In this interview with my co-creator Darren J. Butler, we talk about how our musical Runaway Home has metamorphosized from a couple of monologues to a staged reading by headliners for heads of the entertainment industry in the middle of New York. We're hoping it's the room where 'it' happens - so full productions in major venues is next.

Find creative team and actors bios and more at the musical's website:  https://www.runawayhomethemusical.com/

Darren's website: https://www.darrenjbutler.com/

My website: https://judyrodman.com/

In this episode, we sit down with renowned physical therapist Walt Fritz. As the author of 'Manual Therapy for Voices... a Person-Centered Approach,' Walt shares his expertise in empowering patients to actively participate in their healing journey. He discusses how this patient-involved approach can lead to more effective and lasting results. Furthermore, Walt extends his expertise to train other healing arts professionals - vocal coaches included - enabling them to integrate this patient(student)- empowered approach into their own protocols.  Join us as we explore the transformative power of this approach and discover how people can heal better through active involvement in the therapeutic process.

LINKS:

* Walt Fritz website https://waltfritzseminars.com/about/ *

* "Manual Therapy for Voice and Swallowing" book: (Please note this is my affiliate link) https://amzn.to/47ffWFy #ad

*Judy Rodman website: https://judyrodman.com/

Vocal strain, also known as vocal fatigue, is the leading cause of vocal problems, limitations and vocal damage for both singers and speakers. In this episode, I'm going to give you the top 18 causes of vocal strain that I see, and tell you how to fix what's making your voice so tired. I'm also going to share the audio of a short vocal lesson I did where my student's vocal fatigue was eliminated immediately after I put her at the wall. 

Links mentioned:

• The full video of Silvana's vocal lesson 

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Getting physically injured can temporarily stop or permanently end a music career. My guest Angela McCuiston, founder of 'Music Strong', has developed a specialty career in fitness training and rehabilitation exercises for music makers of all kinds. Listen to this interview to hear Angela and I discuss some vital fitness strategies that can improve muscle balance, endurance and strength. A musician herself, Angela understands the stresses of our vocations and the stakes involved!

Singing on the road can be a dream come true or a vocal nightmare. Here are 12 tips to help your voice end up stronger and freer of vocal fatigue after your gig or tour than before! Whether you're just doing one gig out of town, or a whole season of concerts, this advice plus using great vocal technique can make a huge difference to your voice.

Links mentioned include:

* The Hall Sisters: https://thehallsisters.com/

* What To Eat Before You Sing (blogpost/podcast) https://blog.judyrodman.com/2011/01/what-to-eat-before-you-sing.html

* Tabata exercise (do an internet search to find several Tabata timer apps for phone or computer) https://health.clevelandclinic.org/tabata-vs-hiit-whats-the-difference/ * Information about my vocal lessons: https://judyrodman.com/vocal-training.htm

*Sign up for my 9 page e-book on vocal health plus newsletter here: https://judyrodman.com/newsletter-signup.htm

In this episode, I interview Vinnie Potestivo, a renowned music and brand consultant who advises artists, major media, and corporations on the latest trends and strategies for success. 

Over the years, the music industry has undergone significant changes, and Vinnie Potestivo has witnessed many of them first hand. In our chat, he generously shares some successful music career secrets that are working now. Vinnie also tells some behind-the-scenes stories of people he's worked with that illustrate the advice he gives, and some will have you laughing.

Vinnie has his finger on the pulse of the music industry, and his advice is invaluable to anyone who wants to make it in this dynamic industry. 

LINKS:

• Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment: https://vpetalent.com/

Have you ever wondered if the style you're singing is truly best for you? In this episode I give you some practical factors to help you choose your vocal genre strategically, which will help you be creatively fulfilled AND more successful in your vocal career. And yes, it may be that for YOUR vocal goals, you need to choose more than one style to master. Listen to the end for some case studies of singers whose vocal genre outlier choices resulted in success! 

Find me at www.JudyRodman.com

While you're there, be sure and download my 9 page report on vocal health!

In this rare interview, hear the stories of the journey and the creative process of Dave Loggins, one of the most gifted singers and songwriters that’s ever put pen to paper or mic to mouth. Besides putting a ton of music into the world that people remember their lives by, he has been my friend, collaborator and mentor for decades. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did having the conversation.

Find Dave Loggins music wherever you listen to songs. If you love music, or need songwriting inspiration, you'll want to buy some.

Find me at JudyRodman.com.

Gena Thurston, PT/DPT/CIDN has worked with all kinds of voices, including the cast of Hamilton. She has a unique, hands-on, highly effective approach to vocal issues that she shares with me on this episode. I trust her enough to be the only one I've ever let manipulate my own larynx!

• Find Gena in Nashville at https://stevekravitz.com/our-team/gena-thurston/Steve Kravitz Physical Therapy 

Find me and my services for your voice at www.JudyRodman.com

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Listen as I demonstrate a weird but highly effective vocal exercise that helped me get my voice back, and that I use with my students to smooth out glitchy areas in their vocal range. My thanks to vocal coach Mark Thress for sharing the scale with me, which I find best to do in this slow-motion way, morphing the syllables into each other to create flexibility and stability in the vocal apparatus. 

Find out more about my services for your voice at JudyRodman.com