The Working Singer Podcast

“You have something that somebody’s gonna like, play to them and don’t worry about the others.” How do you become a successful independent recording artist? When do you need a manager and how do you find the right one? How do you know if you’re getting good advice? This week’s guest Aubrey Logan speaks candidly about these questions we all have as singers and artists. She also gives her healthy perspective on rejection, touring as an indie artist, and how she’s spending her time during qu

How do we remain inspired to create during trying times? How do we silence our inner critic? What’s the difference between a poem and a set of lyrics? Rob Seals, songwriter, producer, educator, and founder of The Songwriting School of Los Angeles, gives his wise and unique take on these questions and more. Rob chats about beginning songwriting, befriending your inner critic, and staying creative during challenging times.

After years of pursuing a career as an opera singer and struggling to make a full time living with the art, Lyndia Johnson took a full time day job at a bank while trying to grapple with what her future held for her. Find out how she transformed herself from bank manager to one of the most sought after vocal coaches around.

This week's working singer podcast guest is singer, health coach, and co-host of the On Stage With Wellness podcast.  We chat about staying healthy while on the road, why she decided to get a degree in nutrition, and how we can practice self care during uncertain times. 

In this solo episode, I share what I’m doing to continue to grow and keep sane during the COVID-19 chaos.  I talk about my favorite yoga app and where you can get it free, things I’m doing to strengthen my relationships, and other areas I’m taking this opportunity to grow in. Like everything I post, I hope this will be a good resource for you! Visit www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com for full list of resources.

Based in Los Angeles, Suzanne Waters is a professional session singer and performer specializing in vocals for film, television, and recording artists. In this episode, we talk about the importance of a great vocal coach to a singing career, using karaoke to build her singing chops, and the hidden blessing of being laid off from her ad agency job.

This week's The Working Singer episode is a Listener Highlight featuring singer/songwriter Trysette Loosemoore’s recent experience touring as a support singer for the legendary John Fogerty!

Shannon "Sangin' Diva" Pearson began her professional career at the age of 15, doing studio work around Los Angeles. Since then she's sung background for the likes of Jeffrey Osborne, Natalie Cole, Patty La Belle, Katy Perry, Wiz Khalifa, and many more.  On this show, Shannon reveals how she gets such amazing gigs, the art of being a background singer, and how to diplomatically walk away from a bad gig.

Cathy Segal-Garcia is a prolific recording artist, an exceptionally creative singer and a linchpin on the Los Angeles jazz scene. She is also a producer, vocal coach, and holds regular events throughout Los Angeles that feature some of the hottest jazz singers and musicians.

Drew Tablak talks about learning to accept himself, balancing teaching with touring, and the difference between an amateur and a professional.

I was a guest on the It's All Mental podcast with the lovely Pamela Smith. We chatted about performers and mental health, self sabotaging behavior, and the value of having a good support system. Since I don’t talk about myself a ton on my podcast, I thought this might something you want to here and perhaps useful for those of you who’ve had the same struggles. Thanks to Pamela for having me on!

On this week's new episode of The Working Singer I chat with singer- songwriter and publicist Heather Youmans about “How To Put Yourself Out There.”  Heather shares: How she expanded her career by focusing on community. How to write a professional email.  How to maximize your social boosts.  How and when to hire the right PR person.  The importance of telling your story and how to tell it the right way.

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 MCGJazz labels.

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 that helped shape her teaching and business philosophy.

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.