Judy Rodman

  Listen & subscribe on iTunes … on Spotify … or anywhere else Prefer video? Watch on Youtube. This episode begins with my guest Barbara Kite taking me through a quick centering exercise (you can join us). Then this veteran acting coach generously shares some trade secrets from the world of acting that can help speakers, singers and even songwriters. It’s a fascinating subject I’ve long been interested in, and I think you’ll gain some insight that will help you in your next performance. About Barbara Kite: Barbara is a New York-trained actress and... Continue Reading

This chat with Mat was pure joy! Listen & subscribe on iTunes … on Spotify … or anywhere else or watch video version on YouTube My guest today wasn’t a musician or songwriter in high school – he was a soccer player ! But in mid-college, he experienced a major paradigm shift in his life, stopped some pretty hard partying and started playing… guitar. Unable to play cover songs well, he began to write his own. That was 1.6 million albums sold and 2.5 billion streams ago. Woah…How did that happen? Listen up as I chat with the one and only Mat Kearney! Things... Continue Reading

Listen & subscribe on iTunes … on Spotify … or anywhere else How high or low should your larynx be when you sing? This question is steeped in controversy and misunderstanding. However, it’s also vitally important. Get it too wrong and you’ll have some big vocal problems. The controversy Voice teachers don’t always agree on what’s best. If I understand it correctly (and please note I am not an expert in this kind of training), the Speech Level Singing (or SLS) method of Seth Riggs teaches that you should always have your larynx at the same level... Continue Reading

  Doug Smith traded the limelight to be a flashlight in dark places. Listen in to this beautiful story… Listen & subscribe on iTunes … on Spotify …  or anywhere else Things we talked about: How we know each other from MTM Records His teenage beginnings as member of the R&B band ‘the Voltage Brothers’ Lessons learned from opening for Earth Wind and Fire and other experiences How Doug (aka ‘Truth’) and Paul Scott (aka ‘Pjaye’)began focusing on record production and songwriting Working at the top of the ladder with artists... Continue Reading

NOTE: The audio player should appear below, if not, please click on the title of this post and go online to hear.  Listen & subscribe on iTunes … on Spotify …  or anywhere else Salem Jones is one of the best female rock singers and songwriters on the planet. She is also my friend, and a few weeks ago she posted some really deep food for thought on her patreon page. I found it so relevant and relevant for the times right now that I asked her to share it for All Things Vocal, and I’m grateful she said yes. Listen to her voice it on the podcast, or read it below. ****************************** Guest... Continue Reading

            Roger Ryan’s incredible career stories light up the room – and they’re true!! NOTE: The audio player should appear below, if not, please click on the title of this post and go online to hear.  Listen & subscribe on iTunes … on Spotify …  or anywhere else Roger Ryan is an 8 time Grammy, Dove nominated, and Juno Award-winning producer with a ton of top-tier experience. His work as singer, songwriter, performer, arranger, producer and director has spanned a wide range of genres. Directing multiple choirs and small groups, his talents... Continue Reading

  Watch the video This lesson is also available as audio on All Things Vocal podcast.  Listen & subscribe on iTunes … on Spotify …  or anywhere else This blogpost contains one of the video lessons from my online video vocal training course ‘Speaking Voice Technique’. Watch it and you may identify some important changes you should make in the way you talk. Why change? Speaking with great vocal technique can make all the difference in the sound and health of your voice, and in the responses you get to what you say. Speaking without good technique can cost you…... Continue Reading

A snippet from my Van Gogh experience NOTE: The audio player should appear below, if not, please click on the title of this post and go online to hear.  Listen & subscribe on iTunes … on Spotify …  or anywhere else Have you ever worried about what other people think about your voice? In this post, I’m going to share a story from the life of Vincent Van Gogh that I hope will blow some fresh confidence under your wings. And, I’ll share what I think what you have to do to earn your vocal worth, without depending on anyone else’s opinion. Stay with... Continue Reading

Sounding crazy as this guy looks in vocal exercises? GOOD! Listen & subscribe on iTunes … on Spotify …  or anywhere else There are some very strange vocal exercises that work wonders for the voice. In fact, if someone hears you doing these, they might wonder if you’ve gone a little nuts! Not to worry… that’s a sign you’re probably doing them right.  Some of the funniest and very effective exercises I teach involve doing character voices. I find cartoon voices especially beneficial! Before we get into them, let’s explore the how and the... Continue Reading

Ron at his gorgeous white piano Listen & subscribe on iTunes … on Spotify …  or anywhere else What do Gladys Knight, Dolly, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Big Bird have in common? They have all benefitted from the musical genius of Ron Oates!  Ron has more success in music than most Music Row executives these days, with stories to match. Though as a veteran session pianist, it’s his fingers that usually sing), he loves and understands voices and I’m honored to say he is my dear friend. From just a small sample of stories from his career, you’ll understand... Continue Reading