Interview With Mark Thress - Classical vs Contemporary Voice

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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.

How Adversity Has Blessed My Voice

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Today's topic is adversity and how it can be used to benefit the voice. Listen to this podcast episode to find out why I add humorously negative and seriously hard times to my voice’s gratitude list, and how you can, too.
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Subjects covered in this episode include:
My childhood demotion from lead to harmony
Mandatory piano lessons
Paying dues with vocal abuse
Serious illness and vocal damage
Multiple career failures
Links mentioned in this podcast include:
How my damaged voice came back
Interview with chiropractor Dr. Dwaine Allison
John and Judy Rodman ep 'Here We Are'
Rascal Flatts performance 'Bless the Broken Road'

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

How My Damaged Voice Recovered Came Back

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Today's topic is my story of getting my voice back from vocal damage. Listen to this podcast episode to find hope for full recovery from most cases of vocal abuse, strain, and yes, even damage.
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If you'd like to train with my method, consider my vocal lessons and  packaged vocal training courses.
Links mentioned in this podcast include:
Mayo Clinic
Intubation
24 Italian Art Songs
Power, Path & Performance vocal training method

Career Saving Tips to Protect Your Voice From a Hit Song - Part 1

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Today's topic is 5 career saving tips to protect your voice from a hit song, part 1. _______. Listen to this podcast episode for 5 strategies to help your voice survive the increased performance demands that come with vocal career success!
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Suggestions covered in this episode include:
Control your breath for vocal health
Sing like it's the first time to activate fresh fire even when you're weary
Limit and control your speaking voice
Rest wisely
Increase and monitor your hydration
Links mentioned in this podcast include:
laryngopharyngeal reflux
Spasmodic Dysphonia
pulling technique
www.judyrodman.com 

27 Ways To Absolutely Murder Your Voice

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Today's topic is a Halloween theme - 27 ways to murder your voice! Listen to this podcast episode to understand these 27 vocal saboteurs, so you can avoid them.
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If you’d like help to protect your voice from sources and causes of vocal fatigue, irritation, strain and damage, 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:
Laryngitis 
Singing out of your range
Skipping vocal warmup
Pushing breath
Speaking on the phone hunched over
Eating and drinking vocal saboteurs
Creating excessive throat phlegm
Doing vocal exercises wrong
Vocal fry
What not to do between multiple sets
How crying affects the voice
Smoking
Hydration
Physical exercise cautions