Recording Artist
Recording Artist
Wednesday Jun 22, 2016
Lessons From The Remarkable Voice of Chris Stapleton
Wednesday Jun 22, 2016
Wednesday Jun 22, 2016
This
is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today's topic
is a study of the voice of Chris Stapleton. Listen to this podcast
episode to discover lessons singers can learn from this iconicly successful voice.
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podcast at iTunes and don't miss an episode... and please leave a
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If you’d like help
with your voice, 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
Maintaining flexibly tall posture Lightening middle voice mix for rich, strain-free soundPulling instead of pushing for powerDrop technique for effectFind a great background singerGive the voice access to movementSupport the ends of linesThe importance of active facial languageFor increased power, back off pressure, add passionAvoiding vocal health perils of the roadDon't be afraid to do it your wayMake music that makes the world a better place.Links
mentioned in this podcast include:
CBS Morning's Saturday Sessions performance of "Fire Away"NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert performance of "The Difference Between Whiskey and You"Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake duet on 2015 CMA Vocal Stamina for the RoadJudy Rodman vocal training
Tuesday Jun 07, 2016
30 Studio Singer Saboteurs
Tuesday Jun 07, 2016
Tuesday Jun 07, 2016
This
is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today's topic
is 30 studio saboteurs. Listen to this podcast
episode to learn what to avoid if you want to perform and capture best vocals in the studio.
The discussion lists 5 saboteurs to avoid in each of the following categories: Producer, Vocal Producer, Audio Engineer, Background singer, Lead Singer and Anybody Else who comes into the studio.
For much more help getting great studio vocals, here are links to the two courses mentioned in this podcast:Singing In The Studio (for singers)Vocal Production Workshop (for producers and engineers)Subscribe to this
podcast at iTunes and don't miss an episode... and please leave a
review there, too! REVIEWS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED!
Friday Feb 26, 2016
The Power of Getting To The Point - As Songwriter, Singer, Speaker
Friday Feb 26, 2016
Friday Feb 26, 2016
This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today's topic is the Power of Getting To The Point. Listen to this podcast episode to learn to focus in on your messages, and make your central point clear for strongest songs, scripts, and vocal performances. You'll learn several exercises, featuring the 5 question focusing strategy asking... What? Who? Why? Where? and How?.
Also covered is the subject of word count... how many words or lyrics are enough? How can you concisely write wordy songs?
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If you’d like help with singing or speaking performance focus and impact, my vocal training method has a whole third cornerstone devoted to that very area. Check out 'Power, Path and Performance' training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses.
Tuesday Feb 16, 2016
Developing the Successful Artist: Interview with PCG's Bernard Porter
Tuesday Feb 16, 2016
Tuesday Feb 16, 2016
This
is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Subscribe to this podcast at iTunes and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review there, too! REVIEWS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED!
Today's topic
is the importance of artist development, and contains my interview with an
expert in the field: PCG Nashville’s Bernard Porter. Listen to this podcast episode for tips to greatly increase your chances
of success in the music business, and become a well-rounded, happier human
being in the process. Subjects covered in this episode
include:
Areas typically missing in ‘artist development’ that
can sabotage the successful breaking of new artistsTraits in a singer that turn Bernard off;
signalling that singer may not ever succeed in the music industry.Whether it is important for a singer to be a
songwriter. The vital importance of an artist to be able to
'own' the stage with presence and performance skills.The difference vocal training can make to a
recording and performing artist.The impact of persistence, dedication and even
sacrifice required for the potential for the artist to succeed.Ways even those without a lot of financial means
can still find the money, heart, and effort to invest in training and
preparing for a music career.How PCG Artist Development works uniquely to grow
artists in different dimensions, and what the byline of the company 'the
science of artist development' means.The brand new arm of the company that is offering
training to everyone, even those who can't afford to enroll in the primary
PCG program. (A little disclaimer… I am proud to be the author of PCG
Online's vocal coaching courses, in the company of other instructors I
highly respect authoring courses which include songwriting, auditioning,
music theory, live performance. )Links mentioned in this podcast include:www.pcgnashville.comPCG24-7.com
(PCG Online courses)Tim McGraw's video 'Humble and Kind'The upcoming 2016 PCG Summer BootcampMore on Bernard Porter and PCG:PCG Nashville is recognized as
America’s leading career/artist development organizations, working with
established and new emerging artists. A
successful business entrepreneur, Porter has spent his career developing and
securing high profile joint ventures within both corporate and private sectors,
guiding them in all phases of creative media, production, marketing and
national product launches. In addition, he has served as an entertainment
consultant to many record labels, broadband networks, major artists, large
corporations, state tourism boards as well as to specialty venues, including
the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Simon Mall properties, Dave & Busters
and Marriott Hotels. Porter was instrumental in signing Jason
Aldean to Broken Bow Records and has a long history of high level
achievements. Note: I provide vocal
coaching services for many PCG clients, and have a video vocal training course
published at PCG Online.
Monday Feb 08, 2016
Singing Studio Vocals With Stage Magic
Monday Feb 08, 2016
Monday Feb 08, 2016
This
is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today's topic
is singing studio vocals with live stage magic. Listen to this podcast
episode for tips to get the power, passion, authenticity and sheer vocal magic of your live stage performance into the final vocals you have to deliver in the austere environment of the vocal booth.
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 studio vocal performance, here are links to products and services discussed in the podcast:The ultimate studio vocal training course 'Singing In The Studio'.Hearfones for practicing .Vocal lessons with a focus on mastering studio singing.Vocal Production - working as part of your production team, I am in the studio with you, producing your vocals.
Thursday Jul 16, 2015
Mechanical Licenses For Recording Projects: What, When, How
Thursday Jul 16, 2015
Thursday Jul 16, 2015
If you are doing a recording project of music that you intend to sell, you need to know about mechanical licenses. Of course, if you're a songwriter or publisher, and want to get paid properly for your intellectual property, you need to understand mechanicals, too! Listen to this podcast to get the scoop.For more information on my training, production, products and services for the voice, please go to www.JudyRodman.com