In this video, we talk with Judy Rodman. She is a singer and a vocal coach. She shares her amazing story of how she went from being a number-one artist to helping others find their voices. She also shares some of her secrets for better singing.
A New Path
Judy had a hit song and was a famous artist. But her record label went away, and she had to find a new path [01:34]. One of her friends, a singer named Carol Chase, needed help with a high note. Judy helped her, and it worked. This was the start of a new career. Judy realized she was good at helping people with their voices, and so she became a vocal coach [02:45].
Her Secrets to Singing
Judy has a special way of teaching. She talks about using the muscles in your lower body, in your pelvic floor, to get more power for your voice instead of just using your lungs [04:29]. She says that you should use less air to make a bigger sound. This is a different way to think about singing, and it helps people make their voices stronger without hurting them.
Judy also has some amazing stories. She was able to help a student who was tone-deaf to learn how to sing in tune [18:44]. She has also helped people who had very bad problems with their voices, like vocal cord paralysis [05:40]. These stories show just how powerful her teaching can be.
The Heart of Singing
Judy believes that singing is more than just making a nice sound. It is about telling a story and getting people to feel something. She says you should sing your message, and the sound will follow. She has a great saying: "If you sing to one fish, the ocean will hear you" [14:43]. This means that if you sing with real feeling to just one person, your message will reach everyone.
Can Anyone Sing?
One of the big questions Judy is asked is if anyone can truly sing. She says that in her many years of teaching, she has never met a person who really wanted to sing and could not learn how to [32:27]. She believes that if you have the will and the heart, you can learn to use your voice. For people who want to become a vocal coach, she advises them to have a good ear, learn about the science of the voice, and be good at listening to their students [21:08].
Summary
Judy Rodman's story is a great example of how you can find a new purpose. She went from singing on a stage to teaching others to sing. Her story shows that with the right knowledge and a lot of heart, you can help people find their voices and tell their own stories.
