Vocal Power & Confidence: From the Car to the Stage!

Watch my video below for a Vocal Exercise to help you sound as great onstage as you do while singing in your car!

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* Vocal Exercise: sing as great onstage as you do in the car!
* Tips for singing on the go
* Top 3 questions about singing in the car

Dot Reviews New Show 'The Voice': Part 1

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In my latest Review of "the Voice vs. American Idol," I look at this new show and what it really means for performers in the talent search industry. I explain how to make an impression using only your voice. And finally, I'll share exercises to access the secret behind every empowered voice!

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'THE VOICE' vs. 'AMERICAN IDOL'

• Learn The Empowered Singer's Secret

• 3 Empowering Exercises To Do While Watching 'The Voice'

• How To Make A "Weakness" Work To Your Advantage

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DOT's REVIEW OF 'THE VOICE' vs. 'AMERICAN IDOL'

I hope you enjoy!

Sincerely,

Dot Todman

Vocal Empowerment Coach

Are You Auditioning for X-Factor, The Voice or American Idol?

HOW TO AUDITION WITH C.O.R.E. VOCAL POWER

Do you want to:

• Create a powerful audition for yourself?

• Feel confident in what youʼre singing about?

• Learn how to release all attachment to outcome?

Read the full story: Dot's Guide to Auditioning with C.O.R.E. Vocal Power

PREPARING & PRACTICING

Need Tips?

• How to prepare for the audition

• How to practice for the audition

• How to create a story and feeling for your performance

• How to take others on a journey with you, while you sing

More free prep & practice tips! Dot's Guide to Auditioning with C.O.R.E. Vocal Power

PRE-AUDITION CHECKLIST

• Have I met the requirements of the request? Example: 16 measures, 32 measures, etc., know if you need sheet music or accompanist, a cappella, etc.

• Prepare at least 2 contrasting back up songs, just in case they ask you to sing something else.

• If you're required to bring sheet music, tape it together and have it marked so an accompanist can easily play it.

Read the entire Pre-Audition Checklist: Dot's Guide to Auditioning with C.O.R.E. Vocal Power

WHAT TO DO AT THE AUDITION?

WHILE WAITING: Learn how to stay in your "right brain" and become more powerful while you wait!

WHILE AUDITIONING: Have more presence and power. Look and feel more confident.

I'm looking forward to hearing about your latest audition experiences & victories! Write me and let me know what you think about my Guide to Auditioning with C.O.R.E. Vocal Power.

Sincerely,

Dot Todman,

Hollywood Vocal Coach

Integrative Vocal Tip

It's already almost through the first month of the New Year! How are
you doing with your resolutions? Just know that you have a whole
year to achieve them, and every day is the beginning of a new year.
Don't be too hard on yourselves. The way we treat ourselves
throughout our day has a direct impact on how we sing! We
can take a look at how we conduct each day as we move towards
achieving our goals and resolutions. The following exercise will help
you feel empowered, so you're not just focused on "WHAT" to do in
a day, but "HOW" you do it. Remember, you get to choose this
experience, and it's the underlying feeling of your experience when
you sing, that people will feel. Keep this in mind when you watch
shows like American Idol. You can learn a lot by watching the vocal
journey of others. This week, notice how the contestants treat themselves.

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Dot's C.O.R.E. Vocal Power Singers Debut Performanc Encore

Here is the latest from my C.O.R.E. Vocal Power® Singers!
On their debut performance at a Santa Monica
Residential Treatment Center, they received an encore! What a great
experience it was for all!

The Do's and Don'ts of a Good Vocal Coach: How to Find a Suitable Voice Instructor

"Knowledge is power. You guys all deserve to study with a great coach who can help you take your voice to the next level, but many of you don't know what that *really* means. It pains me to hear horror stories about coaches who caused students to get vocal nodules, or others who were mentally and emotionally abusive. Hopefully this video will help you be wise in your choosing and you will find a great match. Remember, you're worth it! Hopefully these tips are useful. Share your favorite vocal coach story with me in the comments and feel free to ask any questions!"
Sincerely,
- Dot Todman, Los Angeles Vocal Empowerment Coach
http://www.corevocalpower.com

THE 10 "DO'S" OF A GOOD VOCAL COACH
1. Someone who connects with you. They understand you and what you're about
2. Someone who cares about your goals and listens to you.
3. Someone who knows the physiology of the voice and helps achieve proper technique.
4. Someone who assesses you and give you honest feedback.
5. Someone who can educate you about all aspects of your Vocal Heath. (mental, emotional and physical).
6. Someone with a Reputable Website!
7. Someone who understands body language and stage presence.
8. Someone who will bring out your Authenticity.
9. Someone who encourages you to get through your walls or "blocks."
10. Someone who makes it fun!


THE 10 DON'TS of a GREAT VOCAL COACH

1. Someone who name drops to get your money (it's different if you ask them.)
2. Someone who preaches their way is the only way or the "only method" that works.
3. Someone who has bad vibes, or gives you a feeling that you are not "safe" around them to grow as a singer, actor or speaker.
4. Someone who encourages you to push your voice.
5. Someone who wants you to mimic them only & is limited in style & genre.
6. Someone who does not know how to give you the genre or style you want.
7. Someone who laughs at you (not with you) in a negative way.
8. Someone how denigrates you.
9. Someone who reflects back negativity (which might be your own.)
10.Someone who rushes you or makes you feel rushed and not *present.*

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