The Benefits of Practicing Character Voices

One very effective type of vocal exercise is imitating character voices. In this episode, I demonstrate some of these crazy exercises and explain the why and how behind the training so you can try them, too!
Links mentioned:
The article 'Are you a good mimic?'
Victoria DeAnda article on mimicing vs imitating
The video on 'Voice Breakdown' 
All Things Vocal Blog & Podcast Group
For more or to contact me, go to www.JudyRodman.com 
 

Interview With Texas Legend Radney Foster

In this episode, I chat with my old friend Radney Foster about his multi-decade career of successes, brick walls, pivot points, new creative endeavors and more success. He gained back a lost voice, wrote a book of short stories and songs, became an actor, and mentors other new artists. He's still doing all these things... including his music. Join me for a very sweet conversation, and if you enjoy please leave a review! 
Radney's Website: www.RadneyFoster.com
Be sure to check out his book and CD 'For You To See The Stars'  
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What‘s Wrong With Your Vocal Warmup?

Does your voice feel WORSE instead of BETTER after doing vocal exercises? Here are 4 reasons that can happen, and what you can do to get your vocal warm-up working for you instead of turning into a vocal tighten-up!
For more help, contact me at https://JudyRodman.com.

How To Sing Tired - When To Cancel Performance

Have you ever been totally exhausted and need to sing? Do you know when you need to cancel a performance? This episode will give you tips for singing tired, and help you determine when you should cancel your performance.
Need good vocal exercises to warmup and cool down? Contact me to book a lesson ; I'd love to help! 
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Entertainer vs Artist - Which Is Best?

Are you an entertainer or an artist when you perform onstage? Did you know it's best to be both? This episode will explain why you want to strengthen your weaker mode if you want to raise your impact and value as a performer.
Here's the link to the Bono/U2 performance I mention in the episode. 
And here's a link to contact me for online lessons...  $125 hr or $65 for 1/2 hr.  

How To Practice Without Irritating Neighbors

Got neighbors? Need to practice? Need to do a vocal warmup at the venue? This episode will give you some practical solutions to decrease the noise level for others, and the ability to have significant practice time for you! 
Links mentioned include:
ATV blogpost with the free silent vocal exercise download.
Power Path & Performance 6-disc vocal training course
HearFones practice headset
Gear for quiet practice from Sweetwater
Soundproofing a room
DIY constructing a vocal booth
Buying a vocal booth
Online lesson pros and cons

Artist Mentors Bree Noble & Katie Zaccardi Offer Free Workshop On Alternate Income Strategies

Have you ever thought about teaching what you know? If you make a living singing, creating music or speaking, your financial situation is on roller skates. It's wise to develop alternative streams of income, and teaching your skills to others could be a win-win stream of good. For this episode, I interviewed artist mentors Bree Noble and Katie Zaccardi about their upcoming event to help artists do just that. First, they offer a quiz to help you narrow down what kind of skills you could best teach. Then they will hold a free workshop/challenge for launching your new income stream. Here are the links:
The Quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6086dfcfa3a6db0017985a49
The Challenge: https://mailchi.mp/b59b01c12e91/freechallenge

7 Wrong Ideas About Singing

Could your voice be suffering from wrong beliefs about singing? Check out this list of 7 mistaken ideas that can be limiting, straining and damaging to your voice. Hear how you can change your thinking to enable more vocal health and ability. Contact and learn more about me and how I can help you at www.JudyRodman.com