Sunday, January 28, 2007

Judy Rodman


Power, Path & Performancefor Maximum Voice
Now, renowned vocal instructor and award-winning recording artist Judy Rodman gives you access to the ultimate vocal technique!
Singers can spend years searching for a method that teaches them how to have it all -- a powerful, healthy voice that can move the heart through authentic communication. After intense personal study and over 30 years of professional singing experience, Judy Rodman offers her comprehensive technique for the contemporary performer.
Power, Path and Performance is available in a series of six CDs. You will receive:
Two audio CDs, from which you’ll learn the method’s basis
Three audio CDs with vocal exercises
One video CD-ROM, viewable on Windows Medial Player, of Judy demonstrating the exercises (45 minutes)
11 color illustrations
Male and female vocal routines
Sounds effects and humor to make your intense learning fun!
With over four hours of instruction, Power, Path and Performance is easily a $400 value. Right now, you can buy the entire course for $130, plus $5 (U.S.) or $10 (outside U.S.) shipping.
More about Power, Path and Performance
Power, Path and Performance features instruction in three essential areas that Judy believes are necessary to master when developing your maximum voice:
“Power”: Breathe correctly, understand your voice’s “engine” and sing with extraordinary strength and volume.
“Path”: Learn how to keep your throat open and easy, maintaining your power withoutstraining your vocal chords.
“ Performance”: Move your audience to tears, joy or profound reflection by entering the song and “making it real.”
Using tools of anatomy, imagery and vocal exercises to connect the mind and body to the voice, you’ll reap the following rewards:
A powerful yet controlled voice with no vocal-cord strain
Pitch accuracy and vocal “lick” ease (stylized ad-lib or embellishment)
Evenness of volume and intensity yet passionate and believable delivery
Healed vocal “breaks” (unwanted yodels) and blended registers (high and low voices)
Vocal uniqueness from access to one’s own resonances
Floating, sustained tones
Expanded vocal range
Freedom of expression due to lack of tension and fear
Confidence and joy in the ability to communicate and to move the heart
Who Benefits?
Beginners, highly advanced professionals and even classical vocalists desiring a more contemporary sound will benefit from this ultimate vocal technique. Public speakers will gain powerful yet pleasant, communicative voices that are not easily fatigued.
Power, Path and Performance starts working quickly but can be studied for a lifetime, as the concepts become clearer and the techniques more entrenched in muscle memory.

Saturday, January 20, 2007

Patricia Neal


Happy 81st birthday to Patricia Neal, the greatest actress of all time. Here is a link to the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center.

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

The World War II Memorial


The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home. Symbolic of the defining event of the 20th Century, the memorial is a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people. The Second World War is the only 20th Century event commemorated on the National Mall’s central axis.

Monday, January 15, 2007

Upper 84 Ranch


Former Dallas Cowboy Jay Novacek, invites you to be a guest on his PRIVATE HUNTING RANCH.
It is known as the Upper 84 Ranch, but Jay Novacek refers to it as his little slice of heaven in Nebraska. Jay, known as the tight end who went to five Pro Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys in the 90s, has turned 3,500 acres of land near Brady Nebraska into something he has dreamed of since his youth.

Saturday, January 13, 2007

Ronald McDonald House


A strong mind. A strong body. And a safe, supportive place to grow. These are things that every child needs - and deserves. Helping to provide these things is what we do. By creating, finding and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is working to better the lives of children and their families around the world. The three core programs of RMHC - the Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile - are focused on helping families in need. Our cornerstone Ronald McDonald House program began in 1974 based on a simple idea: Provide a "home away from home" for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. Since that time, more than 10 million families around the world have benefited from the comfort provided by a Ronald McDonald House.The Ronald McDonald Family Room program extends the comfort of a Ronald McDonald House to a hospital setting. Typically located just steps from neonatal or pediatric intensive care units, the Family Room provides a place to escape the stress and tension of the hospital.Through relationships with local health care providers, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile program brings cost-effective medical, dental and health education services directly to underserved children in both rural and urban areas around the world.In addition to supporting the core programs, RMHC and our global network of local Chapters in 49 countries have awarded more than $440 million dollars in grants and program services worldwide to make an immediate, positive impact on as many children as possible. Together with support from hundreds of thousands of passionate and caring volunteers, donors and RMHC staff, we've had plenty of success.

Thursday, January 11, 2007

National Down Syndrome Society


The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to realize their life aspirations. NDSS is committed to being the national leader in enhancing the quality of life, and realizing the potential of all people with Down syndrome.

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

National Champs!


The Florida Gator Football Team won the National Championship last night beating Ohio State 41-14.

Sunday, January 07, 2007

Special Olympics


Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Special Olympics offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round training and competition.

Friday, January 05, 2007

Jim Harbaugh


Stanford University will have a new football coach next season also. Former University of Michigan and NFL quarterback Jim Harbaugh was named head coach. He was formerly head coach at San Diego University.

Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Kerwin Bell


Kerwin Bell is the new football coach at Jacksonville University. He is the former coach at Trinity Catholic in Ocala and a former Florida Gator quarterback.

Monday, January 01, 2007