Whether you are an experienced pro or you are new to the studio, you will need some team members for your project. Depending on your budget and the size and type of your project, your recording team may include some or all of the following: an executive producer who takes care of financial and logistical aspects, a main producer, a vocal producer, recording engineer(s), musicians and background vocalists. Sometimes a team member wears multiple hats.
I offer the following services:
- Pre-production vocal lessons,
- Vocal producer, track producer,
- background vocals and arrangements.
- I also offer original songs and co-writing for projects on a limited basis.
Contact me for an estimate of cost for your project.
Judy has a wonderful gift when it comes to vocals/BGVs/producing (all things music). I’ve watched her stack vocals for the biggest jingle company there is & she’s a perfectionist. She shows the very same passion in coaching vocalists. She is truly amazing.
– Robby Turner, world renown steel player, producer, currently touring with Chris Stapleton
Vocal Producer
Vocal production is a specialty field of expertise. If you are a producer, you may wish to consider including a vocal producer in your budget who can greatly increase the quality of your client’s final vocals, resulting in greater client satisfaction and possibilities for commercial success. I’d be happy to speak with you about my services for your production team. I do love being a part of a great team.
I continue to hear from radio stations how great the vocals are. Your vocal recording fee was the best money I spent on my record!
– Shantell Odgen, IMEA Americana Album of the Year winner recording artist
Why hiring a vocal producer is important:
- Too often, most of the time, money and creative energy available is put into the instrumental tracks of a recording project. Then, almost as an afterthought, the vocal is quickly recorded. Let’s face it: in this competitive marketplace it takes a great vocal to sell an artist and/or a song.
- Sometimes a veteran performing artist needs help getting vocals in the studio like they do in live performance.
- It’s easy to hit the talkback button in the control room and tell a singer “give it more passion on this pass”, “you’re out of tune”, “your voice is sounding thin and weak”, “I don’t believe you yet”, etc. The poor singer can be left emotionally, physically and vocally exhausted and experience a loss of confidence. It takes a vocal producer to tell you how to fix problems and get a singer’s best on tape.
- A vocal producer can help even a modestly talented singer get amazingly effective vocals in the studio… and can help a great vocalist maximize studio vocals for commercial hit potential.
- Simply put, you need a vocal producer when you need to have your best vocal performance recorded. Even pro recording artists need trustable feedback from the control room. The only time you don’t need one is when another recording team member is also a vocal producer/coach as well…and this is rare.
I’m so grateful to be working with you. I appreciate your talent and expertise! All the artists love working with you and you not only are great yourself but you really know how to help other singers. I don’t think there is anybody better!
–Bob Bullock, multiplatinum producer
Judy Rodman’s Vocal Production Experience
I have been producing solo and group studio vocals for decades on commercials and background vocals, demos and masters- including huge radio hits. I produced some of the finest session singers in Nashville on karaoke projects of many genres, including rock, r&b, classic pop, classic and contemporary country, southern and contemporary Christian. I produced vocals on hundreds of songs in my various catalogs at RCA, Warner Chappell, Chrysalis and MCA. My production clients have included new artists in genres including celtic/Christian, alternative rock, pop and country. I am often hired to produce vocals by other producers, managers & engineers.
Wow, Judy Rodman! Speechless. None of this is possible without you. Team work. Love you!
–Roger Ryan, Grammy, Dove, Juno award winning producer
Full Studio Producer
I produce full recording projects in many different musical genres, striving for sonic excellence, honest emotional impact and individuality in every production. I specialize in mentoring creative singer/songwriters toward the recording projects they want to complete. I serve as vocal instructor for all my production clients, and often co-write with them.
I got to see so much creative life breathed into my music thanks to the amazing musicians and my wonderful producer and vocal coach Judy Rodman.
– Jenny Tolman, new artist, on her first album
Types of projects I produce include:
- Piano or guitar vocals and worktapes
- Full track song and artist demos
- Finished mastered projects ready for sale
Background Vocals & Arrangements
If you need vocals on your project, I will bring the voice, experience, creativity and professionalism needed to take your project to a whole new level. I’ve been singing in recording studios for over 3 decades, hired as vocal arranger, contractor and producer on thousands of projects including jingles, master albums, demos, and Karaoke catalogs. I specialize in innovative vocal arrangements that lift the production out of the ordinary. I can sing any style or genre, and have sung in French, Norwegian, Hispanic, and Japanese languages with specific dialects.
A partial listing of my recording clients:
Vocal Producer:
Worked with producers including Greg Archilla, Roger Moutenot, John Willis, Bob Bullock, Roger Ryan, Britton Cameron, Ron Oates, Rogers Masson, Tom Paden, Dick McVey, Jay Vern, Michael Stergis, Ilya Toshinsky, Mark Goodman. Produced vocals for artists including Jennafer Lynsey, Maria Sara, Adia Victoria, Pam Tillis, Lydia Waldrop, Joy Kate, Shantell Ogden, Molly Porter. I served as vocal producer for major Karaoke projects of all genres, booking and producing some of the best AFTRA session singers in the world.
Instrumental Track & Vocal Producer:
I’ve been the overall producer on multiple genres of albums through the years including country sensation Jenny Tolman’s debut album, pop artist Emil Bishaw (who won “New AC Artist” at NewMusicWeekly; and whose single stayed #1 on several indie charts for 9 weeks), Christian contemporary artists Christa DeJarnett and Andrea Penzel, Christian Celtic-classical artist Julia Loewen, alternative rocker Chylde, singer/songwriter Buddy Smith, novelty songwriter Dr. Dwaine Allison, actress/singer/songwriter Maria Standing Rock, novelist/singer/songwriter/speaker/author Jenni Schaefer, Christian singer/songwriter Dawn Nichols, singer/songwriters Jordyn Mallory and Cecilia Halsey.
I produced country rock artist Tiffany Haseker’s album with which she won 2023 New Music and Josie awards and generated a #1 single for several weeks on Indie Charts.
I produced workshop cast albums for musicals I co-created with Darren J. Butler – “Runaway Home “, Take My Seat and “We The People”. I produced and co-wrote songs with Michael Hodges, one of which was on the soundtrack of the Robert Duvall movie ‘Wild Horses’. I co-produced with husband my last album ‘Here We Are’, from which a song was placed into the Amazon Sci-fi series ‘The Expanse’, and another is in the new musical ‘Runaway Home’.
Background Vocalist and Arranger, Voice-over Talent:
I have sung for all kinds of artists in a multitude of genres including pop, R&B, bluegrass, progressive country, western swing, contemporary Christian, southern gospel, jazz, alternative rock, southern rock, Celtic and classical. I was staff jingle singer for 6 years at William B. Tanner, the world’s largest jingle company. My lead & background vocals and voice-overs have been used on thousands of TV and radio commercials.
My session vocals and arrangements can be heard on decades of radio hits cut in Memphis and Nashville studios. I sang with such legendary groups as the Leah Jane Singers, The Nashville Edition, and added female vocals to the Jordanaires. My studio vocal credits include blues greats Carla Thomas (BJ’s daughter), Ann Peebles & O.V. Wright, pop artists such as Don McClain, country legends George Jones, Ed Bruce, Johnny Cash, Tom Jones, Elvis Presley, Crystal Gayle, Jerry Lee Lewis, Brenda Lee, Ray Charles, Tammy Wynette, Lee Greenwood, Ray Stevens, Tanya Tucker, Johnny Paycheck, The Gatlin Brothers, Dolly Parton, Reba, Wynonna, and Dan Auerbach.
I have been hired to do vocal arrangements, sing and lead top session singer groups in the West Frankfort, Illinois studios of 3ABN. I recently performed step-out duets with Grammy nominated Americana artist Marty Wendell and Josie Award-winner Dee Rock of Blackwood Mojo.
I continue my session work on masters and demos in studios all over Nashville, and can now offer my session vocals recorded in my own vocal studio.
Whether you are looking for a vocal producer, project producer or session singer & arranger, I have the ability and the experience you need. Schedule my services for your next project!
Judy’s Album Credits
• Christa DeJarnett • Producer, Vocals (Background) • Winfield’s Locket • Vocal producer • Crystal Gayle • Hollywood, Tennessee/True Love • Harmony Vocals • Asleep at the Wheel • Western Standard Time/Big Wheel • Vocals (Background) • Trent Bourgeois • Easy Street • Vocal Producer • Trent Bourgeois • Easy Street • Vocals (Background) • Dolly Parton • Burlap & Satin/Real Love • Handclapping • Dolly Parton • Burlap & Satin/Real Love • Vocals (Background) • Mike Lewis • Save the Day • Vocals (Background) • Blake Marvin • Keep Movin’ On • Vocals (Background) • Charley Pride • Sings His Best • Vocals (Background) • George Strait • Ultimate Collection (Madacy 3 Disc) • Vocals (Background) • Paul Parr • Saints and Sinners • Vocals (Background) • David Allan Coe • Unchained/Son of the South: Plus • Vocals (Background) • Doug Adkins • Whiskey Salesman • Harmony • Reba McEntire • Whoever’s in New England/Sweet Sixteen/What Am I Gonna Do About You • Harmony Vocals • Various Artists • Men of Country, Vol. 2: Kenny Chesney/Clint Black • Vocals (Background) • Johnny Cash • Legend (Columbia) (Bonus CD & DVD) • Vocals (Background) • Johnny Cash • Legend (Columbia) • Vocals (Background) • Ray Charles • Friendship (Bonus Tracks) • Vocals (Background) • George Strait • Chronicles • Vocals (Background) • George Strait • Greatest Collection (2005) • Vocals (Background) • Merle Haggard • Going Where the Lonely Go/That’s the Way Love Goes • Musician • Merle Haggard • Going Where the Lonely Go/That’s the Way Love Goes • Vocals (Background) • Lynn Bryant • Woman Enough • Vocals (Background) • Charley Pride • 20 Super Hits • Vocals (Background) • Ben Wasson • Ode to Baby Boomers • Vocals (Background) • Reba McEntire • Greatest Collection • Harmony Vocals • Merle Haggard • Essential Merle Haggard: The Epic Years • Vocals (Background) • Russell Walker • It’s a Good Thing • Vocals (Background) • Janie Fricke • Bluegrass Sessions • Vocals (Background) • Don McLean • Western Album • Vocals (Background) • Ann Peebles • Complete Ann Peebles on Hi Records, Vol. 2 • Vocals (Background) • Various Artists • Country Love (K-Tel) • Performer • Linda Shelton • Makin’ Memories • Vocals (Background) • Teresa • Brave New Girls • Vocal Support • Sylvia • RCA Country Legends • Vocals (Background) • Janie Fricke • Live at Billy Bob’s Texas • Vocals (Background) • Wendy Manley • Indigo Blue • Vocals (Background) • Randy Kohrs • Crack in My Armour • Guitar (Acoustic) • Randy Kohrs • Crack in My Armour • Piano • Various Artists • Thunder Road • Vocals (Background) • Leona Williams • Old Loves Never Die • Choir, Chorus • Various Artists • Best of Country (Madacy 2001) • Performer • Don McLean • Sings Marty Robbins • Vocals (Background) • Linda Shelton • I Think About Grace • Vocals (Background) • Various Artists • Country Favorites (Madacy 2000) • Performer • Debrah Kay • Wild at Heart • Vocals (Background) • Otis Clay • Complete Otis Clay on Hi Records • Vocals • Various Artists • Country Favorites: Ladies of Country • Performer • Various Artists • Country Favorites: 80’s. Vol. 1 • Performer • Carroll Arthur • Views from the Heart • Vocals (Background) • Lynn Anderson • Latest & Greatest • Vocals (Background) • Various Artists • 20th Century Country, Vol. 1: Country Classics – Honky Tonk Angels • Performer • Don McLean • Christmas Dreams • Voices • Charley Pride • Pride’s Platinum, Vol. 2 • Vocals (Background) • Various Artists • Country Classics, Vol. 1: Honky Tonk Angels • Performer • Wynonna Judd • Collection • Vocals (Background) • Aaron Tippin • Greatest Hits…and Then Some • Vocals (Background) • Hunter Moore • Delta Moon • Vocals (Background) • Various Artists • Will the Circle Be Unbroken (K-Tel) • Performer • Don McLean • River of Love • Vocals • Various Artists • Super Box of Country • Performer • George Strait • Strait Out of the Box • Vocals (Background) • Tanya Tucker • Fire to Fire • Vocals (Background) • Greg Holland • Vocals (Background) • Charley Pride • My 6 Latest & 6 Greatest • Vocals (Background) • Tammy Wynette • Without Walls • Drums • Charley Pride • Platinum Pride: Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 • Vocals (Background) • Various Artists • New Faces of Country • Performer • Ace Cannon • Sweet Dreams • Vocals (Background) • Steve Wariner • Drive • Vocals (Background) • Ray Stevens • Classic Ray Stevens • Vocals (Background) • John Daly • Piece of My Life • Vocals (Background) • Janie Fricke • Now & Then • Vocals (Background) • Judy Fields • Eyes of Love • Harmony Vocals • Wynonna Judd • Wynonna • Vocals (Background) • Lionel Cartwright • Chasin’ the Sun • Vocals (Background) • Various Artists • Honky Tonk Angels • Performer • Don McLean • Christmas • Vocals (Background) • O.V. Wright • That’s How Strong My Love Is • Vocals (Background) • Asleep at the Wheel • Keepin’ Me Up Nights • Vocals (Background) • Reba McEntire • Sweet Sixteen • Harmony Vocals • Tim Malchak • Colorado Moon • Vocals (Background) • O.V. Wright • Wright Stuff/O.V. Wright Live • Vocals (Background) • Jimmy Swaggart • It’s Beginning to Rain • Vocals (Background) • Merle Haggard • That’s the Way Love Goes • Vocals (Background) • George Strait • Right or Wrong • Vocals (Background) • T.G. Sheppard • Finally! • Vocals (Background) • T.G. Sheppard • Perfect Stranger • Vocals (Background) • Dolly Parton • Collection (Monument) • Vocals • Ann Peebles • Handwriting Is on the Wall • Vocals (Background) • Danny Green • Night Dog • Vocals • O.V. Wright • Bottom Line • Vocals (Background) • Shantell Ogden (Background)