Comments on: Pop Quiz… Got vocal issues?

By: Judy

Judy — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:26:43 +0000

Cherry… that's a great question; preparation for studio vocals is absolutely vital for best performance! You might want to look at a product I have called "Singing In The Studio" which covers preparation days, weeks, months before recording… and SOOO much more… paste this link into your browser… http://judyrodman.com/sis.htm

By: Cherry

Cherry — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:16:09 +0000

I would be very interested in learning more about singing and playing the piano at the same time.

Moreover, it would be really great if you can enumerate some very useful do's and don'ts for singers before going to the recording studio (on the scheduled day or even the day before).

Thank you! :)

By: Judy

Judy — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:14:55 +0000

Page; yes, you definitely are not singing and/or speaking correctly. Your goals should be…1. to stop the vocal abuse you've been doing by learning correct vocal technique. If you don't notice rapid improvement as you train, you may need to have a voice specialist examine your vocal cords for damage.2. practice the new ways of working your voice so that the old ways no longer feel normal. Develop new habits, preferably under the care of a good, intuitive vocal coach.

By: Paige Keane

Paige Keane — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:08:49 +0000

Hey! I've always had problems with my throat in constant pain- when i talk/sing vocalize in any way and I don't know what to do! Am I singing/speaking wrong? Or is my throat incapable of becoming strong?

By: Sid Edwards

Sid Edwards — Fri, 02 May 2008 11:54:59 +0000

1. My vibrato is “tight” sometimes and very lazy other times. How can I strengthen my vibrato to be consistant?
2. How much does stress and limited sleep, effect a tired and strained voice?
3. How do I keep the “magic” of live performance in the studio?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:06:23 +0000

Thanks for the request!
I just spent four years learning to sing classically, which was fantastic for vocal health and knowledge of my voice. I'm interested in singing bluegrass and wondered what I do differently to do that without tightening my throat.

And, how to make money with my voice would be great (I don't live near a big metropolis).

Lila

By: Unknown

Unknown — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:40:59 +0000

You got it, Jordyn… adding to the list! Miss you, too… come see me!

By: Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:04:25 +0000

PS everyone else… I’d love to hear from as many readers as possible – please leave your own lists of favorite topics by clicking the comment link. Thanks!

By: Unknown

Unknown — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:02:23 +0000

Wow, I’m getting some great responses in, both via the two comments here from Leigh Ann and Leyla, and from several emails I’ve received. OK wonderful readers, posts will be coming at cha on your topics of interest! PS… Leyla, you might want to set up some phone lessons with me. Just schedule them like you would an ordinary lesson. When you can’t get in to see me, phone lessons work quite well.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:14:32 +0000

Everything sounds good to me, but these are what I'd personally be particularly interested in.

2. (sing sharp/flat)--I have good pitch but I think I tend to get a little off in my upper range. Is that normal? What do you do about it if you can't hear it?

3. (making money)--particularly if you have a day job but love to sing and would like to make money on the side. (Like: How do you get into singing at a coffee bar or how do you find bands looking for singers, etc.?)

4. (speaking voice)--tips on how to make it sound the best it can.

5. (tired/strained)--maybe periodic quick reminders on how to sing properly.

16. (business news)--tidbits every once in a while might be fun.

22. (co-writing)--I think it'd be interesting to learn about the process.

Here's another one: tips on how to sing in different styles. I tried to sing in a bluesy style on a movie once. I could not--and still can't--understand why it kept coming out more rock/pop. I would love to be a vocal chameleon.

I think the ins and outs of working in the biz are always interesting, too.

:-)