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The Unstoppable Singer

Danielle Tucker

You"ve done the lessons. You"ve done the auditions. You"ve spent thousands of dollars and thousands of hours becoming better — and some days you still catch yourself thinking, "Is any of this actually working?" Welcome to The Unstoppable Singer, the show for singers, performers, and artists who know they"re capable of more and refuse to settle for "someday." Each week, host Danielle — vocal coach, performer, and founder of The Unstoppable Singer — sits down with singers, performers, and artists

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S1 Episode 28: How Opera Is Changing In the...

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2022/09/27

In this episode, we chat with Alexis Alfaro, Mexican-American Tenor, singer of classical music, traditional folk songs, and contemporary jams. He's praised worldwide for his technique, engaging stage presence, and sensitive approach to the art of voice. Alexis was raised and trained in many prestigious institutions, including the University of Kansas. He's most recently performed in Verdi's masterpiece Rigoletto with the San Diego Opera.

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S1 Episode 27: What to Expect In an Album Release and...

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2022/09/27

In this episode, I sit down with Jonny Tarr, San Diego singer/songwriter, saxophonist, and producer. He just won the San Diego Music Award for BEST POP ARTIST 2020 and headlined the NAMM show’s D’Angelico Stage 2020 with his band The Jonny Tarr Quintet. He describes his current album as “highly personal and vulnerable” and has been live-streaming the material regularly to gauge his fans’ reaction as he counts down to the full album launch.

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41:17

S1 Episode 26: Leveraging Your Talent to Remain...

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2022/09/27

Meet Derrick Harris, better known as “D. Harris,” on stage. He’s an emcee, singer/songwriter, recording artist, entrepreneur, and marine veteran. A graduate of Musicians Institute, Hollywood, CA, Derrick has 26 years of professional music experience and has shared stages with musical legends such as Babyface, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Kahn, and Sting, just to name a few. He fronts the San Diego based Undercover Live Entertainment Band known for their vibrant weddings and corporate events performances

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44:13

S1 Episode 25: How to Channel Real Life Experiences...

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2022/09/27

Meet Natasha Kozaily, singer/songwriter from San Diego. Natasha writes, records, and performs music under the moniker NATULA. She calls her music “third-culture pop” as a nod to her third-culture identity, which leads her to explore elements of traditional folk music in a pop context. She also runs the Kalabash School of Music and the Arts in La Jolla, California, where she teaches music and inspires students to write their original material. Natasha founded and fronts for Baby Bushka, an

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S1 Episode 24: How This Singer from 'The Voice' Is...

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2022/09/27

Meet Cedrice Ce, singer/songwriter from San Diego, CA, and known by many as the goddess in Season 18 of The Voice. Her soulful style, genre versatility, smooth tone, and musical retention made her a huge standout in the show. She’s now embraced as an inspiration and light to those with alopecia. Diagnosed at age ten after losing chunks of hair, she endured severe bullying and fell into depression. She tried wearing wigs, but always felt she was hiding her real identity. Along her musical journey,

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49:17

S1 Episode 23: A Working Singer Making a Creative...

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2022/09/27

In this episode, I chat with Draeh Jirnea, singer and songwriter from San Diego making a creative living. Being a preacher's kid, it was only natural that her musical journey would begin in the church, where she sang her first solo at the tender age of three. By high school, Draeh was signed to Warner Brothers but moved on from the deal to protect her artistic integrity, a move that proved to be a wise choice. She got another chance to shine as a contestant on Season 3 of American Idol, making it

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S1 Episode 22: A Singer's Guide to Higher Thought...

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2022/09/27

Meet Rina Cervantes, the effortlessly soulful Latin American songstress, also known as Rain Bisou and lead singer of neo-soul/ R&B cover band, The Stonecutters. Although she’s a classically trained soprano, Rain seamlessly blends her powerful voice into almost any genre, delivering a unique neosoul flavor as chilling, refreshing, and seductive as a perfect storm. As a mother, educator, and most importantly, a creator, Rain is continuously geared towards creating a positive impact on her

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50:43

S1 Episode 21: Motherhood, Professional Singing, and...

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2022/09/27

This is Daneen Wilburn, a San Diego based singer. She's known for her trademark tone and gospel sound, which can be traced back to her roots in gospel music, and for daring to dream big. By age seven, Daneen was the lead singer of the family band, and by the time she turned 19, she was singing at the legendary Hollywood Bowl, along with some of gospel music’s top names, including Edwin Hawkins, Darryl Coley, and Ricky Grundy. After a 20 year hiatus during which she married and started a family,

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52:05

S1 Episode 20: A Singer’s Guide to Starting with...

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2022/09/26

Meet Eden Casteel of Wakefield from Rhode Island. She’s a pro with online music platforms, a multifaceted performer, pianist, producer, and independent studio owner. Eden holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory Of Music and a Master of Music degree from The University of Maryland. She’s also a past president of the Rhode Island chapter of NATS and a charter member of The Speakeasy Cooperative. We got down to business talking about high-fidelity and

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S1 Episode 19: The Singing Career Path vs. “A Real...

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2022/09/26

Meet Singer/guitarist, Lorraine Theresa, from San Diego. She’s all about blues, jazz, soul, R&B, and Latin-influenced music - most of the time. Currently, she’s revisiting her classical guitar passion and working on a new album with members of her trio - the Besos de Coco. The album features some original tracks as well as some standard covers. Lorraine's singing career path began when she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music as well as a Music Teaching Credential from San Diego State University

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45:09

S1 Episode 18: How to Gain More Facebook Live Concert...

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2022/09/26

Meet Clay Colton, leader of the Clay Colton Band. They play an eclectic blend of Classic Rock Covers, Alternative Rock favorites, and authentic Americana/Southern Rock. They've invented their own sound that is at the heart of American culture. It's simple, play rock, with any adjective you prefer to put in front of the word. He also fronts a 1950s Rock 'n' Roll project, The Jukebox Kings. You'll normally find him performing up to five nights per week at a San Diego venue and-- during the pandemic--

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S1 Episode 17: Successful Song Release Strategies in...

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2022/09/26

Meet Allison Adams Tucker, singer, songwriter, session artist, and music teacher from San Diego, California. She’s a multi-lingual jazz vocalist with a deep love for languages and world cultures. After living in Japan and Spain, and traveling widely, for her, it’s all about the human connection. Also, her business acumen has supported a series of highly successful song releases. Allison is on the verge of releasing her fourth album, RETRO Trilogy. Conceptually, the project is a jazz re-imagination

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53:18

S1 Episode 16: Cover Band Singers Problems and How To...

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2022/09/26

In the world of cover band singers, you won't find any better than Darryl Walker, singer, saxophone player extraordinaire from San Diego. He specializes in R&B, Pop, Blues, and Jazz, and his work is stunning! Darryl has lit up countless recording sessions with his lead and background vocals. He’s worked with such labels as Tabu, A&M, Motown, Mesa Blue Moon Records, Northern Blues, and Ripa Records. Be sure to catch his latest project, Darryl F. Walker "Sings Al Jarreau," it’s incredible. In

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S1 Episode 15: Lessons a Pop Singer Can Learn from...

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2022/09/26

In this episode, Rosy Dawn and I chat about switching between classical and contemporary vocal styles. The adults around town know her from the Rosy Dawn Band, and the kids know her as the executive artistic director and founder of Center Stage Children's Theater and Thornton's Youth Performance Ensemble. She's performed with the San Diego Lyric Opera and has been a recurring Chorus member with the San Diego Opera chorus since 2004. All the while, she's been a working singer on the gig scene doing

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S1 Episode 14: Must-Know Tips to Measure Your Singing...

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2022/09/23

Meet Tiffy Jane, singer/songwriter/vocal coach/blogger/vlogger. She wears a lot of creative hats, and they all fulfill her in different ways. You may have seen her as a coach on MTV’s MADE, or perhaps you caught her US Tour with her band Tiffany Jane & The Kicks. She’s won many big-time singing competitions. Her career has been full of big amazing moments like opening for Dave Matthews and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Nowadays, she is coaching, songwriting, and creating for her YouTube

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S1 Episode 13: Singer-Songwriter, Your Songs Help...

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2022/09/23

In this episode of The Unstoppable Singer, I had the honor of chatting with Eve Selis. She is a beloved singer-songwriter, author, survivor, and humanitarian. Her 9th studio album, See Me With Your Heart, was produced by GRAMMY-award winning producer Kenny Greenberg. Since the '90s, she's been a staple in the San Diego music scene. She's won 8 San Diego Music Awards and has been nominated 15 times. In 2019 she was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall Of Fame. Eve has experienced many perks of

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S1 Episode 12: Learn To Sing Through Crisis ft. Steph...

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2022/09/20

Life is precious and we only get one shot at it. Nevertheless, many of us are spending our life merely passing the time until this pandemic comes to an end. It’s hard to stay motivated when you’ve lost so much. I won’t sugar-coat it either. This could get worse before it gets better. If we’re not careful with ourselves, we can become stuck and paralyzed with overwhelm. If you feel this way, you’re not alone. In my heartfelt discussion with Steph Johnson, she explained that “we’re living in

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S1 Episode 11: Booking Gigs ft. Janet Hammer

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2022/09/20

Meet Janet Hammer. She’s one of San Diego’s hardest-working and busiest singers. She has led countless bands and vocal groups. Many know her from The Mar Dels, Ira Liss Big Band Jazz Machine, The Xceptional Tribute to ABBA, and Sweethearts of Swing. She’s a hard-driven gigging machine! Janet was raised by entrepreneurs and built several successful businesses early in her career. In 1989 she created an amazingly successful Christmas caroling company, The Full Measure Carolers. It grew from one

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S1 Episode 10: Starting a Singing Career in the...

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2022/09/20

In this episode, you’ll meet Lauren Leigh, singer, songwriter, bandleader, and hired gun based in San Diego, CA. The last couple of years have held many firsts for this power-house vocalist. The first full-time working singer schedule fronting bands like Lauren Leigh and the Low Keys, Wild Heart, Analog Project, High Tide Society, and Mud Slide Slim. Her first professional tour with Pink Froyd opening for Foreigner, buses and all. Debut album release. And as it goes, life turns on a dime and we

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S1 Episode 9: How to Move On Stage Like a Pro ft....

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2022/09/20

So, you've got all the goods of a Superstar. Your voice is spectacular, your songs are epic and your image is 🔥. But something's missing. You do your best to strut your stuff on stage but in your heart, you know you ain't no Bruno Mars in the dance department. Some performers seem to ooze with natural swagger while others are stiff and awkward. Good news - it can be improved. In this episode, my guest has some tips for singers on how they can move on stage like a pro. 💃🏽

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