Interview With Mark Thress - Classical vs Contemporary Voice

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today I interview Mark Thress… classical singer and teacher, voice science researcher, entrepreneur and colleague. He and I have been trading vocal lessons for about a year. Listen to this episode to hear us share our explorations and findings concerning the similarities and differences in contemporary and classical singing and teaching, as well as how cross-training can help both.
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Links mentioned in this podcast include:
A video of one of our vocal lesson exchanges. (Watch us teach each other!)
Subjects covered in this episode include:
How we met and our intention behind trading lessons.
Similarities and differences between the genres of classical and contemporary singing.
How all art is about effectively and authentically communicating a message to the one heart.
Subtle technical differences in formal and contemporary genres in performance focus, creating volume, using self-compression, facial expressions, vowel lengths, vibrato, the need for mic technique or to fill the hall acoustically, conveying emotion without pushing.
How “less is more” in contemporary music, while continuity in sound is important in classical music.
Ways cross training can benefit both contemporary and classical voice.
Issues students typically have when trying to cross these genres and perform them authentically.
Using tools such as a trampoline or bosu ball to loosen the body and increase access to breath and tone, as well as a coffee straw or balloon for warming up.
How 'pulling' helps both contemporary and classical singing.
How both coaches have improved each other's voices.

3 Ways to Increase Your Vocal Range

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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.
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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

10 Vocal Issues a Vocal Coach Should Fix

 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.
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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

Vocal Warmups... How Long Should They Be?

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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.
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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

The Danger of Meek Posture to the Voice

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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.
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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

Why Singing Without Your Instrument Feels So Weird

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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.
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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 why Your Voice Is Trashed. Really. 10 Things To Stop!

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!
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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

How To Conquer Adolescent Male Vocal Strain

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Today's topicis Conquering Adolescent Male Vocal Strain. Listen to this podcastepisode for tips to successfully sing through the teenage male voice change.
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If you’d like helpwith vocal strain 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:Changing songs and keysPowering your voice for best controlKeeping Articulation clear to loosen tight throatWatching your speaking voice techniqueSinging through the voice changeWhen you need help