January 2010 Newsletter

Published: Sat, 02/13/10

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January 31, 2010

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Dear ,

Welcome to my 30th newsletter, and the first of the new template here. I'd welcome your feedback on it!

 Articles About Voice

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At "All Things Vocal" blog this month (consider subscribing):

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 Breaking News

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  • Indie Connect Magazine has launched! There is a video of a speech I did in this first edition, which is LOADED with great music business info and contacts. You'd be crazy not to subscribe if you're into a music career.

  • February 2nd: A benefit concert for cancer victim Dan Harr (publisher of Music News Nashville) will be held at the Limelight in Nashville. Among the terrific lineup of performers will be my vocal clients Winfield's Locket. For information on this concert, go here. 
  • Feb. 23rd, Kaley Caperton will perform in Washington DC for a National Guard fundraiser. Dale Earnheart Jr., Jeff Gordon and Craig Morgan will be there, too. btw... Kaley's competing for hot country and asks that we vote for her here.

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    PPP Client News

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    I'm always grateful for the dedication of my recurring vocal students. Welcome back to many of you... great to see you again and to hear your progress!

    Thanks to Paul Corbin and John McCullough for referrals... and welcome to the new PPP students of January:

    • Morgan Creech

    • Hannah McCullough

    Canadian entertainer Marlee Scott, managed by Big Ride Management, performed on the Billy Block show this month. A rite of passage:)

    Elaine Peacock was interviewed by SGM Radio here. Busy girl, she recorded two albums last summer!

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    Judy's News

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    I sang background vocals this month for Pastor Chris Hale and his producer Tom Paden at Eclectic Studio, Nick Sparks engineer.  Great, creative session as usual when working with these guys! 

    Session veteran Michael Black and I sang a demo for Travelina Walker's new Nascar song. We wis her luck... could be huge.

    Runaway Home update:

    Many of you may know I'm involved in the ongoing indie rock multimedia multiple-project entity called "Runaway Home". This month we saw a stalled project find its legs again.

    Darren has completely re-written the play. The story is simplified and starts farther back in time, giving the roots of the characters' plight.This thing has grown organically and is revealing itself to us finally.

    There is forward motion on getting the sizzle reel (trailer) done now that we finally have recorded music for it. I worked with a truly incredible new alternative rock singer Brittany Smith and producer David Vest at his E320 Online studio in Decatur, Alabama. David produced an alt rock version of my songs "Why Can't You See Me' (cowritten with Michael Stergis) and "Light A Candle". This should be enough to light a fire.

    Meetings are being scheduled. I will let you know as soon as something is viewable for the public. I'm excited.

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    My Services for your voice

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    Judy
    Judy Rodman Productions
    Tel. (615) 834-4747
    www.JudyRodman.com

    In this issue

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    In other news:

    Pop Quiz of the Month

     

    What are the three ways you can impact a live audience?

    (hint, watch my video)

    Prize:

    The FIRST with correct answer wins a 30 min. vocal assessment from me, by phone or in my office.

    Last month's correct answer:

    ... the diaphragm moves DOWN for the inhale.

    Vocal Tip of the Month

     

    Want to know what the sneakiest voice stealer of the winter is? 

    Artificial Heat!

    It sucks moisture from your vocal cords like a water vampire, and makes your mucous membranes more prone to infection.

    What to do?

    Spend time in warm moist air-

    • a steamy shower or bath...
    • invest in a warm air humidifier and keep it by your bedside...
    • put a towel on your head and carefully lean over a pan of steaming water, breathing in for about 10 minutes...
    • And internally hydrate yourself, of course.

    My Social Networking Links

     

    On A Personal Note:

     

    My family and I are blessed and fortunate in many ways. My sweet and beautiful mother (Robbie) has had successful knee replacement surgery- If you or someone you love are contemplating this, check out virtual knee surgery (wild!)

    I got to spend time this month with my whole family, including sisters from Alabama and Colorado and my dad in Mississippi. My husband John and my son Peter are well and happy. It was good to take a break from work and connect with my loved ones.

    May we all do what we can to help each other, even those we don't know such as the people of Haiti and the girl down the street who can't get her car up the snowy hill... 

    Meanwhile, here's a great turkey chili recipe for company from friend Barbara Jenkins:

    • 1 lb ground turkey or chicken browned with onions & garlic, salt & pepper

    • large can crushed tomatoes

    • 2 cans hot chili beans

    • 1 can black beans

    • 1/2 tsp sugar

    • 1 tbsp chili seasoning

    • Spices to taste (ceyenne, cumin, savory, tumeric

    • water for desired thickness

    Cook on low for an hour or more, serve with pita chips!

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