Latest Vocalists Podcast Episodes
Episode #15 Solo Episode: Why Learning How To Listen Will Make You A Better Singer
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - August 02, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsSingers love to sing. But sometimes, listening gets neglected. If you want to be a good listener (and a better singer), it’s essential to practice listening. In this solo podcast episode, you’ll discover how you can learn to listen more deeply to other singers, the world around you, and your o...
Why Learning How To Listen Will Make You A Better Singer (Solo Episode)
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - August 02, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsSingers love to sing. But sometimes, listening gets neglected. If you want to be a good listener (and a better singer), it’s essential to practice listening. In this solo podcast episode, you’ll discover how you can learn to listen more deeply to other singers, the world around you, and your o...
Episode #14 Duffy Bishop
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - July 16, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsMy dear friend Duffy Bishop is my guest on Episode #14 of Living A Vocal Life. Duffy and I have known each other for a long time — 20 years, or maybe even more. Offstage Duffy’s a bit of a homebody, a creative maker who’s always drawing, painting, and sewing. You notice her when she walks into ...
Duffy Bishop: Award-Winning Blues Powerhouse
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - July 16, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsMy dear friend Duffy Bishop is my guest on Episode #14 of Living A Vocal Life. Duffy and I have known each other for a long time — 20 years, or maybe even more. Offstage Duffy’s a bit of a homebody, a creative maker who’s always drawing, painting, and sewing. You notice her when she walks into ...
How To Make Time For Your Vocal Practice (Solo Episode)
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - June 20, 2020 01:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsMy relationship with practicing is a love/hate kind of thing. I’ve tried a gazillion strategies over the years and tested some of them with my students. Here’s what I’ve learned about staying connected to why I practice in the first place and some strategies for finding the time to do it. Lin...
Episode #13 Solo Episode: How To Make Time For Your Vocal Practice
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - June 20, 2020 01:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsMy relationship with practicing is a love/hate kind of thing. I’ve tried a gazillion strategies over the years and tested some of them with my students. Here’s what I’ve learned about staying connected to why I practice in the first place and some strategies for finding the time to do it. Lin...
Episode #12: Haley Johnsen
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - May 16, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis month’s guest on the podcast is Haley Johnsen. Haley first stepped into the spotlight in 2012 when she made it into the top 24 contestants on American Idol. Since then, she’s worked hard to make her way as an independent musician. She’s written hundreds of songs, released three albums and ...
Haley Johnsen: Singer, Songwriter, Survivor of American Idol
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - May 16, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis month’s guest on the podcast is Haley Johnsen. Haley first stepped into the spotlight in 2012 when she made it into the top 24 contestants on American Idol. Since then, she’s worked hard to make her way as an independent musician. She’s written hundreds of songs, released three albums and ...
Jazz Singer & Songwriter Karla Harris
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - February 29, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn this episode of the podcast, I’m excited to introduce you to my friend, jazz singer, and songwriter, Karla Harris. Karla has been singing professionally for over 30 years. She’s sung at jazz festivals, TED Talks, and is currently an artist in residence at Kennesaw State University where she...
The Elements of Style In Song: How To Use Vibrato (Solo Episode)
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - February 29, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWhat is style? And why is it important? When you’re learning to sing, you start by imitating others. But eventually, you want to be able to craft your own style, so you don’t sound like anyone else. After all, there’s only one you. Your body, your life experience, and your musical style and tas...
Episode #10 Solo Episode: The Elements of Style In Song: How To Use Vibrato
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - February 29, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWhat is style? And why is it important? When you’re learning to sing, you start by imitating others. But eventually, you want to be able to craft your own style, so you don’t sound like anyone else. After all, there’s only one you. Your body, your life experience, and your musical style and tas...
Episode #11 Jazz Singer & Songwriter Karla Harris
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - February 29, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn this episode of the podcast, I’m excited to introduce you to my friend, jazz singer, and songwriter, Karla Harris. Karla has been singing professionally for over 30 years. She’s sung at jazz festivals, TED Talks, and is currently an artist in residence at Kennesaw State University where she...
Episode #9: Bill Wadhams from Animotion
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - January 29, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis month’s guest on Living A Vocal Life is Bill Wadhams, one of the lead singers from the 80s synth-pop band, Animotion whose song Obsession landed in the top 10 in countries around the world in 1984. I’ve known Bill for years, but recently we had a chance to get to know each other better on ...
Bill Wadhams from Animotion
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - January 29, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis month’s guest on Living A Vocal Life is Bill Wadhams, one of the lead singers from the 80s synth-pop band, Animotion whose song Obsession landed in the top 10 in countries around the world in 1984. I’ve known Bill for years, but recently we had a chance to get to know each other better on ...
Episode #9: Bill Wadhams
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - January 29, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis month’s guest on Living A Vocal Life is Bill Wadhams, one of the lead singers from the 80s synth-pop band, Animotion whose song Obsession landed in the top 10 in countries around the world in 1984. I’ve known Bill for years, but recently we had a chance to get to know each other better on ...
Episode #8: Solo Episode: How To Organize Your Song List In The Cloud
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - January 29, 2020 22:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWhen you’re first starting out, your song list might only have a few tunes on it. Keeping track of keys, charts, and lyric sheets isn’t such a big deal. But later, when you have tens or even hundreds of songs to keep track of, if they’re disorganized, it’s overwhelming. Enter Google Sheets. The...
How To Organize Your Song List In The Cloud (Solo Episode)
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - January 29, 2020 22:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWhen you’re first starting out, your song list might only have a few tunes on it. Keeping track of keys, charts, and lyric sheets isn’t such a big deal. But later, when you have tens or even hundreds of songs to keep track of, if they’re disorganized, it’s overwhelming. Enter Google Sheets. The...
Holly Pyle: Singer, Composer, Looping Goddess
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - December 27, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJanuary’s guest on the podcast is Holly Pyle, a singer who uses different musical styles and technology to create her own unique vocal sound and compositions. Holly was an opera major at Northern Arizona University when she stumbled upon a jazz choir audition. She fell in love with the genre, ev...
Episode #7: Holly Pyle
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - December 27, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJanuary’s guest on the podcast is Holly Pyle, a singer who uses different musical styles and technology to create her own unique vocal sound and compositions. Holly was an opera major at Northern Arizona University when she stumbled upon a jazz choir audition. She fell in love with the genre, ev...
Episode #6: Solo Episode: Learn How To Talk So You Can Save Your Voice For Singing (Solo Episode)
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - December 27, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOne of the most essential skills a singer needs to learn is how to use your voice correctly when talking. I've had many students whose vocal problems are related to the way they talk, not the way they sing: Teachers who yell to make themselves heard over a noisy classroom. Counselors and therapi...
Learn How To Talk So You Can Save Your Voice For Singing (Solo Episode)
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - December 27, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOne of the most essential skills a singer needs to learn is how to use your voice correctly when talking. I've had many students whose vocal problems are related to the way they talk, not the way they sing: Teachers who yell to make themselves heard over a noisy classroom. Counselors and therapi...
Rindy Ross from Quarterflash
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - November 29, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsI first met Rindy in the early 80s when she and her husband Marv were riding the wave of their crossover hit Harden My Heart. After years of playing in bars across the Pacific Northwest as Seafood Mama, they had recently been signed to Geffen Records, changing their name to Quarterflash. During ...
Episode #5: Rindy Ross from Quarterflash
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - November 29, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsI first met Rindy in the early 80s when she and her husband Marv were riding the wave of their crossover hit Harden My Heart. After years of playing in bars across the Pacific Northwest as Seafood Mama, they had recently been signed to Geffen Records, changing their name to Quarterflash. During ...
Episode #4: How To Make It Through The Cold & Flu Season When You're A Singer
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - November 29, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIt's not easy when your body is your instrument. Other musicians get sick too, but their instruments don't wheeze or get clogged up with mucus when attacked by an infection. In this solo episode of Living A Vocal Life, you'll learn how to stay healthy during the cold and flu season, what to do...
Episode #4: How To Make It Through The Cold & Flu Season When You're A Singer (Solo Episode)
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - November 29, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIt's not easy when your body is your instrument. Other musicians get sick too, but their instruments don't wheeze or get clogged up with mucus when attacked by an infection. In this solo episode of Living A Vocal Life, you'll learn how to stay healthy during the cold and flu season, what to do...
How To Make It Through The Cold & Flu Season When You're A Singer (Solo Episode)
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - November 29, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIt's not easy when your body is your instrument. Other musicians get sick too, but their instruments don't wheeze or get clogged up with mucus when attacked by an infection. In this solo episode of Living A Vocal Life, you'll learn how to stay healthy during the cold and flu season, what to do...
Solo Episode: A Singer's Why
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - November 01, 2019 06:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn this solo episode of the podcast, you'll discover why it's important to have an inner compass, and how it can help your singing career. You’ll also learn how to find your North Star. For full episode show notes and a transcript of this episode, visit my website HERE. Come find me on: INSTA...
Susannah Mars: Actress, Singer, Comedienne
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - November 01, 2019 06:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsMy guest on this episode of the podcast is actress, singer, and comedienne, Susannah Mars. She has appeared in over 100 productions and is the recipient of six Portland Drama Critics awards and two Portland Music Theatre Awards. When I first saw Susannah perform in the mid-80s, I was captivated...
Episode #3: Susannah Mars
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - November 01, 2019 06:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsMy guest on this episode of the podcast is actress, singer, and comedienne, Susannah Mars. She has appeared in over 100 productions and is the recipient of six Portland Drama Critics awards and two Portland Music Theatre Awards. When I first saw Susannah perform in the mid-80s, I was captivated...
A Singer's Why: Finding Your North Star (Solo Episode)
Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers - October 31, 2019 06:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn this solo episode of the podcast, you'll discover why it's important to have an inner compass and how it can help your singing career. You’ll also learn how to find your North Star. For full episode show notes and a transcript of this episode, visit my website HERE. Come find me on: INSTAG...