Chat with Recording Artist-Speaker-Warrior Briana Domenica

Briana Domenica came from a family trauma of triple suicide, moved into her own serious depression and self-sabotaging actions, and finally had a paradigm shift of faith and music that led her not only to her own joy and healing, but also to a music and speaking career that may literally save some of the lives in her audience. In this interview, she talks about her creative journey and her 'why'.
Website... https://www.brianadomenica.com
Book her... info@brianadomenica.com
Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/BrianaDomenicaMusic
Instagram... brianadomenicamusic

3 Signs Your Vocal Technique Needs Help

Listen in as I give you three ways to assess your vocal technique. All three signs are vital to address for your best speaking and singing voice. If any of the signs are worrisome, I give you some tips to help get them pointing in the right direction.  Find me and my training at judyrodman.com.

Chat With Susan Berkley: The Billion Dollar Voiceover Industry

There are BILLIONS of dollars now being made in the multi-niche field of voiceover. This interview I did with veteran voiceover talent and coach Susan Berkley offers you a glimpse into the real possibilities of a successful vocal career where it doesn't matter what you look like, what you're wearing, how old you are or where you live. 
Find Susan, her services and training at GreatVoice.com. Find me at JudyRodman.com. 

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. 

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

11 Surprising Causes of Vocal Problems

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today's topic is causes of vocal problems. Listen to this podcast episode to discover surprising things that affect your voice, and some workarounds for each of them.
This podcast is now playing at iTunes , Google Play,  TuneIn Radio, . Subscribe and don't miss an episode... and please leave a review at www.RateThisPodcast.com/atv . REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED!
If you’d like help with a frustrating vocal issue, or improving your singing and speaking voice in general, 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:
Clothes
Shoes
Exercise
Pain
Emotions
Hormones
Negative Feedback
Humidity
Congested lymph nodes
Spinal condition
Missing face & heart
Links mentioned in this podcast include:
How you lift free weights
Anxiety & the vagal-vocal connection
The effect of hormones on the voice
Singing in the Studio book
How to get mucus off vocal cords
Focusing communication to one heart
Ryan Stewart aka RyRobio

Rehearsal VS Performance Voice - Why The Difference Matters

 This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com
 
Today's topic is Rehearsal and Performance vocal modes. Listen to this podcast episode to learn the differences between these two modes, why you need both, and how to make sure you're in the right voice for what you're doing.
 
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 at www.RateThisPodcast.com/atv . REVIEWS ARE MUCH NEEDED and APPRECIATED!
 
If you’d like help with rehearsing and performing at the top of your game, 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:
Definitions of rehearsal and performance voice
Getting them counter-productive mixed up
How and when to rehearse your performance mode
Demonstrations of the differences for singing voice
Demonstrations of the differences for speaking voice