Ear to Larynx - What the Voice Learns From Listening

This
is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com, written by vocal coach Judy Rodman.
Today's topic
is Ear to Larynx... What the voice learns from listening skills. Listen to this podcast
episode to find out how your ears, brain and voice can work together for quicker results in gaining vocal ability.
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If you’d like help
with listening skills 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 to listen more actively - pointing the ear to articulation, tone, volume, pitch, phrasing and rhythmHow the ear directs the voicePractical advice for the listening voice
Links
mentioned in this podcast include:
vocal tonemuddy articulationpitch problems The mime exercise

The Power of Getting To The Point - As Songwriter, Singer, Speaker

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.

New Year's Resolutions for Voices - What, Why, How to Make Them Real

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.Without a plan, resolutions are just wishes that don't usually come true. Today's topic will cover how to make a plan to turn New Year's Resolutions for your voice into goals which can become reality.  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 turning your vocal resolutions into reality, check out the products and services I make available for you atwww.JudyRodman.com, and contact me with any questions you have. Happy New Year from All Things Vocal!

Vowel Shapes and Lengths for Contemporary Singing

This
is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today's topic
is one of the most important genre definers ...the shape and length of the vowels. Formal and popular genres require
different choices to sound authentic. Listen to this podcast episode for tips to
articulate vowels for contemporary commercial (CCM) or popular music genres.
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 articulating vowels, or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and
Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com
in vocal lessons and
on CD courses.

Top Ten Terrible Vocal Training Tips

In honor of David Letterman's last year on television, I thought I'd do my own Top Ten List. These terrible ideas about the voice are things I've personally heard said by singers, music professionals or others who don't know better! Ready? Listen up...For more information on my training, production, products and services for the voice, please go to www.JudyRodman.com 

How Long Should You Practice Your Voice?

Judy gives a vocal lesson that answers the question "how long do you need to practice your voice?".  
For information on Power, Path & Performance vocal training and other vocal services, go to website www.judyrodman.com.

The Speaking Voice

Judy gives a pro vocal lesson on "The Speaking Voice', then interviews alt pop artist Tee Tallent (Judy's vocal student) and plays some of his cool groove music.
For information on Power, Path & Performance vocal training and other vocal services, go to website www.judyrodman.com

Power, Path and Performance Vocal Training... What Makes It Work

Judy gives a pro vocal lesson "What Is 'Power, Path & Performance' Vocal Training?", then interviews rock artist Colleen Alanna of "Love's Tragedy" (Judy's vocal student) and plays some of this rockband's powerful music.
For information on Power, Path & Performance vocal training and other vocal services, go to website www.judyrodman.com.