All Things Vocal Podcast

12 Vocal Resolutions to Rock Your Year

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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
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10 Lessons from the Voice of Sara Bareilles

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Today's topic Sara Bareilles. Listen to this podcast episode for lessons to learn from her voice.
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If you’d like help with learning any of these vocal techniques, 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:
1. Well-developed head voice can be belt voice's (upper chest voice's) best friend.
2. Middle voice can be more interesting when varied and multi-colored.
3. Don't be afraid to play with vibrato and straight tone.
4. If you write with piano, let your fingers and your voice collaborate.
5. Watch where you place a piano mic stand.
6. If you have a great feel for rhythm, carefully consider scat singing in your performance.
7. Watch your pitch when out of your most usual position.
8. It's ok to write the whole song yourself.
9. It's ok to have a name people have to spell check and hear pronounced correctly.
10. Everything you've ever done informs the music you make.
Links mentioned in this podcast include:
Sara Bareilles 
          http://www.sarabmusic.com/main/
Love Songhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi7Yh16dA0w&list=PLs2VDJTtCn3rEmYeaKvL3xMeG62gzp1zO
Gravityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEXhAMtbaec&list=PLs2VDJTtCn3rEmYeaKvL3xMeG62gzp1zO&index=3
Bravehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUQsqBqxoR4
Many the Mileshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwg1TpxkSnA
Many the Miles (live)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Kc0cYWfmUE

7 Songwriter Round Mistakes

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Today's topicis 7 Songwriter Round Mistakes. Listen to this podcastepisode to learn what not to do for successful songwriter round performances, plus bonus mistake #8 !
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If you’d like help raising the mastery level of your live performances, 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:Talking too muchMumbling lyricsWrong volumeFailing to connectNot being graciousSinging too longSinging wrong songsNot telling them who you areLinks mentioned in this podcast include:The songwriting capital of the world PBS Transcontinental SessionsEarn the right to talk onstageVenue size mattersBluebird Cafe

Should Singers Lift Weights?

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Todays topic is "should singers lift weights?". Listen to this podcast episode to understand how to lift weights in ways that won't hurt your voice.
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If you're interested in healthy voice, subscribe at www.JudyRodman.com for a free PDF of vocal health tips.  For healthiest vocal technique, try Power, Path and Performance training in vocal lessons and CD course. 

Why You Should NOT Sing From Your Diaphragm

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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

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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!
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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