Empower Your Voice
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsEmpower Your Voice is a podcast and YouTube show that helps people get to the bottom of what is stopping them from using their voice to the fullest, whether on the stage, the boardroom, or in their personal lives.
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ES043 Working in Las Vegas w/ Amanda Kaiser and Karen Michaels
October 30, 2018 09:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBWorking in Las Vegas is not all glamour. Hear the inside scoop about how to find work, and what the work will be like from two long-standing pros from Sin City. Karen Michaels, Vocal Power Studio, Amanda Kaiser, Sing City Vocal Studio Karen Michaels, Vocal Power Studio Gig Masters for finding work anywhere. Thumbtack for other bookings. While you are in your podcast app, scroll down to the ratings and reviews part and leave the podcast a star rating and your comments. I love the ...
ES042 Do Synthesizers Belong in the Pit w/ Prof David Smith
October 23, 2018 09:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBES042 Orchestra Enhancement in the Pit w/ Prof David Smith Professor of Music Technology Technologist and business owner Realtime Music Solutions RMS.biz And a musician, started as a vioilnist, then composer Dean, School of Professional Studies at NYC College of Technology David is inspiring right from the start, sharing how motivating his music teacher from his youth was and how it changed his life. Then we go into Moogs and synthesizers in the ‘70s, and finally we land on what a...
ES041 Hearts Need Art w/ Constanza Roeder
October 16, 2018 09:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MB"Cancer does everything it can to steal, kill and destroy our joy. And we need more reasons to get out of our rooms and out of our isolation. We need more art and music. We need to remember the reasons why we are alive as much as we need the things that are keeping us alive." This is one of the big motivating factors that drives Constanza Roeder to bring art to oncology patients in hospitals. Along with her team at Hearts Need Art, she strives to meet people with a Ministry of Presence, to...
ES040 Are You a Creative? w/ Nancy Bos
October 09, 2018 09:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBWhat does it mean to be a creative? Are you a problem solving creative or a detail-focused artist? How does your preference effect your life, love, and career? This episode introduces the idea and gives you creative ways to work within your personality and skill set. In the episode Nancy mentioned Todd Henry, author of Herding Tigers and host of the Accidental Creative podcast. Use The Singer's Practice Plan, Log, and Journal to keep you practice and your LIFE in focus! Find it on Amazon...
ES039 A Career in Singing - You Know You Want It! w/ Nancy Bos
April 30, 2018 09:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBEpisode 39 of Every Sing Podcast with Nancy Bos A Career in Singing - You know you want it. How do you get it? What is standing in the way of you pursuing a career, or a combination of careers, related to your deep passion for singing and music? Is it fear? Is it not being sure what your dream is? No matter what the reason, you have only one life. Give it your best shot - no regrets! But be smart. Plan ahead and focus your skills to reach your desired target. In this episod...
ES038 Musicianship Insights for Singers from Pianist Eric Verlinde
April 23, 2018 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBEric Verlinde is one of those musicians whom everyone wants to work with. In fact, I heard about him from so many people that I really wondered what his magic touch was. Now I know - and you’ll hear it too. Eric is, without a doubt, a brilliant pianist. But on top of that he is humble, kind, generous, and so full of wisdom. I’ve never had a conversation on Every Sing that gave so many take-away lessons. Here are my top 6 takeaways: Eric’s advice to singers: really know the music and k...
ES037 What It Takes for Great Jazz w/ Kate Baker
April 16, 2018 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this conversation with Kate Baker, jazz singer, we discuss her musical roots, the importance of music theory (especially chord recognition) for jazz singers, and some great stories from her journey. Kate does an amazing job balancing a recording and performing career with a teaching several voice students. She is based in NYC. http://www.katebakerjazz.com Twitter: @katebakerjazz Facebook: @katebakermusic Join the Every Sing podcast group on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gro...
ES036 A Romanian Soprano Finding Her Way in the US w/ Raluca Marinecu
April 09, 2018 09:00 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MBES036 A Romanian Soprano Finding Her Way in the US Dr. Raluca Marinescu, is a Romanian-American operatic soprano, voice teacher, and pianist working on the Eastside of Seattle. She has been featured in concerts, recitals and opera productions across Europe and in the US, both as a pianist and as a soprano. She teaches at the Chopin Academy of Music in Issaquah, WA, is education manager for the Seattle Art Song Society, and is involved with the Romanian American Chamber Concerts and Art...
ES035 Can Choir Help with Alzheimer’s w/ Jill Lawson
March 26, 2018 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBJill Rae Lawson is director of the Giving Hearts Choir in Wisconsin. givingheartschoir.org The choir supports singers in the early stages memory loss, and their caregivers, to come out and sing and do something normal that still gives back. The non-profit and gives credit for its existence to Giving Voice Initiative, which inspires and equips choruses that bring joy, well-being, purpose, and community understanding to people with Alzheimer’s and their care partners.
ES034 Healing or Pain Through Music
March 19, 2018 09:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MBHealing and pain; creating healing or pain through our music choices and environments. The guests are two singers from my studio. They came down the Den of Technology to talk about how singing can bring healing and perhaps happiness. James Booth, student at Seattle Central College, and Allison Wilner Martin, in her gap year after high school and working for a law firm. Singing, the most personal of all vocal expression, has always been tied to pain. Singing can help with healing or it...
ES033 Music is Business w/ The Wanz Part 2
March 12, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBGrammy award winning vocalist from Macklemore’s Thriftshop, Michael "The Wanz” Wansley, is a great story teller with a great message. Join us for a conversation about touring with Macklemore, and hear the huge take away lessons The Wanz shares. You can find Wanz on Facebook and social media @teewanz or his website: www.wanzmusic.com The songs you heard in this episode are When If Not Now and Get Lucky. When If Not Now What's this world comin' to? Can't get my mind ar...
ES032 The Wanz Grammy Award Winning Performer
March 05, 2018 08:14 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBGrammy award winning vocalist from Macklemore’s Thriftshop, Michael "The Wanz” Wansley, tells the great stories of his path to becoming the hook singer for Thriftshop. You can find Wanz on Facebook and social media @teewanz or his website: wanzmusic.com The songs you heard in this episode are When If Not Now and Get Lucky. When If Not Now What's this world comin' to? Can't get my mind around it. All the things we go through, Ev'ryday another crisis. Wonder wher...
ES031 What Is Your Place in Singing w/ Nancy Bos
February 26, 2018 10:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBIn Every Sing I talk to people who devote their lives to singers and singing, from the performers themselves to anyone who works behind the scenes in singing related fields. In Every Sing, we explore a wide variety of career options and passions. If you are looking for a way to make a career around singing, or to find inspiration for your own journey, you will find it here. If you are new to this podcast, check out the back episodes. You’ll find interviews with famous singers, giants in the...
ES030 It's About Nurturing Kids w/ Nikki Loney
February 19, 2018 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBNikki Loney, creator of the Full Voice with her business partner, Mim Adams, mentors teachers who work with kids by providing teaching materials and coaching through the Full Voice series. She wants to dispel myths around teaching kids, and empower and inspire teachers. It’s not just about singing, it’s about nurturing kids. Full Voice Vocal Music Resources available at www.thefullvoice.com For an endless supply of advice on this topic, whether for you, or if you are a parent with kids who...
ES029 Dreaming is the Biggest Gift of All w/ Sheila Houlahan Electropop Singer
February 12, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBDreaming is the biggest gift we can give to other people. I want to show anybody no matter where they are in life that there is nothing preventing them from following those dreams, and being able to dream again. - Sheila Houlahan Sheila Houlahan, cross-over artist from opera, is now an Electropop artist and song writer, and sings under the name iamshiiila. Electropop is a variant of synth-pop that places more emphasis on a harder, electronic sound. The best places to connect with...
ES028 Marketing Isn't Everything, It's The Only Thing w/ John Henny
February 05, 2018 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBExplore marketing and entrepreneurship with John Henny. John, host of the Intelligent Vocalist Podcast, has expanded his reach as a voice teacher through is vocal academy in the LA area, his courses: Voice Teacher Bootcamp, The New Science of Singing, Facebook Ads for Music Teachers, and more. John says, “If you learn to market you’ll be able to find those students you really want to work with.” In this episode you will hear his compelling arguments for musicians marketing, as well as fres...
ES027 Broadway Insider and Music Theory Guru Amy Marie Stewart of Theory-Works.com
January 29, 2018 10:00 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBAmy Marie Stewart started as an opera singer with an undergraduate degree from CU Boulder and a Masters from Roosevelt Univ. Chicago College of the Performing Arts. But after becoming very discouraged about her opera career she turned to music theater and teaching voice. She found a powerful need; Broadway actors and dancers were called to understand music theory in call-backs and rehearsal. Amy has developed a thoughtful, entertaining online course in music theory that takes audit...
ES026 Managing the Foremost Organization for Singers w/ Allen Henderson, Executive Director of NATS
January 22, 2018 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBAllen Henderson is the Executive Director of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). NATS is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with over 7,000 members in the United States, Canada, and nearly 30 other countries. Contact Allen or learn more about the organization at nats.org Join the Every Sing podcast group on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/1711090705861666/ Every Sing on Twitter: @Every_Sing_Pod Nancy’s website: ...
ES025 Casper Babypants Chris Ballew on Finding His Purpose
January 15, 2018 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBChris Ballew skyrocketed to fame in the 1990’s with his band, The President’s of the United States of America. But since then he has found his real purpose in a surprising place; children’s music as Caspar Babypants. Caspar Babypants’ next album comes out Friday, January 19th, 2018 Visit babypantsmusic.com where you will find links to how to get the music. When you see Chris’s work you’ll also see the artwork of his wife, Kate Endle. Find more at her etsy store etsy.com/shop/kateend...
ES024 Paths to Becoming an Opera Singer w/ Jonathan Silvia
January 08, 2018 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBIn this episode, Nancy talks with Jonathan Silvia, working professional opera singer. Jonathan shares his journey as a professional opera singer and how that compares to the traditional path. His insights in this episode as well as in his Singerreise video podcast are essential for any young person considering an opera career. To hire Jonathan Silvia as a singer or teacher, visit Jonathan’s websites: singerreise.com or silviasound.com/services For the video of a live performance of the...
ES023: Do Voice Lessons Kill Artistry?
January 01, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBDo Voice Lessons Kill Artistry? After interviewing several professional singers who have not had voice lessons, Nancy started to wonder if there was a benefit to not taking voice lessons. Or the flip side, do voice lessons kill artistry. In this episode, Nancy talks with experts and amateurs about their thoughts on voice lessons and artistry. Her guests, Dr. Barbara Dyer, Jeff Brumley, Valerie White Williams, Angel Michaels, and Alex Honn, all have different perspectives. They give us a lo...
ES022: Facing Your Fears w/ Peak Performance Guru Diana Allan
December 18, 2017 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBFacing your fears, conquering performance anxiety, can seem impossible - or at least too hard to be worth the pain. In this episode Diana Allen sheds light on several tried and true, scientifically proven methods to reducing or eliminating performance anxiety. Learn more on Diana’s website: http://www.musicpeakperformance.com For the upcoming episode on “Do Voice Lessons Kill Artistry,” email you audio statement to [email protected] Due by Dec. 23, 2017, 5 min. or less. Every Sing a...
ES021: Cross-training the Voice for a Lifetime w/ Robert Edwin
October 30, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBIf you knew you had 71 years to sing whatever you want, what would you sing? Robert Edwin made a strong decision to sing it all. He also teaches it all, “I sing what I preach.” Robert talks about growing up in a community of musicians, surrounded by all types of singing. He discusses his role in the beginning of the contemporary music movement in the church, and fighting battles in church and with voice teachers to lay the foundation of respect for all genres of music. Robert’s music and v...
ES020: Make a Difference w/ Erin Guinup & the Tacoma Refugee Choir
October 23, 2017 09:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBWhy be a singer if not to make a difference? Erin Guinup's message for singers is that there has never in her lifetime been a more important time to be a musician. Make a difference! Building community through music even when you have been forced to move across the world - that is the goal of the Tacoma Refugee choir, started by Erin Guinup in 2016. Erin is not only the director of the choir, she is also a professional singer, voice teacher, and the host of the Why We Sing Podcast...
ES019: Artistic Flexibility and Breaking Rules w/ Bridgette Moody of Haunted Summer
October 16, 2017 09:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBWhy should an artistic performer follow the rules and stay in the lines? Find out why they shouldn't from Bridgette Moody, Haunted Summer, as she talks about artistic flexibility and manipulating sound. Downloadable resources and show notes @ nancybos.net/podcast Facebook is their best interactive place for current tour info. Haunted Summer @HauntedSummermusic https://hauntedsummer.bandcamp.com https://www.hauntedsummermusic.com Bridgette loves the risk of having her music always ...
ES018: Behind the Scenes of Audio Engineering w/ Mike Allen
October 09, 2017 09:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBMike Allen is driven by his need for music. He is an Audio Engineer at Microsoft and in his own business, MARS Studio, he is not only an audio engineer but also a producer. contact information: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000597374508 [email protected] Mike got his Bachelor’s in music and when he started seeing there weren’t any great career choices in performing for him, he started down an engineering path. That way he could always have music in ...
ES017A: Activism Singing Part 1 w/ Clint McCune on Standing Rock Reservation
October 02, 2017 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBClint McCune, Activism through Music following Standing Rock https://clintmccunemusic.com https://www.facebook.com/ClintMcCuneMusic/ Clint’s music comes from a combination of a reaction to his surroundings and from that deep mystery from within himself. Right now he is writing about his experiences over the last year at Standing Rock. Standing Rock is a native American reservation in the middle of the northern plains of the US. https://www.standingrock.org If you’...
ES017B: Activism Singing Part 2 w/ Clint McCune on Standing Rock Reservation
October 02, 2017 09:00 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MBEvery Sing with Clint McCune https://clintmccunemusic.com https://www.facebook.com/ClintMcCuneMusic/ Clint’s music comes from a combination of a reaction to his surroundings and from that deep mystery from within himself. Right now he is writing about his experiences over the last year at Standing Rock. Standing Rock is a native American reservation in the middle of the northern plains of the US. https://www.standingrock.org If you’d like to learn more about the p...
ES016: Voice Science and Artistry with Dr. Ingo Titze
September 25, 2017 07:27 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBEver wonder if voice science takes the artistry and joy out of music? Tune in to hear about this from Dr. Titze, who a big part of the foundation of modern voice science. I think of him as our Albert Einstein. He is the director of the National Center for Voice and Speech (NCVS) and President of the Pan American Vocology Assoiation. He has tenured professorship at the Univ. of Iowa, where he is teaching this semester, and teaches at the University of Utah. The Conversation Dr. T...
ES015: Transforming Lives Through Music w/ Michelle Lang Gospel Singer
September 18, 2017 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.8 MB#15 Michelle Lang Contemporary Gospel Singer Michelle is busy transforming lives through her work in music, with the band Stillwater and through the teen summer musical program at Langston Hughes in Seattle, and as the Associate Director of Campus Ministries at Warner Pacific College and a worship leader at Imago Dei Community Church. She is also a writer for the youth reference magazine, Slant33.com. Contact Michelle and learn more about Stillwater at: http://www.michellelan...
ES014: Setting the Mental Bar Higher w/ Jeff Brumley on Playing Bass and Singing
September 11, 2017 11:00 - 47 minutes - 66 MB"Challenge is what motivates me. Particularly doing new things." Jeff Brumley is part of a Multi-potentialite community. His day job is in the tech world; he has an MBA. Jeff grew up singing in church, studied piano starting at age 8, performed in musicals, the choir, and played acoustic guitar in high school, before taking up his primary instrument, bass. In college he sang and played bass but usually not at the same time. Jeff went to college at Seattle Pacific University and studie...
ES013: What Motivates Our Host - Quincy Costlow interviews Nancy Bos
September 06, 2017 05:14 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBWe turn the tables on our host as Nancy Bos's son, Quincy Costlow, interviews Nancy for the podcast. Nancy suffered serious performance anxiety because the music she was trained to sing did not speak to her; classical music wasn’t her genre of choice. Once she committed to singing and teaching in other styles, her performance anxiety dissipated and confidence took its place. Nancy’s joy in teaching singing is that she can be a key part of someone’s journey and help them realize their dre...
ES012 Life as a Male Soprano w/ Aaron Norman
September 04, 2017 11:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBShow Notes Every Sing episode 012 Aaron Norman - Male Soprano - I Music Trained gospel, classical, and music theater singer, Aaron Norman, talks about what motivates him and what he has experienced so far. He arranges music, directs choirs - He likes to music. Contact Aaron @ [email protected] Aaron talked about a lot of great ideas to follow up on; like the youth program at Village Theatre in Everett and studying with Nancy Zylstra. He also gave us some g...
ES011 The Magical Life and Music of Barbara Strozzi in 1600's Venice w/ Dr. Candace Magner
August 28, 2017 21:06 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBDr. Candace Magner, researcher and publisher of the music of Barbara Strozzi, 17th Cen. Venetian composer. Publication Website: cordonatoeditions.com Blog Website for info: barbarastrozzi.com Email Dr. Magner: [email protected] The music heard in this podcast were Opus 2, number 4, "Costume Dei Grandi" and Opus 2, number 9 "La Vendetta", both performed by Dr. Magner with Adam Pearl, harpsichord; Michael Sponseller, cello; Andre Uhe and Michelle Brians, violins. The duet i...
ES010 Brazilian Singer and Producer Adriana Giordano
August 21, 2017 10:30 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBAdriana Giordano, Brazilian Vocalist and Producer Making Space to Get Lost in the Music Adriana’s life growing up was filled with music from her father’s country, Uruguay, her mother’s country, Italy, and the country she was born and raised in, Brazil. She was immersed in dance for her youth and didn’t pick up singing until later in life. Her first exposure to singing was through a choir, then a rock garage band, and then an improve garage band. She sand with Abrace, http://sea...
ES09 What Does Horseback Riding have to do with Singing w/ Natalie Lerch
August 14, 2017 20:21 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBShow Notes Every Sing episode 009 Dr. Natalie Lerch on Horseback Riding and Singing Dr. Natalie Lerch, Voice Department at Cornish College of the Arts and avid horsewoman - or as she likes to call herself - Diva Cowgirl, talks about the correlation between singing and riding horses. Mocha, Natalie's horse, is a 22-year-old paint. She's had him for 7 years and he has a fabulous sense of humor. Like an audience, the horse wants to have a fun, easy experience. Natalie learned to...
008 Every Sing: Nathan Young Music Director
August 11, 2017 00:10 - 45 minutes - 63 MBEvery Sing episode 008 Nathan Young - What Feeds My Soul Nathan has music directed for many of the theaters in the Puget Sound area as well as cabaret and solo shows. He is also the choir director at Sammamish Presbyterian Church. Nathan enjoys being a clinician for choirs, along with directing, arranging, and producing for singers and instrumentalists. You will find his Living Room Concerts videos on his Facebook page, linked at the end of the notes. Quotes from Nathan "My passion...
007 Every Sing: Tom Kimmel on How Music Move Us
August 10, 2017 07:10 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBEvery Sing 007: Tom Kimmel on How Music Move Us Tom Kimmel is an award winning songwriter for film (Twins, Runaway Bride, Serendipity), television (Touched By An Angel, Dawson's Creek, Miami Vice), and for a host of major artists including Johnny Cash, Linda Ronstadt, Joe Cocker and Randy Travis. A soulful entertainer, speaker, poet, and teacher, Tom tours widely and has released seven albums and a book of poems. Tom says: We are drawn to things that move us, and from a really early a...
006 Every Sing: Marieke Schuurs on Body Mapping and Alexander Technique
August 07, 2017 07:50 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MB006 Every Sing: Marieke Schuurs on Body Mapping and Alexander Technique Marieke started to consider Alexander Technique and Body Mapping after attending the Voice Care Network in Minnesota in the 1990’s. After, she started working with Barbara Connable on Body Mapping. Cathey Madden - Seattle Alexander Teacher, UW Drama dept. Certification in Body Mapping from Andover Educators and is a certified Alexander Technique Teacher from Alexander Technique International At th...
005 Every Sing: A Conversation with Ken Stringfellow
August 07, 2017 07:01 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBEvery Sing Episode #5, a conversation with Ken Stringfellow Ken Stringfellow is a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, arranger, and producer. He his famous for the band he started with his good friend, Jon Auer, The Posies. He has also toured with R.E.M., and the re-formed Big Star. Ken has been involved with more than 200 albums. I got to catch up with Ken in Washington state. He spent many of his growing up years in Bellingham, WA and returns to the Seattle area frequently to ...
004 Every Sing: Dennis Coleman Choral Director
August 04, 2017 04:10 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBDennis Coleman is the Director Emeritus of the Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus where he served as conductor and artistic director for 35 years. He has also served that long with Bellevue First Congregation Church and continues to work with the choir there to this day. Dennis’s love for choral singing began in the church and with hymn singing. He said he got good training as an accompanist and improvisation growing up in the church and in his high school. His father’s...
003 Every Sing: Michele D'Amour Singing the Blues
August 04, 2017 04:03 - 46 minutes - 64.6 MBMichele D'Amour is the founder and lead singer of Michele D'Amour and the Love Dealers. Michele is a born storyteller, poet, and songwriter. Her lyrics treat difficult topics with a sense of soulful whimsy and wry humor. Michele wrote songs and sang lead for several local bands before entering the local blues scene and honing her craft at blues jams. Michele formed her band, Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers in 2011. They are booked up months in advance in the Pacific NW, and are headin...
002 Every Sing: Dr. Matthew Schloneger on Voice Dosimetry
August 01, 2017 04:00 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBDr Matthew Schloneger is the 2017 winner of the Van Lawrence Fellowship. He is a tenor and a professional singer. He got into voice science while doing his doctoral work in voice pedagogy at the University of Kansas. Through his doctoral work he got into an area of research called voice dosimetry. Voice Dosimetry has to do with vocal health and how we use our voices. Dr. Schloneger is a voice teacher at Friends University in Wichita Kansas. Take Aways: Matt is really passionate abou...
001 Every Sing: Ted Chamberlain and Barbershop Harmonies
August 01, 2017 04:00 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MBTed Chamberlain is the director of the barbershop chorus, SeaChordesman, and member of the Evergreen District champion barbershop quartet 4.0. Ted began singing barbershop while still in high school in the 1980s. Aside from his passion for Barbershop, Ted has also been a National Board certified public school music teacher and currently has an independent voice studio. Seachordsmen Barbershop Choir: Seachordsmen.org Ted's website: NWVoicestudio.com 4.0 Barbershop Quartet: 0quartet.c...