All Things Vocal: Podcast For Singers, Speakers, Voice Coaches And Producers

In this rare interview, hear the stories of the journey and the creative process of Dave Loggins, one of the most gifted singers and songwriters that’s ever put pen to paper or mic to mouth. Besides putting a ton of music into the world that people remember their lives by, he has been my friend, collaborator and mentor for decades. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did having the conversation. Find Dave Loggins music wherever you listen to songs. If you love music, or need songwriting inspiration, you'll want to buy some. Find me at JudyRodman.com.

Gena Thurston, PT/DPT/CIDN has worked with all kinds of voices, including the cast of Hamilton. She has a unique, hands-on, highly effective approach to vocal issues that she shares with me on this episode. I trust her enough to be the only one I've ever let manipulate my own larynx! Find Gena in Nashville at https://stevekravitz.com/our-team/gena-thurston/Steve Kravitz Physical Therapy  Check out the exercises she demonstrates on Instagram at TheVocalPT  Find me and my services for your voice at www.JudyRodman.com PLEASE SHARE: If you like, please share this episode with a friend who could use the information, too! PLEASE REVIEW: https://ratethispodcast.com/atv      

Listen as I demonstrate a weird but highly effective vocal exercise that helped me get my voice back, and that I use with my students to smooth out glitchy areas in their vocal range. My thanks to vocal coach Mark Thress for sharing the scale with me, which I find best to do in this slow-motion way, morphing the syllables into each other to create flexibility and stability in the vocal apparatus.  Find out more about my services for your voice at JudyRodman.com

Barbara Kite is a speaking and acting coach. In this episode, she generously shares some secrets from the acting world that can help speakers, singers and even songwriters deliver messages that hit the mark. Links: Barbara's website, her coaching and her book https://barbarakite.com/ Her son Noah Kite and his 'chamber folk' music https://www.noahkite.com/  Find me and my services for your voice at my website https://www.judyrodman.com/ 

Learn in 30 seconds what this podcast is about, who it's for and why you should listen. All Things Vocal is available on Spotify, Apple and most other podcast apps. Listen and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Bonus: Here's where you can join the discussions in the Facebook Group: All Things Vocal Blog & Podcast

Mat Kearney went from skater kid/soccer playing/free-style rapper to multi-platinum selling pop artist with over 2.5 billion streams. One of my earliest vocal students, Mat took his voice and his messages seriously, and has become one of the best live performers out there. Listen in and be inspired to dig in deep to your own creative expression. Find Mat at https://matkearney.com/ Find out how I can help you with YOUR voice at https://judyrodman.com/. While you're there, download my free 9-page report on vocal health! I also invite you to join me for discussions about all things vocal at the Facebook page for this podcast.

How high or low should your larynx be when you sing? Get my nuanced answer to this controversial topic that can help you sound great without straining your voice.  Links mentioned: Lisa Popiel  Molly Webb article AnatomyZone video of larynx Power Path & Performance vocal training courses Judy Rodman vocal lessons Find me at www.JudyRodman.com. Join us for deeper discussions in the All Things Vocal Facebook Group.

In my interview with Doug Smith you'll learn how this gifted music maker working with R&B icons including Millie Jackson, Nikka Costa and Prince quit it all one night. Called to the ministry, he traded the limelight to be a flashlight working with the homeless, planting gardens in 'food deserts', and working 'the night shift' to help rescue and change lives.  And he's back with music, too! Now Doug (aka 'Truth') and fellow former Voltage Brother Paul Scott (aka 'Pjaye') write, produce and perform as 'Mercy Club'.  They let me include a little snippet for you! Doug's Links: Grace Community Mission Ministries: https://www.gcmmispeople.com/ Youtube ‘MercyClubVevo' - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX55Jtl5fx4d5HBvxQlkYlw Mercy Club website -  https://mercyclub.org/home   (Purchase a song and as you are led, please include your donation to support the incredible good work they're doing!)  Find me at www.JudyRodman.com.  Join us for deeper discussions in the All Things Vocal Facebook Group.

Salem Jones suggests a fresh, radical look at the job of an artist on the deepest and most valuable levels. Salem is one of the best female rock vocalists on the planet, and graciously allows me to share her thoughts on this podcast. Short, sweet, and utterly profound.  Find Salem and her band https://www.patreon.com/onesoulthrust  Salem & One Soul Thrust's new video 'The Fight For Love' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq7S-sbooLc  Find our previous full interview episode here https://blog.judyrodman.com/2022/01/interview-with-salem-jones-empress-of.html?m=0  Join us on the All Things Vocal Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/721787782354743 

Want to hear stories of a Nashville-based producer from Trinidad who has worked with the likes of Take 6, Whitney Houston, and CeCe Winans just to name a few? Listen in to my chat with 8 time Dove, Grammy-nominated and Juno award-winning producer Roger Ryan. Find Roger... at his website https://www.rogerryan.net/ and Instagram https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-ryan-6603233/ Want to chat with me? Connect at... https://judyrodman.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/721787782354743 Like this? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

Does your speaking voice ever get tired? Is the sound of your voice weak, harsh, thin, muddy, monotone or otherwise difficult to listen to? Does your mind focus like a flashlight beam (aka NOT focused!) when you talk? You may be making some of the mistakes this episode covers. Listen as I give you the audio of lesson #2 in my new course 'Speaking Voice Technique'.  If you're interested, you can find all 13 lessons at www.SpeakingVoiceTechnique.com.  QUICK: Get 30% off if you act by Friday August 5th!  Use code LAUNCHSALE at checkout.

Wonder what your voice is worth? To help you find out, I take you through a small study of Van Gogh's shoes, and other worthless pieces of art.  Join me! After listening, I'd love to hear your thoughts and stories. Join us for some wonderful discussions in the Facebook page for this group - 'All Things Vocal Blog & Podcast'. As always, you can find me and my products and services at www.judyrodman.com. 

One very effective type of vocal exercise is imitating character voices. In this episode, I demonstrate some of these crazy exercises and explain the why and how behind the training so you can try them, too! Links mentioned: The article 'Are you a good mimic?' Victoria DeAnda article on mimicing vs imitating The video on 'Voice Breakdown'  All Things Vocal Blog & Podcast Group For more or to contact me, go to www.JudyRodman.com   

Losing your voice from vocal performance is NOT necessary IF you prepare yourself and your voice for the performance you need to do. Here's the cautionary tale about how I DIDN'T prepare for a vocal marathon, trashed my voice and what I did to get it back in time to finish the marathon strong! Listen for tips to avoid losing your own voice from overuse.  BONUS: I mention a new vocal recovery exercise that I will be teaching in a free workshop to be held Tuesday, June 14th, 2022. Contact me and I'll send you the link! (Yes, there will be a replay if you can't attend.)

Have you ever felt like there was something about you that would keep your voice from certain opportunities, careers or stages? Maybe you're the wrong race, wrong gender, wrong size, too old, too young, too dark, too light, too weird, too loud, too shy. How about being... too blind? Today I talk with Lachi - a highly successful force of nature who fully embraces and USES her blindness to make the entertainment industry a place where the disabled are successful and where universal access is the norm. Wait til you hear where HER voice is successfully performing! After listening, don't be surprised if you feel a fire in your own gut to think outside the box of your perceived limitations, and go after some dream you may have tucked away.  If you enjoy this, please support it with your rating or review! Lachi's Links: http://www.lachimusic.com/ http://www.rampd.org/index.html    

This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com. Listen to this episode to learn about several vocal factors, or vocal attributes, that can help you communicate better. It was written by Lawrence Blackwell of the Matinee Multiligual voiceover and subtitling agency. I hardly ever allow guest posts on All Things Vocal, but this one is really good and important information for voices that I agree with, so my thanks to him for sharing it exclusively with me for you!  HINT: Listen to the end for a very special sneak preview of something I have coming for you. This podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Spotify, Android apps. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!  

Making it in music depends... on what you define as making it. Yes, there are many ways to fail, but there are many ways to succeed. This episode has real-world advice geared to help creatives put legs under dreams. If you'd like a lesson with me, just hit me up at https://www.judyrodman.com/contact.htm. I'd be more than happy to help you!

Listen to this interview with Salem Jones to hear stories of a life-long rocker who is also a warrior who lives a life of excellence.  Founder, lead singer and songwriter for the Canadian rock band 'One Soul Thrust', Salem has one of the best female rock voices ever. So good in fact, Glen Hughes of 'Deep Purple' did a rare duet with her on her own album. A deeply soulful thinker, performer, writer and empathetic spirit, Salem is a life-long creator and has some great advice for those on the creator path, no matter what your genre of choice. Find Salem: Website (Patreon Page): http://www.onesoulthrust.com Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1E4sMbC8Qcd6Lm Reverb Nation https://www.reverbnation.com/onesoulthrust Twitter https://twitter.com/onesoulthrust Secret Rock Society (SRS) https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneSoulThrust Find Judy: at my website... https://judyrodman.com/

Do you wonder what goes into the development of a successful artist who actually loves the life they live? Wendy Parr has created an artist development program that does just that. Artists with whom she's worked include Sara Bareilles, Regina Spektor, Melanie Martinez, Lynn Gunn of PVRIS, Marc E. Bassy, and many more. Come join us for a deeper than usual chat about becoming the creative you can be. Want to learn more or contact either of us? Find Wendy's website: WendyParr.com Find me and my services at: JudyRodman.com 

In this episode, I chat with my old friend Radney Foster about his multi-decade career of successes, brick walls, pivot points, new creative endeavors and more success. He gained back a lost voice, wrote a book of short stories and songs, became an actor, and mentors other new artists. He's still doing all these things... including his music. Join me for a very sweet conversation, and if you enjoy please leave a review!  Radney's Website: www.RadneyFoster.com Be sure to check out his book and CD 'For You To See The Stars'   Want to work with me? Get a lesson, take a course, book me for your studio project. Contact me at www.JudyRodman.com.  * Want to support this podcast? (Thank you!) Rate and review it - especially helpful on iTunes.    * Want to discuss an episode?  I now have my podcast on GoodPods. Download the mobile app and search for 'All Things Vocal' show and group.