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We introduce to you our first “Headroom Bit,” where we share our tips & tricks for successful a cappella recordings. In this bit, we break down what gear you might need to get started. --- Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram

We've always been inspired by Selame Scarlett's performance skills and passion for a cappella. Fans will know her from her stellar vocal percussion with groups like Traces, Lady Jaye, and Capital Green, or perhaps through her work with A Cappella Academy, The Sing-Off, or countless coaching sessions. Or, you've heard her cheers over crowds at concerts and festivals.

At only 26, Janae Klumpp has accomplished quite a bit in a cappella. Learn more about this BYU Noteworthy alumna who's gone on to more singing, coaching, judging, teaching, and more.

A rebroadcast from the 2019 Twin Cities A Cappella Festival with all-male group Geoff and all-female group Midori, from Hopkins High School! Learn more about the group here: https://courseweb.hopkinsschools.org/course/view.php?id=675.

A rebroadcast from the 2019 Twin Cities A Cappella Festival with mixed high school group, Encore! Learn more about the group here: https://lshschoirs.org.

A rebroadcast from the 2019 Twin Cities A Cappella Festival with all-female high school group, Stay Tuned!

From the The Mandarins to Cape Harmony to a recently released solo album, Nina Pelligra is pushing boundaries. Learn more about her writing process and the art of looping which both play a prominent role in her music.

On Episode 109, Brian and Elicia are with Business Casual, a Bay Area group that's been experiencing a steady rise in the a cappella community - including two appearances at Carnegie Hall, wins at Harmony Sweepstakes and VoiceJam, and a trip to represent the US at Vocal Asia in Japan.

Mel Daneke is the owner and head producer of Viridian Productions, performer in Six Appeal, and DJ/beatboxer in Musae. In this interview, we discuss her journey as a producer/engineer, how she sound designs for vocal percussion/drums, and how she approached two of her mixes (Musae's "Don't Let Me Down" [live] & Six Appeal's "Lovefool").  Listen to her mixes: Don't Let Me Down [live] Lovefool --- P...

The Vocal Suspects is the oldest (and funkiest) mixed a cappella group at UMass Amherst. Founded in 1999, The Vocal Suspects have always had a reputation of blending contagious energy with adept musicality. Their arrangements are innovative and electrifying, and over the past two decades, they have continuously reshaped their sound to incorporate the new talent that is brought in each year. Rachae...

Nina Kasuya, superstar from HIVE and a driving force for inclusivity, is tonight's guest on Episode 41! She's also one of the most joyful people you'll ever meet.

St. Croix Sound is a competitive a cappella group from Prescott High School. Rachael sat down with the group at the 2019 Port Washington Acapocalypse Festival. Learn more about St. Croix Sound here: https://www.facebook.com/PrescottHighSchoolChoir.

On this episode of Talkappella, Brian and Elicia sat down with some of the leadership of Association of South-Asian A Cappella. Arjun Arragwal, Sarang Joshi, and Natasha Shah share more about the mission of the organization, the growing community, and what goes into this very unique brand of a cappella.

The Headroom is a podcast for aspiring sound engineers in the contemporary a cappella genre. Join Kyle Howard & Ricky Jabarin as they break down the different stages of audio production and chat with other producers about their techniques to achieving the best sound. Subscribe to The Headroom Podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram .

The Jaguar Singers is a jazz and a cappella group comprised of middle school students in grades 5 - 8 from Thomas Jefferson Middle School . Rachael sat down with the group at the 2019 Port Washington Acapocalypse Festival. Learn more about the Jaguar Singers here: https://sites.google.com/pwssd.k12.wi.us/mrsraaflaub/music-activities/jaguar-singers.

Highlands Voices is a competitive, contemperory a cappella group from Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale, NJ. Rachael sat down with the group at the 2019 Port Washington Acapocalypse festival. Learn more about Highlands Voices here: https://www.facebook.com/HighlandsVoices.

You may know her best as half of FreePlay or as Artistic Director of Sing! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival, but there's a lot more to learn about Suba Sankaran! Rachael and Amanda sit down with her on Episode 40.

From oboe master, to comedian, and now Rebecca Loops, Rebecca Marquardt obviously took the straightest path to becoming a looper - with a story that includes Conan O'Brien, Nicki Minaj, and a host of other inspirations.

This week on Episode 39, Amanda and Rachael talk all things barbershop with Amy Rose, the Social Media and Digital Communications Manager for Barbershop Harmony Society, a longtime member of Sweet Adelines International, and currently singing in Harmony, Incorporated quartet, Swing Theory.

With a new host onboard, it is time for another Hosts Special on Talkappella! Brian and Elicia talk controversy, the impact of a cappella, and dream of what the world looks like on the other side of the pandemic.

Parkside Range is the flagship contemporary a cappella ensemble of the Contemporary Commercial Music - Voice program at UW-Parkside. Rachael sat down with the group in the summer of 2019 at A Cappella University. Learn more about Parkside Range here: https://www.facebook.com/ParksideRange.

In the Summer of 2019, Rachael traveled to Wisconsin to cover A Cappella University. She sat down with the educators who were attending the event to find out what their experience was like. Learn more about A Cappella University here: http://www.acappellauniversity.net.

On Episode 38, Amanda and Rachael sit down with Christine Sack, the former Artistic Director of Voicebox. They talk everything from artistic vision, striving for constant improvement, the visibility and acceptance of non-binary singers, and so much more!

Swaram is Texas A&M University’s premier South Asian Fusion A Cappella team. Since its inception in 2007, the team has been renowned not only for competing at national collegiate a cappella competitions but also for numerous national accolades. Swaram fuses both Indian & Western musical styles through pure vocal performances to create innovative and vibrant music. Recognized for its avant-garde tw...

Dhamakapella is an award-winning coed South Asian fusion a cappella group based in Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. Dhamakapella was formed in 2005 by student Mayank Prasad at Case Western Reserve University. With help from students, Raksha Soora and Manoj Nair, Mayank organized and established the first university-recognized coed a cappella group, which would feature genres from...