Comments for Judy Rodman

Comment on Why It Can Be So Freaking Hard to Change Vocal Habits by Lee Kimble

Lee Kimble — Fri, 22 May 2026 11:56:50 +0000

It’s thought provoking to consider what takes place at the level of our neurons in context with our behavior. I imagine that to grasp the relationship between learning something new at the expense of letting something go and what takes place physiologically could make the process easier. Thank you for the insight, it’s really something that applies to so many areas in our lives.

Comment on Once A Musician, Always… by Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:01:31 +0000

In reply to Suzi. I'm so happy to hear it! Never stop!

Comment on Finding Your Voice: Matching Voices by Madovajoe

Madovajoe — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:45:02 +0000

it’s good but to much step

Comment on Once A Musician, Always… by Suzi

Suzi — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:21:55 +0000

12 years away but one session and I’m writing songs again. You can deny who you are, you can put it aside, but once a musician, always… 👍😁🎼

Comment on How to Get Mucus Off Vocal Cords – updated 2023 by Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:29:57 +0000

In reply to Agata. Dear Agata, I'm so sorry you're dealing with this frustratingly chronic mucus issue! Did you try the Mullein extract? Or the lymph gland self-massage? While you're seeing docs to help get to the cause, you need to do something I call 'singing above the lava'. Definitely use eye language when you sing and speak; try to expand the upper back of your throat channel before sounding your voice. You might be interested in a vocal lesson with me, even just a 1/2 hour, to let me take you through this technique. Either way, don't push your voice! And try some of the things in this post. Let me know what works for you!

Comment on How to Get Mucus Off Vocal Cords – updated 2023 by Agata

Agata — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:01:22 +0000

Dear Judy, I have been dealing with the thick mucus already for TWO YEARS. This condition occured on my vocal cords within 3 weeks of me using one of the very popular on the market devices, based on bottle with the plastic thick pipe on it. The bottle and the plastic thing are closed.
I have visited several really great ENTs and osteopaths and they actually cannot see anything special… sending me to do some psychotherapy and sending me to detailed tests of my other nerves and muscles.
Your description above is perfect. Also, when I try to clear my throat in the way I would never do (like a heavy drinker somewhere in the park after spending the night there…) – there are super small pieces of clear thicker mucus coming out… and I get sing a note at a place I couldn’t before.
What to do to completely get rid of this old mucus…?
I am so tired of not knowing. Thank you for your post!!!
Agata

Comment on Should singers lift weights? by Liana

Liana — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:39:51 +0000

thanks for info.

Comment on How Crying Affects the Voice – updated by Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:05:41 +0000

In reply to Audrey dibella.

Audrey, I’m so sorry about your husband’s passing. That has to be very difficult to adjust to. Grief has it’s own timetable, and if you need help processing that, by all means seek out some good counselling. Your vocal issues from the past can be exacerbated by the crying you are doing. Speaking and singing with better vocal technique can help you not put your poor vocal cords through too much stress. You can watch some of my youtube vocal lessons, and/or reach out for a vocal lesson from me if you’d like more personalized vocal help. Wishing you joy today. To balance your sadness, look for the diamonds… there’s always at least one.

Comment on How Crying Affects the Voice – updated by Audrey dibella

Audrey dibella — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:39:11 +0000

My husband passedcawsy my voice is hoarse I had surgury in my once box years ago a nerve was cut to my voice box had to be repaired now I’ve been crying a lot it hurts and very hoarse what can I do?

Comment on Mechanical Licenses For Recording Projects: What, When, How [updated 2025] by Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:24:03 +0000

In reply to Louise. I am not a lawyer, but I would assume whoever paid for the actual recordings, unless you signed a contract to the contrary, owns them, and should be responsible for the license fees like an independent record label (sometimes called a 'vanity label'). It sounds like your manager is acting as the record label. This is why it's so important to understand on the front end of recording what the agreements between all parties are. But legally, if the licenses have been processed and paid by someone, there shouldn't be any legal repercussions from the song publishers/writers to worry about. But the best thing you can do is to meet with an entertainment lawyer to protect your daughter's interests, and to know what agreements you and the manager need to have between you. Misunderstandings can cause unnecessary business relationship issues; then there is abject fraud to avoid, too. You really need to contact a lawyer.