Dot’s American Idol Advice + Vocal Tips for Season 8, Episode 20 (Top 11, Country Week)

Have you ever wondered what a vocal coach thinks about the American Idol performances? Dot Todman, celebrity vocal coach, breaks down everyone's performance from the 20th episode of American Idol season 8.

Dot Todman hosts private lessons, seminars, classes, and workshops in the Los Angeles area, from Beverly Hills to Hollywood, since 2008 with students like Chrissy Metz from the Last of Us and many more.

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Dot's American Idol Advice + Vocal Tips for Season 8, Episode 20 (Top 11, Country Week)
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Meghan – take care of yourself and feel better sweetie!

Danny Gokey
Awe nervous with Randy Travis. How darling.
You betta bring it baby cuz you got the voice for country
My Comments great start cuz youre tellin the story. Ground yourself while youre singing (you move back and forth in an unstable way)… but Im with you anyway, cuz you got that soul thing. Im not thrilled with the song choice though honey. I would have liked to hear you pick something more… adorably fun. But you always kick butt.
Kara front half not spectacular but 2nd half could use 10 minutes
Paula disagrees if it was always great and didnt build, then we wouldnt appreciate it as much
Simon actually agrees with Paula for once, but doesnt like his jacket.
Randy says problem with verses need to be supported more… and were pitchy (no they werent pitchy at all Randy! LOL!)

My Advice same as GRACE. Its about the commitment. You can be slow and soft and STILL INTENSE from the beginning! You should feel like youre holding back, but still committed. David Cook was/is GREAT AT THIS BECAUSE he knows how to be present. When Randy says pitchy just ignore him. I dont quite think he knows how to explain what hes feeling, but I guarantee you it has to do with your not being as present and committed to the song. Its not about just singing SOFT. Its about WHY DO YOU WANT TO SING SOFT? Got it? Now show me next week you know what Im talkin about, because Paula is RIGHT ON!

Anoop Desai
My reactions: Nice focus at beginning. You are present and committed to each moment. Yeah! NICE JOB BABY! Im glad you hit the last note the way you did and didnt get all cheesy.
Paula proud of you for picking a song that allowed your interpretation. Tender, honest amazing sweet vocals and touched her heart.
Simon you went from zero to hero. Good for you. And now you deserve to be in the show
Randy this is the reason we wanted you in this competition. You showed your skills and he really liked the arrangement which was dope
Kara took an untouchable classic song and did it. The biggest surprise.
Well Anoop, Im glad youre confident. Wow. Thats wild.
My Advice: So, youve just gained some new fans tonight. Now youve got to bring it like that every week. So do you know what is great about your voice? Its simple. Same as the last two. Soulful commitment. You told a story. Was it all about you? No. You gave something. Keep giving and remember, its not about YOU. Its about taking the audience on a journey.

Kris Allen
My Comments: You are so cute, but your right leg was twitching… good. It stopped. You sound great … not sure how completely invested you are in each moment a bit of daydreaming but you are so cute that it probably doesnt matter. LOL. Excellent song choice for your voice. GOOD JOB DUDE!
Paula pleasantly surprised. Said it was an honest and vulnerable performance and was nice to see. Smart choice as well to see you without the guitar. Watch pitchy notes.
Simon thought it was terrific. Great song choice and were in control, didnt go over the top. Feels like you might have a shot in doing well in the competition.
Randy went out on a limb to showcase vocals who knew you had those tender moments
Kara didnt feel country to her just beautiful. (Yes, I liked that too.)
My Advice keep doing what youre doing. Watch your …..
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