About Dot Todman
Oct 07, 2026 2026-10-17 18:16About Dot Todman
Empowering voices, one heart at a time
About Dot Todman
Dot Todman is a world-class Vocal Empowerment Coach and singer known for her revolutionary holistic approach, C.O.R.E. Vocal Power®, exploring the connection between mind, soul, body, and voice.
With over two decades of experience and three degrees, Dot has directed 300-person choirs and coached everyone from beginners to Broadway stars to corporate executives at Dot’s Voice Studios in Los Angeles, California.
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Dot's CORE Story
I used to stutter as a kid. I also literally fell flat on my face on stage, but I got back up! One day…back in 2005, I got fed up with my full time corporate job and quit, and decided to teach voice full time. But I had so many hills and valleys before I made that leap. I was singing non-stop and traveled North America with a performance group, bands, sang on TV, radio, commercials, was featured in award-winning musicals, etc.
But when my Life hit rock bottom because of a “hospital accident”, that horrific experience gave me the clarity to see what was truly important to me. Life taught me that often things happen internally before they show up in your body and voice. I realized that if four Steps, the C.O.R.E. method, could heal me, it could also help my clients of all ages. And it has ever since.
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Dot's Clients & Experience
Dot Todman’s clients have appeared at the Oscars and American Idol, and worked with icons like Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. Dot’s own career includes fronting Jeff Goldblum’s Jazz Band and sharing the stage with Bobby McFerrin and Will.i.am. Her work has been featured on NBC, MTV, and KTLA5. In addition to coaching, she continues to record music and enjoys the art of ventriloquism.
What clients ask Dot
Frequently Asked Questions
How did you start as a teacher?
For whatever reason (maybe because I was very bossy at a young age and somehow possessed leadership skills), I was put in the role of teaching at the tender age of 14. Our 9th Grade Music teacher put me in charge of a class for a week when he left (Under the supervision of a sub). My job was to write a song for a retiring music teacher and teach the parts to the class. My peers actually listened to me and I gained confidence in what I was doing. I went on to direct musical numbers, plays and shows. I was young, unstoppable, and highly motivated. But was I really confident?
Graduating from University left me with three degrees and a Teaching Certificate (mainly because I kept changing my mind about what the perfect major would be). I was singing non-stop and traveled North America with a performance group, bands, sang on TV, radio, commercials, was featured in award-winning musicals, etc.
But it was interesting, people would hear me sing and ask me how I did it. I felt the least I could do was share what I knew. In University, I thought it would be a smart idea to get a teaching certificate for something to fall back on, so I worked another two years to earn that. Truth be told – I have no idea how I really got started. I just did it. One day…back in 2005, I got fed up with my full time job and quit, and decided to teach voice full time. But I had so many hills and valleys before I made that leap.
What is a Vocal Empowerment Coach?
Arthur Joseph instructs Dot Todman outside KTLA parking lot before performing on TV singing competition, where she wins first prize.
I created this title after I studied with Vocal Coach Arthur Joseph in 2005. He taught me that the mind had to be fully present in order to really master my voice. Because he was so good at holding the present moment with me and helping me become more vocally aware from a calm place, it inspired me to learn more about how I could do this for myself and clients. Over the following years, I birthed CORE Vocal Power® which merged the mind, soul and body to discover one’s own unique, confident and free voice.
How did your training became holistic?
Initially, I was very left-brained and technical, but my clients taught me that without confidence, it didn’t matter how talented they were, and I realized that was also true for me. Life had me hit rock bottom because of a “hospital accident”, but that horrific experience gave me the clarity to see what was truly important to me.
I learned how to heal myself and integrated that into my vocal training. I learned to pay attention to how people think when they sing – their beliefs, their emotions and energy, and also what they are doing physically. It all works together. In school, we only learned the technique.
Life taught me that often, things happen internally before they show up in your body and voice. So I was able to create a system to help people become more self aware with acceptance, while training their voice. There are so many things that can be easily overlooked when learning how to sing. I learned that mediocre talent with self-awareness great work ethic and attitude will get you further than someone who is talented and hates themselves with a poor work ethic. But people only hate themselves because we live in a world that teaches us to do so.
What are some tips for aspiring vocal teachers?
I certainly don’t want this part to sound preachy. I just get asked this question a lot and I kind of wish someone would have told me this. My advice, is to keep growing and don’t think for a minute you have it all figured out. Keep your mind open and keep learning new things. You will organically include what life teaches you into your craft.
Self awareness and acceptance is the most important step in knowing how to help others be confident. Of course, this is a lifelong process for all of us. We are all works in progress, but as a teacher, as long as you’re a step ahead and living in your own integrity, you can truly help others. And don’t take yourself too seriously! I used to feel so guilty for my imperfections as a teacher. Now I know I just need to be present, willing and accepting. Of course, a little knowledge doesn’t hurt either! All joking aside–know your craft.
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