This is why Your Voice Is Trashed. Really. 10 Things To Stop!

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today's topic: Why Your Voice is Trashed. Listen to this podcast episode to learn 10 things to stop doing in order to stop tiring, trashing and possibly damaging your voice!
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Subjects covered in this episode include these 10 things not to do:
Sing on Laryngitis
Pay no attention to the weather
Drink dehydrating caffeinated or alcoholic beverages
Scream
Sing songs that are too high for you
Push more breath for vocal power
Offer your voice no support
Perform with bad posture
Talk wrong
Neglect your vocal warmup before performance
Links mentioned in this podcast include:
Laryngitis
Diaphragm
Talking

12 Vocal Resolutions to Rock Your Year

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today's topic is 12 Vocal Resolutions for the new year. Listen to this podcast episode to learn 12 commitments you can make to significantly improve your voice next year.
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Subjects covered in this episode include:
Resolve to assess the state of your voice.
Resolve to do something about your weakest vocal area.
Resolve to warm up and warm down your voice
Resolve to address your speaking voice.
Resolve to get out of your comfort zone.
Resolve to improve something you already do well.
Resolve to study some masters of your genre.
Resolve to set goals for your vocal performances.
Resolve to have and nourish a small circle of trusted friends.
Resolve to take better care of yourself physically, mentally and spiritually
Resolve to sing fearlessly.
Resolve to be a better listener.
Links mentioned in this podcast include:
absolutely intend and expect
next most important thing
ENT fellowship trained specializing in voice
pitch practice
warm up correctly,
causes of your vocal cord abuse
saving your speaking voice
Immerse yourself to study the vocal nuances
pursue a serious vocal career
signup
STOP SMOKING
Todoist
All Things Vocal Training group on Facebook
 
 

Why You Should NOT Sing From Your Diaphragm

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today's topic is: Why you shouldn't sing from your diaphragm. Listen to this podcast episode to discover why this mistaken concept is wrong and dangerous for the voice, and where you should power your voice from instead.
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If you’d like help with powering your voice in a healthy, effective way, 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:
Where the diaphragm is located and what it is connected to in the bodyWhat happens when you try to 'sing from the diaphragm', and how it can hurt your voiceWhat to do instead to power your voice in a healthy way that unlocks vocal improvement and impactLinks mentioned in this podcast include:
Diaphragmatic breathing... a dangerous concept 

How To Conquer Adolescent Male Vocal Strain

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today's topicis Conquering Adolescent Male Vocal Strain. Listen to this podcastepisode for tips to successfully sing through the teenage male voice change.
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If you’d like helpwith vocal strain or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and Performancevocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses.
 Subjects covered in this episode include:Changing songs and keysPowering your voice for best controlKeeping Articulation clear to loosen tight throatWatching your speaking voice techniqueSinging through the voice changeWhen you need help

Singing Scared - The Ironic Danger of Guarded Voice

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today's topicis Singing Scared. Listen to this podcastepisode to understand why guarding the voice can actually cause vocal problems to get worse, and what to do instead.
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If you’d like helpwith vocal strain, vocal performance anxiety or any other vocal matter, try Power, Path and Performancevocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses.
Subjects covered in this episodeinclude:
Diagnosing trigger events for scared singingHow hormones activate the vocally counterproductive fight or flight responseHow this response causes loss of vocal abilityThe crisis of vocal confidence that followsTwo keys for turning vocal fear into fearlessnessCase studiesPower, Path and Performance vocal training and how it can helpLinksmentioned in this podcast include:
Stage Fright - What it isRaising and Lowering the Larynx - Should You?Adele's 2016 Grammy performanceHow My Damaged Voice Came Back

Lessons From The Remarkable Voice of Chris Stapleton

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
review there, too! REVIEWS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED!
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 

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.
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 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

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!