The Working Singer Podcast

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 gives her advice for adults who want to continue their music education.

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!