Vocal Lab

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Vocal Lab Podcast! In our first episode of the season, we delve into the heart of songwriting with the legendary Jim Vallance. Known for his extraordinary collaborations with icons like Bryan Adams, Aerosmith, and Ozzy Osbourne, Jim shares his insights and experiences from a career that's as fascinating as it is influential. Jim walks us through his unexpected start...

On today's show, I reflect on Season One, and all the amazing guests I had the opportunity to sit down with. And I give you the scoop on next season...I'm already looking forward to being back! In the meantime, have a great summer, and we'll see you in the fall! _________________________ SUBMIT YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS or SUGGEST A GUEST THE VOCAL LAB INSTAGRAM THE VOCAL LAB WEBSITE thevocallab@sara...

This week I am thrilled to welcome Steve Dawson, a prominent figure in the Canadian music scene, who is leaving an indelible mark with his natural and authentic talent. With over 200 albums to his name since the turn of the millennium, including 7 Juno Award-winning records, Steve's musical journey showcases his unwavering dedication.   Originally from Vancouver and now based in Nashville, Steve i...

This week I am thrilled to welcome Steve Dawson, a prominent figure in the Canadian music scene, who is leaving an indelible mark with his natural and authentic talent. With over 200 albums to his name since the turn of the millennium, including 7 Juno Award-winning records, Steve's musical journey showcases his unwavering dedication.   Originally from Vancouver and now based in Nashville, Steve i...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Brandon Hart, a natural storyteller and talented musician, and successful DIY bootstrapper. Brandon's music serves as a therapeutic journal of his soul, tackling profound themes such as love, loss, addiction, and perseverance. With his unique blend of upbeat alt-rock and pop anthems, he creates a sound that pays homage to the 90s era he grew up...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Brandon Hart, a natural storyteller and talented musician, and successful DIY bootstrapper. Brandon's music serves as a therapeutic journal of his soul, tackling profound themes such as love, loss, addiction, and perseverance. With his unique blend of upbeat alt-rock and pop anthems, he creates a sound that pays homage to the 90s era he grew up...

In this episode, I sit down with Roger Monk, a recording and scoring engineer with over 50 years of experience in the music industry. Roger has worked with top artists such as Bryan Adams, AC/DC, and Michael Buble, and he shares his insights on studio processes, from prep work to the actual recording session. Roger is a Grammy and Juno Award-winning recording and scoring engineer with an impressiv...

In this episode, I sit down with Roger Monk, a recording and scoring engineer with over 50 years of experience in the music industry. Roger has worked with top artists such as Bryan Adams, AC/DC, and Michael Buble, and he shares his insights on studio processes, from prep work to the actual recording session. Roger is a Grammy and Juno Award-winning recording and scoring engineer with an impressiv...

In this interview, I sit down with Christian Lagasse, a highly experienced choreographer, dancer, and movement specialist in the entertainment industry. With over 20 years of experience, Christian has worked on and appeared in over 250 projects for various companies, including 20th Century Fox and the CW Network. He has also worked with numerous recording artists, creating dance moves that have be...

In this interview, I sit down with Christian Lagasse, a highly experienced choreographer, dancer, and movement specialist in the entertainment industry. With over 20 years of experience, Christian has worked on and appeared in over 250 projects for various companies, including 20th Century Fox and the CW Network. He has also worked with numerous recording artists, creating dance moves that have be...

In this episode I sit down with the multi-talented Chin Injeti, who has made his mark on the music industry as a producer, singer, and songwriter. With over two decades of experience in the industry and having collaborated with heavyweights like Dr. Dre, Eminem, and P!nk, Chin has a wealth of knowledge and insights to share. Chin shares his journey from being in a band (Bass is Base) to producing...

In this episode I sit down with the multi-talented Chin Injeti, who has made his mark on the music industry as a producer, singer, and songwriter. With over two decades of experience in the industry and having collaborated with heavyweights like Dr. Dre, Eminem, and P!nk, Chin has a wealth of knowledge and insights to share. Chin shares his journey from being in a band (Bass is Base) to producing...

In this episode of The Vocal Lab, we sit down with Shari Ulrich, a legendary Canadian singer-songwriter with over four decades of experience in the music industry. Shari shares her insights on the music industry, touring, and band life, providing invaluable advice to emerging and aspirational artists. We start by diving into Shari's musical journey and how she got started in the industry. She talk...

In this episode of The Vocal Lab, we sit down with Shari Ulrich, a legendary Canadian singer-songwriter with over four decades of experience in the music industry. Shari shares her insights on the music industry, touring, and band life, providing invaluable advice to emerging and aspirational artists. We start by diving into Shari's musical journey and how she got started in the industry. She talk...

Are you an aspiring musician looking to make it big in the music industry? Do you dream of working with top musicians and producers, but aren't sure where to start? Then you won't want to miss this episode of The Vocal Lab, where we sit down with Jeff Zipp, a music producer with years of experience in the industry. Jeff has worked with some of the biggest names in music and has developed unique in...

Are you an aspiring musician looking to make it big in the music industry? Do you dream of working with top musicians and producers, but aren't sure where to start? Then you won't want to miss this episode of The Vocal Lab, where we sit down with Jeff Zipp, a music producer with years of experience in the industry. Jeff has worked with some of the biggest names in music and has developed unique in...

This week on The Vocal Lab, I sit down with Jim Mcrath (pronounced McGraw). a Toronto-based composer best known for his television work, including the hit series: Degrassi: The Next Generation, Killjoys, CBC's Republic of Doyle and Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town. Interestingly, Jim's theme for Degrassi was featured in Drake's video "I'm Upset" which saw over 95 million views. Jim has also w...

This week on The Vocal Lab, I sit down with Jim Mcrath (pronounced McGraw). a Toronto-based composer best known for his television work, including the hit series: Degrassi: The Next Generation, Killjoys, CBC's Republic of Doyle and Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town. Interestingly, Jim's theme for Degrassi was featured in Drake's video "I'm Upset" which saw over 95 million views. Jim has also w...

On today's episode, you're getting me, and me alone. We're going to journey into all the ins and outs of working with a coach. For our purposes, we're talking about vocal coaching, but honestly, the same principals apply to any other kind of skill coaching - musical instruments, business, personal growth, you name it. Coaches hold up a mirror and help us identify, see, and learn the tools to navig...

On today's show, we welcome drummer, singer, producer, and songwriter, Marc LaFrance. Marc has been a fixture in the Vancouver for over 4 decades. He has been the Drummer/Singer for Bachman & Turner and Randy Bachman since 2009, and is the Drummer/Singer with Cease & Desist. Notably, he has recorded with a vast array of prominent artists including Crowcuss, Chilliwack, Payolas, Loverboy, Trooper,...

On today's show, we welcome drummer, singer, producer, and songwriter, Marc LaFrance. Marc has been a fixture in the Vancouver for over 4 decades. He has been the Drummer/Singer for Bachman & Turner and Randy Bachman since 2009, and is the Drummer/Singer with Cease & Desist. Notably, he has recorded with a vast array of prominent artists including Crowcuss, Chilliwack, Payolas, Loverboy, Trooper,...

If you are a working musician, this is an invaluable episode that you don't want to miss!  In my final episode with Rob Hamilton, he gives us the CliffNotes version of his Handbook for Musicians, coming from the perspective of a bandleader and employer. It's basically a guidebook for how to be the Most Employable Musician. Rob created it to answer the question he was often asked, "How to do work m...

On today's episode of the show, I welcome back Rob Hamilton guitarist, co-founder of Side One, and as his email signature will tell you: CEO of Rocking, for this 3rd episode in our 4-episode mini series. We talk about the process of franchising Side One into other cities, a concept that is not often seen in the world of cover bands. Not only do we talk about the process of establishing the band in...

Meet Rob Hamilton, guitarist, bandleader, and entrepreneur. Rob and I have known each other for nearly 30 years, and we had such a great conversation that it couldn't be contained into 2 episodes. So we have an extra special 4 episode arc with Rob! Rob's journey has taken him from full scholarship at Berklee College of Music, to Capilano College Jazz Studies, to touring with Lee Aaron, Soul Decisi...

Meet Rob Hamilton, guitarist, bandleader, and entrepreneur. Rob and I have known each other for nearly 30 years, and we had such a great conversation that it couldn't be contained into 2 episodes. So we have an extra special 4 episode arc with Rob! Rob's journey has taken him from full scholarship at Berklee College of Music, to Capilano College Jazz Studies, to touring with Lee Aaron, Soul Decisi...