Biography
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Judy Rodman is an award-winning vocal coach, recording artist, live performer, public speaker, published author, songwriter, musician, studio producer, podcaster and vocal consultant with over 50 years of success in the music industry.
Named ‘Best Vocal Coach” by Nashville Music Pros and "Vocal Coach in Residence" by TC Helicon's VoiceCouncil Magazine, Judy teaches her vocal training method “Power, Path and Performance” to singers and speakers, specializing in maximizing vocal ability and performance impact while eliminating vocal strain. She has authored several vocal training courses, most recently making her ebook and paperback version of 'Singing In The Studio’ available on Amazon.
Her articles have appeared in many publications that serve the music industry and voice matters including Music Starts Here, Nashville Musician Survival Guide, Vocals Magazine, Indie Connect Magazine, Voicecouncil.com, Music News Nashville, The Modern Vocalist, TC Helicon's The Ultimate Guide To Singing. Her blog and podcast ‘All Things Vocal’ have received over 2 million views and plays.
Judy's events include keynote speaker, seminar and workshop host on topics related to voice and music production. She has presented to groups including Indie Connect, Middle Tennessee State University, University of Northern Alabama, Darren Butler Acting Studio, El Paso Acting School, Musician's Union, PCG Nashville Artist Bootcamps and various churches and other venues.
Judy’s other career credits include winning “ACM New Female Vocalist”, chart-topping singles on MTM Records, and BMI’s ‘Million-air Award’ for co-writing ‘One Way Ticket (Because I Can)’. Her latest songwriting cuts include songs placed in the Robert Duvall movie ‘Wild Horses’ and the Amazon Sci-Fi series ‘The Expanse’. She is also writing/revising 3 musicals with Darren J. Butler, all of which have received standing ovations at workshop productions.
With thousands of studio credits including work on legendary hits, Judy produces country, pop, rock, singer/songwriter and r&b projects. Judy also specializes as vocal producer on teams headed by other studio producers. She is frequently hired to create arrangements and sing background vocals.
Her students and recording clients include major and indie recording artists and labels, artist development companies, touring and studio background singers. national public speakers, radio & TV personnel, teachers and voiceover actors. They have appeared on The Today Show, Letterman, Ellen DeGeneres, The Voice, American Idol, America's Got Talent, Grammys, CMA, ACM & MTV Awards Shows, New York Times Best Seller list.
Member of SAG-AFTRA, BMI. AFM Local 257, ACM, NATS, Judy is based in Nashville, Tennessee.