Using Toys In Vocal Lessons To Teach Lizard Brain

No matter what your age, toys can be extremely useful in vocal lessons to get past the conscious mind into the instinctive 'lizard brain' that runs the voice on instinct. Links:
If you'd like to watch the video demonstration of the material in this episode, go to https://youtu.be/c_2kKvJJtcA
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For the balloon phonation video I did with fellow coach Mark Thress, go here https://youtu.be/mqc7EC1gBAg
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Responsibilities of Successful Voices

If we have listeners, we bear responsibility for reactions to our messages. This is a critical time in our world, that needs every voice to be informed, driven by the right heart, and courageous. In this episode, I dig deep into voices that drive the conversation, so we can use any influence we have to connect and make the world a better place. Links mentioned in the episode include my article on Dissonance, an article by Loretta J Ross ,  Billboard article on Dolly's Good Deeds, and Mark Elliott's song "We Need To Have A Long Talk".
Contact me about my services and lessons at my website https://judyrodman.com. 

Tongue Tips for Singing & Speaking

The tongue can get a voice in trouble! Here are some tips to help tame tension and get the tongue and jaw cooperating to free the throat and articulation. 
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Find the video lesson on Jaw Tension here... https://youtu.be/WVuJ5Vm-GE4
If you’d like help with tongue tension, or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses.
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Katie Zaccardi Interview - Music & Wellness In Anxious Times

In this episode I interview the multi-dimensional Katie Zaccardi, whose successful journey in making music and dealing with an anxiety disorder has led her into coaching other creatives into wellness. 
Find Katie:
instagram.com/katiezaccardi  www.katiezaccardi.comhttps://pod.link/1456146541 (The 'Out to Be' Podcast)
Contact me at www.JudyRodman.com, check out my training in vocal lessons and on CD courses.
This podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon, Android apps and more. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!PLEASE RATE & REVIEW at ratethispodcast.com/atv
 
 

Act As If and Ye Shall Be In Great Voice - Or Not!

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today's topic is how 'acting as it' can affect your voice. Listen to this episode to learn how 'fake it til you make it' can actually create vocal ability, and how acting on negative mindsets will sabotage your voice.
 
This podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Spotify, Android apps. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!PLEASE RATE & REVIEW at ratethispodcast.com/atv
 
If you’d like help with __________, 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:
Vanderbilt Voice Center
The Voice Keeps The Score
How To Beat Your Lizard Brain

Chat with Kevin McCarty of 'We Should Write Sometime' App

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
 
Today I interview Kevin McCarty… co-founder of 'We Should Write Sometime' app for songwriters. Listen in to see how you can, in a virtual setting, safely and securely investigate and connect with cowriters from across the US, Canada and Australia... with more locations to come! 
 
This podcast is now playing at iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Spotify, Android apps Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review where you like to listen! REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED!
 
Singing better helps you write better songs! 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:
Kevin explains what this app does.
How using this app for meeting new songwriters saves time and energy (you can cut way down on the bar and club hopping!)
How the app helps you investigate potential collaborators before reaching out to connect.
The development of the app (they developed it before Covid!) and how timely it is now.
How virtual co-writing can actually be better, safer, and freer for creating songs.
Ways this app can benefit not only new songwriters but also veteran pro writers who want to reach the new wave of artists as well as different collaborators for fresh fire.
The incognito aspect of using the app.
Where the app is live now (US, Canada, Australia and more to come).
Some of the added benefits of co-writing (instead of writing solo).
Things songwriters don't know about the business (PROs, licensing, publishing, etc) and how that information could be a future feature in the app.
Ways the app can be used safely and securely.
How to get on this app. By the way, it's free! Future premium tiers will be eventually be developed, but Kevin says they want to keep the highly functional basic version free. 
Links mentioned in this episode include:
We Should Write Sometime

How Crying Affects the Voice

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
 
Today's topic is Crying. Listen to this podcast episode to learn how crying tears affects the voice, and how you can manage better when tears come. My special thanks to international theater star Sidonie Smith for her quote on this subject. Look for our full interview on an upcoming episode!
 
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If you’d like help with managing emotions when you have to sing or speak, 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:
Categories of tears
How crying creates vocal problems
Ways to control crying
The wisdom of protecting your voice
Links mentioned in this podcast include:
Sidonie Smith

Interview with Speaker Michael Arterberry - Got Dirt? Use it!

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today I interview Michael Arterberry - motivational speaker, author and youth mentor.
This podcast is now playing at iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Spotify, Android 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:
Michael’s backstory.
Michael’s powerful parable of the Donkey in the Hole.
We get the why behind Michael’s tagline ‘be encouraged’ and his challenge to ‘shake the dirt’.
Michael’s understanding of faith and how it affects his life and work.
How Michael works to encourage and empower kids.
The importance of changing the systems around dysfunction.
The power of reflection to go forward in times of frightening change (like this Covid era).
Mentors & teachers that helped Michael; the importance of being one.
How side interests & diversity create the well-rounded life.
Funny stories, serious success stories
The mind/body/voice connection.
About Michael:
Michael is a public speaker, author and mentor with a non-profit devoted to working with youth. Childhood dysfuntion and spinal surgery have only served to inform and shape his life's work... successfully and deeply motivating and encouraging others. As he states in his website, 
As a Motivational Speaker, my life is dedicated to moving people from an uneasy time in their lives to a place of peace. I don’t change their circumstances, but I help change their perspective. - Michael Arterberry 
His many career achievements include:
2010 USA Network’s Characters Unite Award for exceptional commitment to combating prejudice and discrimination while increasing tolerance and acceptance within the community, 
2014 100 Men of Color Award for leadership in education, government, mentorship, entrepreneurial success and community service,
2016 Educator of the year award from Y-Cop in Mount Vernon, NY. as well as a proclamation from the Mayor, Certificate of Merit from the Board of Legislators, and a Citation from the Mount Vernon City Council.
Find him on the web:
Shakethedirtexperience.com
MichaelArterberry.com
YouthVoicesCenter.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelarterberry
https://www.facebook.com/michael.arterberry