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The Engaging Performer

Being a great performer isn"t just about talent — it"s about connecting, inspiring, and leaving a lasting imprint on every heart in the room. On The Engaging Performer, Tara B (host and music pro) shares a deeper look at what it really takes to build a meaningful, successful career. You"ll find guidance on booking gigs with confidence, keeping your voice healthy for the long journey, and growing into the performer you"re truly meant to be. Through stories, lessons, and honest reflections, this

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Episode 64 | Tara B | Should a Singer Use Auto-tune?

The Engaging Performer ·

2021/08/18

Auto-tune has been used in music circles for over 20 years as an audio processor for the voice to help keep it in tune. The question for today’s show is: should it be used by singers in their studio recordings and in live recordings if they are professional singers?This question Tara addresses and gives some insight into finding the answer based on what our voices are capable of doing. And… here is the link to grab your FREE singing helps and be aware of when I offer my next masterclasses and

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Episode 63 | Sam Reti | Muzie as a Premier Platform...

The Engaging Performer ·

2021/08/04

If you are a voice teacher and have struggled with using Zoom for online lessons, then this platform is for YOU! Tara talks to the creator of Muzie, a newer platform that hosts online teaching with amazing sound, video and so many other teaching tools that make life easier for both the teacher and the student! Join her as she and Sam Reti (the founder) talk all things Muzie! And… here is the link to grab your FREE singing helps and be aware of when I offer my next masterclasses and vocal course

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Episode 62 | Tara B | Six Ways to Get Motivated for...

The Engaging Performer ·

2021/07/21

If you struggle with finding time or motivation to practice voice, Tara has you covered in today’s episode. She brings you 6 ways to help you get motivated and stay motivated so you don’t just let your singing voice get out of shape. Practicing voice doesn’t have to be a negative or hard task! And… here is the link to grab your FREE vocal helps and be aware of when I offer my next masterclasses and vocal course! https://tarab.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/4 Some reasons people don’t

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Episode 61 | Tara B | Did Your Voice Change During...

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2021/07/07

In today’s episode, Tara delves into the topic of what happened to many people’s voices when they were not singing at concerts or in choirs or other gatherings this last year. Because much of singing was actually not allowed or cancelled during the pandemic, singer’s found themselves with voices a little bit different than they had known before. Tara breaks down why it happened and what to do about it now. Here is the link to grab your FREE vocal helps and be aware of when I offer my next

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Episode 60 | Jana Anderson | What It Takes to Be a...

The Engaging Performer ·

2021/06/23

In today’s episode, Tara gets to interview superstar backup singer Jana Anderson. Jana’s resume is incredibly full of experience, having toured with Fleetwood Mac, Don Henley, Sheena Easton, and so many more. She shares parts of her amazing journey and what it does take to be a backup singer. The Start of Jana’s singing: Jana remembered singing at her grandparents’ anniversary at age 3 or 4 and that, along with singing on road trips with her family, was her start of music. But her interest around

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Episode 59 | Tara B | 8 Must Have Tips for Singing in...

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2021/06/02

In today’s episode, Tara dives into the world of studio singing. She talks about 8 helps that can make your experience as a singer be fun and productive, instead of having fear or feeling frustrated. Tara’s knowledge of the studio comes from much experience and she wants singers to enjoy this platform, whether it’s their first time or 25th time in the studio! For those of you who would love to have The Singing Straw that I talk about, please go to my link here: http://bit.ly/Tarabsingingstraw and

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Episode 58 | Micheal Elsner | How Sync Licensing Can...

The Engaging Performer ·

2021/05/12

In today’s episode, Tara interviews professional songwriter/guitarist/producer Michael Elsner. Michael has been in the world of sync licensing for many years now and has had such placements for shows like American Idol, The Voice, and The Ellen DeGeneres show. Plus commercials like Audi, Verizon and a Super Bowl ad, as well as trailers like The Mandalorian. His resume is amazing with all the songs that have been placed. And he knows just how this platform can be a way for singers and

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Episode 57 | Tara B | 4 Reasons Why You Should Get...

The Engaging Performer ·

2021/04/21

In today’s episode, Tara focuses on why it’s good to work on a song until it’s ready for a performance, instead of just stopping when you are only halfway through the process. Listen to today’s episode for the reasons why this can become your practice! For those of you who would love to also have The Singing Straw, please go to my link here: http://bit.ly/Tarabsingingstraw and put in the code for 10% off: tarab10 Have you ever had a teacher who only works with technique or only works with the

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Episode 56 | Tiffany Van Boxtel | How to Find Vocal...

The Engaging Performer ·

2021/03/31

In today’s episode, Tara talks with singer/vocal coach Tiffany Van Boxtel all about training the voice and why it’s so helpful to have a plan. We also discuss the value of one-on-one trainings and letting them be a foundation for all that we build on vocally. Tiffany’s first love of music might be traced back to playing a monster game in elementary music where she got to express dynamics of music. And then she had her first solo volunteering to sing "O Come O Come Emmanuel” for the Christmas

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Episode 55 | Tara B | What to Do for Laryngitis as a...

The Engaging Performer ·

2021/03/10

Here are the exercises you can get for free to practice with: https://tarab.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/4 In today’s episode, Tara talks about one of the sicknesses singers dread the most: laryngitis. She talks about how we get it, what are the symptoms, and what we need to do to get better and in some cases, sing at at gig! What causes laryngitis?: (From the Mayo Clinic)—the vocal folds become inflamed through overuse, irritation or infection. How long can laryngitis last?: 2-10

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Episode 54 | Tara B with Lisa Gebhard | The Q and A...

The Engaging Performer ·

2021/02/17

In today’s episode, Tara gets put in the hot seat as Lisa Gebhard asks her unusual questions about the voice and singing! Nothing is off limits here and we talk everything from animals vocal folds to how does your nose fit into your singing sound? You will definitely gain some knowledge this episode! Lisa Gebhard (Tara’s cousin and content creator in her biz) sits down and asks many probing questions about the voice. The first question is “Can you sing with your voice and your nose?” This is in

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Episode 53 | Carol Nicodemi | The Joys of Singing...

The Engaging Performer ·

2021/01/27

In today’s episode, Tara talks with music educator/performer/songwriter Carol Nicodemi all about children’s voices and what it was like to work with children in the school system for 25+ years. Carol shares from personal experience how she worked with children ages 5-11 years old. You will be inspired by her ideas and the ways that she got children singing in super healthy, creative and fun ways!! For all of those who want some FREE vocal exercises to practice with, grab them through this link:

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Episode 52 | Tara B | Four of the Biggest Reasons...

The Engaging Performer ·

2021/01/06

In today’s episode, Tara tackles some of the reasons that people don’t sing or stop singing. There is often a basis for people not engaging in an activity that seems like anyone could do. Singing has been going for thousands of years, but many people in today’s world do not engage in this practice. Why is that? Join Tara for a discussion about the causes and rationale behind no singing. Also, if you want to be a part of Tara’s 3 Day Vocal challenge, click here to grab your spot now:

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Episode 51 | Tara B | 10 of The Most Frequently Asked...

The Engaging Performer ·

2020/12/14

In today’s episode, Tara looks at 10 different questions that vocalists frequently ask about singing. She tackles each one in detail to help all of our listeners. Can anyone learn to sing? Yes. It takes a willing spirit! How do I sing louder? Resonance is the key to make sound with more volume. Should I use my mouth or nose for breathing? As we let out our breath, it is more natural to inhale through our mouth. Why do I run out of breath when I sing? Could be many reasons including shallow

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Episode 50 | Tara B | 9 Ways to Keep the Aging Voice...

The Engaging Performer ·

2020/11/23

In today’s episode, Tara talks about what it looks and sounds like when a voice ages. This is a topic that hasn’t been talked about enough and yet there are ways to do something to help stop some of aging effects. And to keep singing through the years with your best voice! Do you notice when people’s voices sound different as they age? UT Southwestern Medical center says: Muscles and tissues in the larynx have atrophy (shrinkage of muscles), thinning of the mucous membranes and a stiffening of

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Episode 049 | Tara B | What Does it Take to Be a Good...

The Engaging Performer ·

2020/10/26

In today’s episode, Tara talks about the subject of being a good singer. What does that even mean and what really makes up a singer to say that they sing well? Listen here for today’s discussion on this often avoided topic. What does good singing mean? Good definition: “of a favorable character or tendency”, “competent, skillful” Good singing might be more about a number of characteristics: Is the singer staying on pitch? Does the voice have a presence to the sound? Is the breath able to

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Episode 048 | Tara B | Repertoire for Beginning to...

The Engaging Performer ·

2020/10/05

In today’s episode, Tara shares many of the books that she has used in teaching for different ages and types of singers. She gives you lots of practical resources and where to purchase books so you and your students have a library to choose from. Tara has taken the pain out of trying to look through tons and tons of repertoire and nailing it down to specific music books so that you can spend more time on your teaching and singing and not research! Please go to Products I recommend to purchase

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Episode 047 | Tara B | The Benefits of Singing

The Engaging Performer ·

2020/09/14

Today’s episode features many of the different and vast benefits there are with singing. From physical benefits to emotional, social and more, this is an episode for the people who like singing but don’t do much of it themselves. Physical Benefits of singing: Posture can be improved. spacecoastdaily.com says this about singing: “When you sing, you’re pushing a great deal of oxygen into your lungs, which can result in better blood flow throughout your body.” sciencedaily.com “Singing for an hour

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Episode 046 | Anaité Caycho | Finding Hope in Singing...

The Engaging Performer ·

2020/08/31

Are you a person who just knew that you would be a singer? Or did it come later in life? Well, my special guest’s journey started as a wee child telling people that she wanted to sing. Here is her story from having that deep desire in her heart to how it came to be a real vocational pursuit! Her trek will inspire you! Anaité’s journey started as a little girl where she discovered the sound of singing with her voice! She had music as a part of her family—each of them had some love for music. But the

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Episode 045 | Tara B | Exercises to Get a Consistent...

The Engaging Performer ·

2020/08/17

Ever feel like your voice has definite changes in it? That when you sing in different registers, they can sound very different from one another? Is it hard to switch between the chest and head voice or getting a mix in the middle? This episode Tara gives you lots of vocalises to help smooth those transitions and feel like your voice is one whole seamless voice. Having a seamless voice is: when our sound is similar throughout the entire range. It is when the singing sounds super easy, free and

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