All Things Vocal Podcast

The Multi-Creative Soul - Interview with Mark Elliott

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Today I interview Mark Elliott… singer, songwriter, performer, musician,  audio engineer, studio producer, novelist, poet, outdoorsman, and airplane pilot. I'm sure there's more:) Listen for inspiration to go forward, from someone who has a big to-do list and knows how to use it!
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Some quotes from the interview:
Discipline is connected to inspiration
Protecting forward momentum energizes the next thing
The legs of your forward momentum are upon content
Some of our discussion trails:
Integrating multiple creative and technical sides of oneself.
How you can start out in classical voice and end up in bluegrass - loving them both!
The value of both nature and nurture, parents and environment, to Mark's journey.
Brick walls and turning points
The difference between writing songs and writing novels.
Mark recites his latest poem ‘Where Did You Go’ 
Thinking outside the box for the promotional video series to launch his single 'Craziest Thing'. We play a snippet!
Mark's experience with a vocal polyp.
Guitar strings and microphones... including how he cleans his mics.
Mark's future gazing; encouragement for others to move forward, too.
About Mark Elliot:
To quote Devon O'Day; 
As a singer-songwriter, Mark Elliott is a ‘lifer.’ He lives and breathes the poetry of existence.
Mark started his singer-songwriter career in Washington, DC. Tom Paxton discovered him and led him to Nashville. He has won songwriting awards including the Kerrville New Folk Award, has written for publishing houses including Bluewater Music, Maypop Music group, and Sony Music/ATV, and has had his songs cut by indie and major-label artists. Billboard Magazine called Mark’s Neal McCoy hit, Every Man for Himself, “a song with rare lyrical and musical edge and the best cut on the album.” Other publications have praised his work including Martin Guitar Company’s Sounding Board Magazine, UK’s Maverick Magazine and Music Row Magazine which said Mark was "Almost too good”.  
 
He tours live with his band, Runaway Home, and has a new solo EP due out summer 2020, with the first single called "Craziest Thing". Mark writes books, blogs, and essays. Kirkus Reviews said of Mark’s first full-length book, The Sons of Starmount: Memoir of a Ten-Year-Old Boy, “Cheerful, more thoughtful than most reminiscences, and quite enjoyable.” Mark is a regular contributor to Songbones Magazine. 
Find Mark's blog at www.imacre8tivesoul.com. 
Find Mark’s music and books at  www.markelliottcreative.com 
Find him on Instagram: @imacre8tivesoul
 

11 Surprising Causes of Vocal Problems

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Today's topic is causes of vocal problems. Listen to this podcast episode to discover surprising things that affect your voice, and some workarounds for each of them.
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Subjects covered in this episode include:
Clothes
Shoes
Exercise
Pain
Emotions
Hormones
Negative Feedback
Humidity
Congested lymph nodes
Spinal condition
Missing face & heart
Links mentioned in this podcast include:
How you lift free weights
Anxiety & the vagal-vocal connection
The effect of hormones on the voice
Singing in the Studio book
How to get mucus off vocal cords
Focusing communication to one heart
Ryan Stewart aka RyRobio

Rehearsal VS Performance Voice - Why The Difference Matters

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Today's topic is Rehearsal and Performance vocal modes. Listen to this podcast episode to learn the differences between these two modes, why you need both, and how to make sure you're in the right voice for what you're doing.
 
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If you’d like help with rehearsing and performing at the top of your game, 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:
Definitions of rehearsal and performance voice
Getting them counter-productive mixed up
How and when to rehearse your performance mode
Demonstrations of the differences for singing voice
Demonstrations of the differences for speaking voice

Audio Branding - Interview With Jodi Krangle

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Today I interview Jodi Krangle… professional voice actor, podcaster, singer
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Jodi Krangle's story: She has been a voice actor since 2007 with clients from major global brands in a multitude of industries. But on her road uniquely traveled she has done everything from selling computers before computers were cool, diving into the internet and internet marketing very early on, becoming a singer/songwriter/performing/recording artist, developing an award-winning songwriter resource website called 'The Muse's Muse', and now has her own fascinating podcast called 'Audio Branding'. 
QUESTIONS I ASKED HER:
Did you set out to become a renaissance woman?  
Let's get right into the power of sound. You've really been researching and talking to thought leaders about this on your podcast. Take us into some of the ways sound vibrations work.
Some of our listeners may be interested in music therapy occupations. What have you learned about the power of sound for health, pain relief and healing?
Give us some examples of the power of sound to influence behavior, Why do you say it's the 'hidden gem of marketing'?
Take us into the world of voiceover. What do you like about it? What have been some challenges? What would you say to someone wanting to look into that career?
As we speak, the world has changed. Are you seeing vocal career opportunities change in the age of COVID-19? 
Besides a voice actor, you are also an accomplished singer and it looks like you've been working on your artistic definition! OK what is the Filk scene? 
What do you do when your internet is down?
How important do you feel it is for career vocalists to have a community around them?
JODI'S LINKS:
Check out her Voice Over website at www.voiceoversandvocals.com
BONUS: Get this for yourself: The Audio Branding Worksheet (and sign-up for Jodi's newsletter) is at www.voiceoversandvocals.com/resources/
Listen to Jodi's Audio Branding Podcast website at www.audiobrandingpodcast.com. 
JUDY'S LINKS:
If you want the best vocal training for stage and studio, schedule a lesson. Whether you're a singer or speaker, I can help you towards your goals of sound quality, performance impact and vocal health. 
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Thoughts For Voices In COVID-19 Crisis

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Today's topic is about the global pandemic of COVID-19. Listen to this podcast episode for strategies to successfully live through this crisis, and actually use it to be better in all ways when it ends.
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Subjects covered in this episode include:
COVID-19 facts... Why this is such a serious global crisis
Stay Alive
Create & Train
Be Useful
Links mentioned in this podcast include:
Poem by Laura Jenkins
How the Novel Coronavirus and the Flu are alike and different
The lack of enough protective equipment for health care workers
How to get your voice back from illness
Patreon
BuyMeACoffee
Mortgage lenders pausing payments for 12 months
Things we can do for our communities
Some good places to donate to
Online Vocal Lesson pros and cons
 

Tempo, Key, Articulation & Why They Matter For Singing a Gazillion Lyrics

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Today's topic covers different aspects important to singing a lyric-intensive song well. Listen to this podcast episode for tips about choosing tempos, keys and articulation for best singing and songwriting, especially when it comes to songs with lots of lyrics.
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Subjects covered in this episode include:
Choosing Tempo 
Choosing Keys
Singing and Songwriting Choices for Articulation Factors
Links mentioned in this podcast include:
beats per minute (definition of bpm in music)
'Another Hundred People' video with Liz Callaway 

Is Your Music Visible? My Chat With Denise Wakeman

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Today I interview Denise Wakeman… internet marketing strategist, blogging expert and globe traveler. Listen to this episode to hear tips on how to increase your music's fanbase by becoming more visible!
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About Denise:
Denise Wakeman has been working online since 1996. She has become a highly respected expert on blogging, social networking, email and online marketing. She teaches, trains and consults with a holistic approach to building businesses with targeted audiences on the web. Denise doesn’t just teach… she’s done it. She has created a powerful, visible presence by using the tools and teaching others to do the same. In the music business, becoming visible means being FINDABLE by those who would love our music. I created the All Things Vocal blog in 2006 with Denise’s training.
For more help with increasing your internet visibility, find Denise at
www.DeniseWakeman.com
Check out her special post on building your internet platform:
www.DeniseWakeman.com/platform
Topics we discussed include:
Introduction to Denise
Understanding fans as customers
The importance of getting found by your audience
Taking action to reboot unsuccessful online efforts.
The importance of publishing consistent content
Creating the know, like & trust factor as music makers
Types of content you can create and share on social media
Visibility strategy for artists on media shows and large events
How to create online relationships with fans
Why an artist should create a blog
Blogging with multimedia content
The importance of creating your own online real estate, capturing emails
Traveling tips – the importance of being kind
Music experience Denise had in her global travels
What is changing for internet marketing
The importance of experimenting with online apps
Identifying your ideal fans
Tips for discerning your music career path
Deeply connecting by sharing your story
What Denise saw Elton John and Bernie Taupin do 
If you want the best vocal training so you have the best performances to take to market, try Power, Path and Performance vocal training, available at www.JudyRodman.com in vocal lessons and on CD courses.

How Imagination Runs Singing & Speaking Voice

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Today's topic is your imagination and your voice. Listen to this podcast episode to understand how you need to enlist your creative imagination to sing and speak with impactful magic.
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Subjects covered in this episode include:
Premeditating a conversation
Choosing your sound
Imagining you're someone else
Links mentioned in this podcast include:
Vocal tone
Harmony
To whom are you talking