be a dream come true or a vocal nightmare. Here are 12 tips to help your voice end up stronger and freer of vocal fatigue after your gig or tour than before! Whether you're just doing one gig out of town, or a whole season of concerts, this advice plus using great vocal technique can make a huge difference to your voice. Links mentioned include: * The Hall Sisters: https://thehallsisters.com/ * What To Eat Before You Sing (blogpost/podcast) https://blog.judyrodman.com/2011/01/what-to-eat-before-you-sing.html * Tabata exercise (do an internet search to find several Tabata timer apps for phone or computer) https://health.clevelandclinic.org/tabata-vs-hiit-whats-the-difference/ * Information about my vocal lessons: https://judyrodman.com/vocal-training.htm *Sign up for my 9 page e-book on vocal health plus newsletter here: https://judyrodman.com/newsletter-signup.htm

05-03
08:25

Successful Music Career Secrets - Vinnie Potestivo Interview

In this episode, I interview Vinnie Potestivo, a renowned music and brand consultant who advises artists, major media, and corporations on the latest trends and strategies for success.  Over the years, the music industry has undergone significant changes, and Vinnie Potestivo has witnessed many of them first hand. In our chat, he generously shares some successful music career secrets that are working now. Vinnie also tells some behind-the-scenes stories of people he's worked with that illustrate the advice he gives, and some will have you laughing. Vinnie has his finger on the pulse of the music industry, and his advice is invaluable to anyone who wants to make it in this dynamic industry.  LINKS: Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment: https://vpetalent.com/ His podcast 'I Have A Podcast' : https://vpetalent.com/i-have-a-podcast/ Find me and my services and sign up for my free 9-page report "Vocal Health Tips" at https://judyrodman.com/ Listen & subscribe to All Things Vocal Podcast on iTunes ... on Spotify ... or anywhere else.  

04-13
48:08

Choose Your Vocal Genre Strategically!

Have you ever wondered if the style you're singing is truly best for you? In this episode I give you some practical factors to help you choose your vocal genre strategically, which will help you be creatively fulfilled AND more successful in your vocal career. And yes, it may be that for YOUR vocal goals, you need to choose more than one style to master. Listen to the end for some case studies of singers whose vocal genre outlier choices resulted in success!  Find me at www.JudyRodman.com While you're there, be sure and download my 9 page report on vocal health!

03-28
15:20

Interview with Songwriting Legend Dave Loggins

In this rare interview, hear the stories of the journey and the creative process of Dave Loggins, one of the most gifted singers and songwriters that’s ever put pen to paper or mic to mouth. Besides putting a ton of music into the world that people remember their lives by, he has been my friend, collaborator and mentor for decades. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did having the conversation. Find Dave Loggins music wherever you listen to songs. If you love music, or need songwriting inspiration, you'll want to buy some. Find me at JudyRodman.com.

01-30
58:14

Gena Thurston Interview - PT for Voices

Gena Thurston, PT/DPT/CIDN has worked with all kinds of voices, including the cast of Hamilton. She has a unique, hands-on, highly effective approach to vocal issues that she shares with me on this episode. I trust her enough to be the only one I've ever let manipulate my own larynx! Find Gena in Nashville at https://stevekravitz.com/our-team/gena-thurston/Steve Kravitz Physical Therapy  Check out the exercises she demonstrates on Instagram at TheVocalPT  Find me and my services for your voice at www.JudyRodman.com PLEASE SHARE: If you like, please share this episode with a friend who could use the information, too! PLEASE REVIEW: https://ratethispodcast.com/atv      

01-15
29:32

Vocal Exercises To Smooth Vocal Glitches

Listen as I demonstrate a weird but highly effective vocal exercise that helped me get my voice back, and that I use with my students to smooth out glitchy areas in their vocal range. My thanks to vocal coach Mark Thress for sharing the scale with me, which I find best to do in this slow-motion way, morphing the syllables into each other to create flexibility and stability in the vocal apparatus.  Find out more about my services for your voice at JudyRodman.com

12-06
18:07

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