The Working Singer Podcast

Vocal Coach John Henny joins us this week to talk about the voice, overcoming imposter syndrome, and running a successful coaching business.  - Book your FREE 20 minute vocal assessment with Jamila HERE.  - Thanks VocalMist! Use code WORKINGSINGER2020 at checkout to get $10 off your first order! Visit myvocalmist.com.

In this solo episode Jamila chats about over-singing, some of the reasons it might occur, and making the conscious decision to stop doing it.

Today’s guest is Shauna Fallihee creator of Embodied Singer. Embodied Singer is a multi-disciplinary approach to vocal artistry with fact-based vocal pedagogy at the heart. Movement practices, Myofascial Release Techniques, and Meditation support the exploration and development of breath, resonance, and musical artistry.

Jamila chats about intuition, self care, and vocal health. - Book your FREE 20 minute vocal assessment with Jamila HERE.  - Thanks VocalMist! Use code WORKINGSINGER2020 at checkout to get $10 off your first order! Visit myvocalmist.com.

This week Roberta Freeman visits the working singer podcast to talk about her first riot while touring as a backing singer for Guns N’ Roses, her friendship with the Supremes Mary Wilson, that one time Grace Jones lent her a dress to perform in.

Jazz singer and journalist Beth Duncan joins The Working Singer podcast this week to discuss how vocal nodes derailed her singing career, making an unexpected transition into journalism, and her triumphant return to jazz music. 

Singer-songwriter Caley Rose reveals how she started her voice over career, how being a mom has increased her artistic income, the story behind her new single, “Behind Closed Doors.”  

What does it take to make your own music practice app? Find out how singer, musician, and full time software engineer Amy Wang created the fun Musopipe practice app to help fellow musicians focus in and master music one small phrase at a time. 

Learn how singer, vocal contractor, and music therapist Charissa Nielsen went from working at the Container Store to producing her own songs and becoming an in demand session singer.

Singer, Therapist, and performance anxiety coach Ingela Onstad has enjoyed a varied international career in opera, concert work, and contemporary music. She also has a degree in Mental Health Counseling and with her practice Courageous Artistry, specializes in performance anxiety for musicians and other performing artists. Ingela chats about transitioning from pro opera singer to mental health counselor, proper self care, and creating career momentum in a healthy way.

Singer and educator Carla Hassett talks about her transition from touring background singer to full time music producer, gives tips on home recording for beginners, winning the John Lennon songwriting contest, and touring with Billy Idol.

This week we’re welcoming Aaron Schumacher, creator of the popular VocalMist nebulizer. We talk about what inspired him to create VocalMist, what he’s learned as a business owner, and being an artist during quarantine.

This week’s guest @felicehernandezschaeffer of @empoweredsingerworkshops talks to us about her upcoming “Vocal Demo Reel Workshop for Studio Singers” and how you can up your vocal demo reel game.

What’s the difference between in ear monitors with custom vs. universal fit? Why should we protect our hearing? How can you avoid damaging your hearing on stage? Pro audiologist Dr. Julie Glick answers these questions and more on this week's bonus podcast.

Singer, actor, and Vietnam vet opens up about how taking an acting class to work through his PTSD resulted in a thriving career. He also gives his insights on work ethic, recording his first CD at age 48, and having a recurring role on the hit TV show 24.