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The Working Singer Podcast
by Jamila Ford
If you are a professional singer, want to know how to make singing a career, or just love stories from singers on the road, then “The Working Singer” is the show for you. On this show host Jamila Ford chats with professional singers about how they make a creative living in the music business, their life lessons, and advice to other singers. Also discussed is vocal health and technique, performance anxiety, vocal coaching and pretty much all things vocal.
Episodes
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Confidence Is Buildable Skill with Performance Coach Jill Mitchell
Today I'm speaking with Pro singer, Host of the Voxana Podcast, and performance coach to Ted X speakers Jill Mitchell talks about confidence on stage and how to build it. Whether you're singing or public speaking, this episode is for you. Watch our live Voxsana Interview here:...
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Listen To Your Gut & Avoid Toxic Clients
I talk about some recent client experiences where I didn't listen to my gut and paid the price! Like, Follow, & Subscribe: Instagram & Instagram Tiktok Youtube
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Stop Trying To Be Good & Write Songs Faster with Gary Grundei
Today I’m speaking with songwriter, producer, coach, and composer Gary Grundei. Watch my chat with Gary chat on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ZVAd5KonCgw Gary is a NYC-based award-winning musician and teacher. He is the founder of golden lotus studio: an online home for songwriters. He is most...
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Are You the Mayor of Haterville?
In this solo episode, Jamila talks about future intentions for podcast content moving forward, adults who squash their children’s creative expression, and haters on social media. Music by Libra Cat: www.libracatmusic.com VocalMist: Get $10 off your first order of VocalMist Distrokid: Get 7%…
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Was She Wrong for Refusing to Sing at a Friend’s Wedding? | Pro Singers React to Reddit Posts
Jamila and guest pro singer Celia Chavez react to singer themed reddit posts where singers if they are in the wrong for refusing to sing at a friends wedding, being unhappy in their band, telling their musician bro in law to get a day job and more. A Fun show you don’t want to miss! Learn more...
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Acapella Arranging & Your Creative Process with Grayson Villanueva
Grayson Villanueva chats about his new acapella arranging course, his creative process, and gives advice on marketing ourselves as singers. Learn more about today’s guests at www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com. Music by Libra Cat:...
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Pro Singer's React: Singer Themed AITA Reddit Stories w/ Kitten kuroi & LaNiece McKay
Pro singers Jamila Ford, Kitten Kuroi & Lala McKay react to singer themed Reddit AITA's. Learn more about today’s guests at www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com. Music by Libra Cat: www.libracatmusic.com VocalMist: Get $10 off your first order of VocalMist Distrokid: Get 7% off when you release...
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Become A Six Figure Singer with Kimera Morell
Kimera’s Free Workshop: https://www.kimeramorrell.com/LTRC-free-workshop Kimera’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-singers-success-path-podcast/id1721813498 Music by Libra Cat: www.libracatmusic.com VocalMist: Get $10 off your first order of VocalMist Distrokid: Get 7% off...
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TWS Book Chat: The Meaning of Mariah Carey Part 2
Jamila & Hall Monitor of the Universe aka Topher Thompson discuss the autobiography of Mariah Carey, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. Follow Topher here: https://www.instagram.com/hallmonitoroftheuniverse/ Learn more about today’s guests at www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com. Music by Libra Cat:...
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TWS Book Chat: The Meaning of Mariah Carey Part 1
Jamila & Hall Monitor of the Universe aka Topher Thompson discuss the autobiography of Mariah Carey, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. Follow Topher here: https://www.instagram.com/hallmonitoroftheuniverse/ Learn more about today’s guests at www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com. Music by Libra Cat:...
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Singers! How To Be Your Own North Star with Wendy Parr
Wendy Parr the Holistic Artist Coach works with artists like Melanie Martinez, Regina Spektor, and Sara Bareilles. We talk about creativity, the artist’s relationship with their audience, and the trap of perfectionism. Learn more about today’s guests at www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com. Music by...
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Legendary Producer Mischke Butler Talks Early Career & How Artist's Can Use Social Media For Career Leverage
Legendary producer, singer and songwriter Mischke Butler stops by to chat about his early career, being Mentored by Rodney Jerkins, and gives thoughts on what a singer should do if thier just getting started. Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes at...
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Pro Singer's React: Singer Themed AITA Reddit Stories w/ Melanie Taylor & Felice Hernandez
On todays show, pro Singers Jamila Ford, Felice Hernandez and Melanie Taylor react to singer themed AITAs! A fun show you don't want to miss! Time Stamp: 0:00 - intro 2:20 - Story 1 - AITA for expecting a singer to pay for a PA system?...
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TWS Book Chat: The Woman In Me by Britney Spears Part 2
Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes at http://www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com. VocalMist: Get $10 off your first VocalMist order with this link: myvocalmist.com. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Like this episode? Help more singers discover this podcast by...
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TWS Book Chat: The Woman In Me by Britney Spears Part 1
Jamila and her guest Topher aka Hall Monitor of the universe have read "The Woman In Me" by iconic pop singer Britney Spears and they want to talk about it! VocalMist: Get $10 off your first VocalMist order with this link: myvocalmist.com. Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show…
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I'm Back! Anxiety, Healing, Moving Forward
In this episode Jamila reveals the reasons behind her almost 3 year absence and her plans moving forward. Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes at http://www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com. VocalMist: Get $10 off your first VocalMist order with this link: myvocalmist.com....
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That Time I Lost My Voice in the Middle of the Gig! Ugh.
Have you ever lost your voice right in the middle of a gig? In this episode, I'm sharing about the time it happened to me. Can you relate? I want to hear from you. Email me at [email protected] or leave me a voice message on the Anchor app and I might play it on air! Learn more about...
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Guided Meditations For Singers with Shauna Fallihee
In this episode, Shauna Fallihee of Embodied Singer guides us through three short meditation practices - breath, listening, and metta loving kindness - that have direct application to singing. I love this episode! You’ll come away feeling focused and refreshed! Join The Working Singer podcast...
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How To Set Your Rates For Virtual & In-Person Shows
This week I want to give you my insights on my thought process for setting my rates for virtual and in person shows. *Free guided meditation for singers this Thursday June 3rd at noon on facebook live with Shauna Fallihee of Embodied Singer. Shauna will guide us through 3 modes of mediation. Join...
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Jana Anderson On Working with Prince & How to Own Your Singing Career
This week Jana Anderson chats about her work and friendship with Prince, advice she got from Stevie Nicks, and how to own your career. Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes at http://www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Like this...
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Penny Ford On Her On Her Surprise Hit w/ Snap! & How Singers Can Protect Themselves
So excited to have the legendary Penny Ford on the show this week. Penny chats about touring with Parliament Funkadelic at the age of 14, singing lead for both Klymaxx and the SOS Band, and her surprise hit “The Power” with German Eurodance group Snap! You don’t want to miss this one! Learn more...
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How to Clear Your Path to Better Gigs
In this solo episode, I talk about what I think makes gig "bad," the choices we have in these situations, and how we can move forward in a healthy productive way. Let me know your thoughts on this subject and maybe I'll read it on air! Email me at [email protected]. Visit...
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Danielle Tucker On How To Set Your Rate & Value Your Time & Energy
Singer & Vocal Coach Danielle Tucker talks about how to value our time as singers, what to consider when setting our rates, and creating The Pandemic Proof Singer Summit. Register FREE the Singer Summit https://thesingersummit.com/ref/14/ Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes...
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Vocal Coach John Henny - How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Vocal Coach John Henny joins us this week to talk about the voice, overcoming imposter syndrome, and running a successful online vocal coaching business. Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes at http://www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts,...
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Are We Over-Singing?
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. Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes at http://www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify…
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Shauna Fallihee of Embodied Singer Shares How to Unite Our Mind, Body, and Voice
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,...
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3 Habits I'll Continue Post Quarantine
Jamila chats about intuition, self care, and vocal health. Like this episode? Help more singers discover this podcast by leaving a review on iTunes. Follow on Instagram & Twitter: @theworkingsingerpodcast or @jamilafordmusic. Join The Working Singer Podcast Facebook Group here. General Inquiries:...
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How Roberta Freeman Scored Gigs with Pink Floyd & Guns 'N Roses
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. Learn more about today’s guests and get episode…
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How Journalist & Jazz Singer Beth Duncan Reclaimed Her Career
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. Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes at...
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How Singer Caley Rose Started Her Voice Over Career
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.”
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How Amy Wang Created the MusoPipe Practice App
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.
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How Charissa Nielsen Went From Working at Container Store To Full Time Session Singer
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.
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How To Create Career Momentum and Do Self Care Right w/ Ingela Onstad
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…
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Carla Hassett - From Touring Background Singer to Producer
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.
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How Pro Singer Aaron Schumacher Created the VocalMist Nebulizer for Singers & Voice Users
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.
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How To Up Your Vocal Demo Reel Game w/ Felice Hernandez
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.
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BONUS Episode! - Pro Audiologist Dr. Julie Glick On Protecting Our Hearing & Choosing In-Ear Monitors
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.
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Josh Cruze On How Singing & Acting Healed His PTSD
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. Learn more about today’s guests and get...
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How Aubrey Logan Became A Successful Recording Artist
“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...
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Rob Seals of The Songwriting School of Los Angeles Chats About Community, Your Inner Critic, & Creativity During Hard Times
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...
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How Lyndia Johnson Went Bank Manager to Full Time Vocal Coach
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...
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How to Keep your Voice Healthy with Jeanna Daniels
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. Learn more about today’s...
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BONUS Episode! How We Can Thrive During Quarantine
In this solo episode, I share what I’m doing to continue to grow and keep sane during the quarantine 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...
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How Suzanne Waters Went From Day Job to Full Time Session Singer
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…
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Trysette Loosemore On Scoring the Gig of a Lifetime
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! Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes at http://www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com.…
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Shannon Pearson On Working With Legendary Artists
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...
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Take Control of Your Career & Build the Life You Want w/ Cathy Segal-Garcia
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. Learn more about...
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Pro Singer Drew Tablak Talks About Self Acceptance, Finding Balance, & Work Ethic
Drew Tablak talks about learning to accept himself, balancing teaching with touring, and the difference between an amateur and a professional. Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes at http://www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify…
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How I Got Real With Myself - Jamila Ford
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…
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How To Put Yourself Out There w/ Publicist Heather Youmans
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...
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If you are a professional singer, want to know how to make singing a career, or just love stories from singers on the road, then “The Working Singer” is the show for you. On this show host Jamila Ford chats with professional singers about how they make a creative living in the music business, their life lessons, and advice to other singers. Also discussed is vocal health and technique, performance anxiety, vocal coaching and pretty much all things vocal.
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If you are a professional singer, want to know how to make singing a career, or just love stories from singers on the road, then “The Working Singer” is the show for you. On this show host Jamila Ford chats with professional singers about how they make a creative living in the music business, their...
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