Comments on: April 16th Is World Voice Day!

By: Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:38:57 +0000

PS… for those interested in the Susan Boyle phenomenon on Britain’s Got Talent, here’s a newspaper story

http://www.theherald.co.uk/misc/print.php?artid=2501746

As for me… I’m such a cynic I think the whole thing was staged, and certainly wasn’t a surprise to the judges. I know, kick me. I do believe this woman is legitimately who she is, and that she’s made it despite the “powers that be”, but not because of them. Quite frankly, she was a success when nobody knew her. I wish her the best and sweetest years of her life now.

By: Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:30:30 +0000

Leigh Ann… I love your response to “why do you sing?”… “Because I can’t not”! HAhaha… well, then, you better keep on doing it:)

To keep from straining, try some wall work… sing with head and heels against a wall. Imagine you are inhaling the song instead of exhaling it… this is a rock teacher named Jamie Vendera’s imagery he calls “The Inhalation Sensation”.

Your question about warming up is a great one and I will do a blogpost on it soon. Thanks for the thoughts!!

By: Judy

Judy — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:09:04 +0000

OOps… When I wrote this post, I mistakenly thought it was the 16th!! Sorry for the mis-date, Jessica- and thanks for the heads up!Phil, thank you so much for your comments; tell you what, I will aim a post in the near future at increasing vocal range safely. Great subject, and I’m sure will be of interest to others. Anyone else got thoughts or questions?BlessingsJudy

By: PhilB

PhilB — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:01:43 +0000

Good morning Judy,
I am going to participate and answer your questions.
1. My voice is feeling great these days. I think it is because I have been eating better and getting plenty of rest.
2. I took some vocal lessons years ago that taught me how to breathe. I think that has helped my voice more than anything.
3. I guess my only question is how does one safely increase their range.
4. I love it when I hear how soothing my voice is. That's what I want to come across in my music and my voice.
5. I sing because I love to. It makes me happy.
6. I try to eat right, warm up and not smoke.
Thanks Judy for posting this. It gives me some things to think about.

Peace,

Phil