All Things Vocal Podcast

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.

Developing the Successful Artist: Interview with PCG's Bernard Porter

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Today's topic
is the importance of artist development, and contains my interview with an
expert in the field: PCG Nashville’s Bernard Porter. Listen to this podcast episode for tips to greatly increase your chances
of success in the music business, and become a well-rounded, happier human
being in the process. Subjects covered in this episode
include:
Areas typically missing in ‘artist development’ that
can sabotage the successful breaking of new artistsTraits in a singer that turn Bernard off;
signalling that singer may not ever succeed in the music industry.Whether it is important for a singer to be a
songwriter. The vital importance of an artist to be able to
'own' the stage with presence and performance skills.The difference vocal training can make to a
recording and performing artist.The impact of persistence, dedication and even
sacrifice required for the potential for the artist to succeed.Ways even those without a lot of financial means
can still find the money, heart, and effort to invest in training and
preparing for a music career.How PCG Artist Development works uniquely to grow
artists in different dimensions, and what the byline of the company 'the
science of artist development' means.The brand new arm of the company that is offering
training to everyone, even those who can't afford to enroll in the primary
PCG program. (A little disclaimer… I am proud to be the author of PCG
Online's vocal coaching courses, in the company of other instructors I
highly respect authoring courses which include songwriting, auditioning,
music theory, live performance. )Links mentioned in this podcast include:www.pcgnashville.comPCG24-7.com 
(PCG Online courses)Tim McGraw's video 'Humble and Kind'The upcoming 2016 PCG Summer BootcampMore on Bernard Porter and PCG:PCG Nashville is recognized as
America’s leading career/artist development organizations, working with
established and new emerging artists. A
successful business entrepreneur, Porter has spent his career developing and
securing high profile joint ventures within both corporate and private sectors,
guiding them in all phases of creative media, production, marketing and
national product launches. In addition, he has served as an entertainment
consultant to many record labels, broadband networks, major artists, large
corporations, state tourism boards as well as to specialty venues, including
the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Simon Mall properties, Dave & Busters
and Marriott Hotels. Porter was instrumental in signing Jason
Aldean to Broken Bow Records and has a long history of high level
achievements. Note: I provide vocal
coaching services for many PCG clients, and have a video vocal training course
published at PCG Online.

Singing Studio Vocals With Stage Magic

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is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today's topic
is singing studio vocals with live stage magic. Listen to this podcast
episode for tips to get the power, passion, authenticity and sheer vocal magic of your live stage performance into the final vocals you have to deliver in the austere environment of the vocal booth.
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If you’d like help
with studio vocal performance, here are links to products and services discussed in the podcast:The ultimate studio vocal training course 'Singing In The Studio'.Hearfones for practicing .Vocal lessons with a focus on mastering studio singing.Vocal Production - working as part of your production team, I am in the studio with you, producing your vocals. 

Missing Roots of Music on Radio? Why Not To Worry

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is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today's topic
is my response to the fear by music makers and listeners that roots music could be lost in the marketplace. Listen to this podcast
episode to find out why I don't believe we should ever worry about roots music disappearing, in fact that it will always be priceless.
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For help with your priceless voice, no matter what your style of music, try Power, Path and
Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses.
 

Interview With Tiamo

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.Today I interview Tiamo De Vettori. Tiamo has appeared on NBC, CBS, MSNBC, FOX, Jimmy Kimmel and has now won LA Music Awards' Singer-Songwriter of the year and San Diego's Best Songwriter awards. He has performed for audiences up to 15,000 people.  Tiamo leads his own multi-6-figure live workshops and as Founder and CEO of Fearless, Speaker Academy, inspires emerging speakers and music artists to share their message with the world. If you've been looking for a way to make the music business successful for you, you'll want to listen and take notes! URGENT:  Tiamo generously offers my ATV blog readers and podcast listeners an incredible gift towards the end of the interview: a scholarship worth almost $2,000 to his 3-day February 2016 event, so be sure to listen for that!Links mentioned:http://www.tiamomusic.com http://www.fearlessspeakeracademy.com/scholarship Find my products and services at www.judyrodman.com

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!

Vocal Gratitude List

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is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today I’m
sharing some of my voice’s gratitude list. May it encourage you and make you smile. Happy Thanksgiving... may your own list be long!
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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 any speaking or singing problem or to maximize your voice, try Power, Path
and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses.

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.
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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 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.