The Working Singer Podcast

Recognized in both the jazz vocal and instrumental worlds, Darmon Meader is a highly respected vocalist, arranger and saxophonist. Darmon has achieved international recognition as the founder, musical director, chief arranger, composer, producer, saxophonist, and vocalist with New York Voices. As a member of New York Voices, he has released numerous recordings on the GRP, RCA/Victor, Concord and M...

With a background in health, education and performance Line Hilton's mission is to raise industry standards for vocal, mental, and physical health and wellbeing in singers. She takes a very holistic approach to working with performers, and believes it all starts with the mindset. Learn about how Line helps her voice students transform limiting beliefs, the importance of being adaptable, and books...

Dallas based singer Rosana Eckert has worked as a live performer as well as behind the scenes as an arranger, clinician, studio singer/voiceover artist, book author, and principal lecturer of vocal jazz in the prestigious Jazz Studies program at the University of North Texas.

Felice chats about the purpose of her workshop and the transformation in inspires. The Workshop: Career & the Authentic Self: Work Smart, Work Happy: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/empowered-singer-workshops-20075648672

A compilation of some of the most inspiring quotes and conversations from the podcast this year. We talk about a singer earning her or his voice, being told we’re “too old,”singer self care, and owning your career. I’ve learned so much from my guests and gained so much wisdom from knowing them.

Lauren Kinhan chats about her early days as an up and coming singer, how she joined the vocal jazz ensemble New York Voices, and what she believes is most important for singers/artists to know.

Los Angeles based vocal coach William Hanrahan was my coach on when I was a student majoring in voice at UC Riverside. He chats about his early days as a singer, his own vocal trauma, and his love of vocal coaching.

Beth is an experienced educator, arranger and music director. She has directed ensembles and taught at some of the nation’s leading institutions including the University of Southern California. She is the founder and music director at Coast Music and on this episode we talk about the day-to-day of running her music school, how young music students can choose the right college program, and she give...

Lisa Haupert discusses her journey from majoring in psychology and becoming a registered nurse to developing into one of the most seasoned singing teachers around. She talks about how she opened her studio in Nashville, her time teaching at the Liverpool School For the Performing Arts, and training up and coming singing teachers.

Leigh Cara is a full-time professional entertainer, songwriter, and musician who is also a certified Holistic Health Coach and Reiki practitioner. She helps exhausted and overwhelmed pros in showbiz THRIVE through mindfulness, holistic health and lifestyle design.

Steven Memel is an internationally acclaimed voice & performance coach, based in Los Angeles, CA. He is the creator of and the energy behind “The Science Of Switching On”, a unique and impactful system that enables him to achieve rapid and dramatic results with all performers.

Leslie Page speaks candidly about her transformational experience with leukemia, healing past wounds, and touring with Joe Walsh.

Maiya opens up about what she learned competing on “The Voice,” the vocational skills singers need to develop, and her thoughts on being a solid business person.

Our Working Singer this week is guest Edie Lehmann Boddicker who went from being a concert pianist to an in-demand session singer and now vocal contractor. Her voice can be heard in films like The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, and Hidden Figures and has worked with iconic artists like Linda Ronstadt, Aretha Franklin, and Madonna just to name a few.

Our Working Singer podcast guest this week is singer/songwriter, Shannon Curtis. She has created a thriving music career performing donation based house concerts across the US for the past 8 years. This is a deep dive into how to ask for what we need as artists, how to transform the scarcity mentality so many musicians live with, and how to create a thriving house concert circuit.

Viva Vinson is a soulful singer, dynamic performer, and passionate music educator. Viva candidly discusses her experience teaching at a performing arts college in Singapore, her unexpected transformation, pulling the best out of her students, and the challenges of returning home after living overseas.

In 2014, Boston based singer Valerie Giglio suffered from a debilitating stroke that rendered the left side of her body paralyzed and her singing voice nearly gone. Valerie discusses her the key to her recovery, how she maintained momentum, and how she rehabilitated her voice.

Michelle Tyler is the lead singer and founder two successful tribute bands: “Mirage: Visions of Fleetwood Mac” and “Bella Donna Tribute to Stevie Nicks.” Michelle gives insights on how she started her tributes, her strategies for keeping a full performance calendar, how to pull together stellar promo that will get catch a talent booker’s eye, and much more!

I am so excited for you to hear my conversation with business coach and hypnotherapist Jenn August. It goes without saying that this business is tough and can take a serious toll on our well-being. Jenn is a singer/songwriter herself, and with so much compassion and empathy, speaks to us about “fame shame,” how not to let ego can run away with spiritual mission, and how to turn our “blocks” into a...

Susan is an award-winning actress, dancer, and singer who has worked for over 30 years, and has been teaching acting for nearly 20. She holds a BA/MA degree in Drama/Theater and did most of her graduate work at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. Today we’ll talk about how to make your emotions available to you whether on stage or in an audition, how to allow ourselves to take risks as a...

Vocal coach to Halsey, Justin Timberlake, Martina McBride, and Pharrell, Mindy Pack has a unique take on vocal mechanics. Mindy speaks candidly about her development as a coach, her past struggles with vocal health, her advice on choosing the right ENT, and what new voice teachers need to understand about teaching.

Vocal contractor and session singer Bobbi Page has been a fixture in the session singing world for many years. She’s been the vocal contractor on mega films like Aladdin, Armageddon, and The Nightmare Before Christmas and on television shows like Family Guy and American Dad. In this conversation you’ll learn how Bobbi became such a sought after session vocalist and vocal contractor, how she got th...

Crystal Barron is a vocal coach, MDH Breathing coordinator, trained in laryngeal massage, and mentor to new teachers. Crystal reveals how she overcame vocal health problems, how she challenged “teacher imposter syndrome,” and how our mindset affects our voices.

On this bonus episode, Carol and I talk building your performance quality and value, connecting voice and body, creating a voice for yourself as a performer. Carol offers all of this and more at her Movement for Singers Masterclass hosted by Empowered Singer Workshops.

On today’s brand new episode of The Working Singer podcast guest Sheila Jordan discusses keeping jazz music alive, her friendship with Charlie Parker, and being the first singer ever to be signed to the legendary Blue Note Records.