From Pizza Parlors to American Idol (Amelia McLean)

Gigs are much more than just getting paid. Performer and singer-songwriter Amelia McLean, who’s been classically trained on the piano since she was a child, performed in the top resorts in Arizona and then made it to the Top 40 on American Idol. In this interview we get into the importance of performing at open mics and connecting with your community. We also discuss her experience with competitions such as American Idol and were they worth pursuing. Instagram  Facebook Website Presented by Bandzoogle Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists. Bandzoogle is also offering to all our listeners 15% off the first year of any subscription. Just enter the promo code “8020show”. Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram TikTok LinkTree 8020records.com We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. You can also email us at info [at] 8020records.com. Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda Host: Mike Zimmerlich Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records) Post-Production: EarthtoMoira Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast American Idol Paid Performance