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The Working Singer Podcast

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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01:19:14

How Monica Reed Redefined Her Career After Leaving...

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/07/22

St. Louis, Missouri born session singer Monica Reed has toured and recorded with the likes of Sting, James Brown, and Deep Purple just to name a few. Monica is candid about the excitement and loneliness of being a touring support singer, building her life after leaving the road, and her battle with cancer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkingsinger/message

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00:40:08

The Lucrative World of Writing Cheer Competition...

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/07/15

Amore chats about his early days as a singer, learning production, and writing music for cheer competitions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkingsinger/message

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00:50:07

BONUS Episode! Jamie Chamberlin Vocal Trauma & Recovery

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/07/11

Opera singer Jamie Chamberlin returns to The Working Singer podcast to discuss vocal trauma caused by an abusive relationship, the things that helped her to recover, and her thoughts what artists needs to do to care for their minds and voices. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkingsinger/message

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01:35:20

Why I Started The Working Singer Podcast w/ Jamila Ford

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/07/08

The podcast is hijacked by a special guest host today! On this episode of The Working Singer podcast the tables are turned and I’m the one being interviewed by my good friend and guest from episode 1 Celia Chavez. We talk about the connection between being a regular “human” and performer, why I started the podcast, and how we “gracefully” handle unsolicited advice. This is a fun show you don’t want to miss! --- Send in a voice message:

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01:40:42

BONUS Episode! Thomas Hornig - How To Get Better Live...

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/07/04

Thomas chats about running live sound, gives his advice to singers on achieving a better live sound experience, and how singers can search for the best gear. Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes at http://www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkingsinger/message

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01:19:09

How To Become A Master Vocal Coach w/ Dave Stroud

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/07/01

Dave Stroud is one of the most sought after vocal coaches around the world. Dave started his career wanting to be a singer himself, but found that his heart belonged with teaching. A few of the artists he has worked with in the past include: Natasha Bedingfield, Martina McBride, Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert, One Direction. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkingsinger/message

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01:21:29

How Tim Davis Became the Vocal Arranger For...

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/06/24

How does someone go from having no intention of becoming a singer to being one of the top session singers and vocal contractors in Los Angeles? Find out on today’s episode as Tim Davis (Glee, Lady Gaga, Barbara Streisand) chats about being a session singer in Nashville, how he became the vocal contractor for the hit TV show Glee, and how his foundation of faith, skill and self awareness helped him carve out his life. --- Send in a voice message:

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01:15:12

The Art of Background Singing w/ Paulette McWilliams

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/06/17

Paulette chats about growing up in Chicago, her early days of session singing, and what it takes to be a great back up singer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkingsinger/message

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01:25:37

Get Your Vocal Health Together Dr. Reena Gupta &...

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/06/10

Reena Gupta, MD FACS is the Director of the Voice and Swallowing Center at the Osborne Head and Neck Institute in Los Angeles, CA. Mindy Pack holds a certificate in Clinical Vocology from The National Center for Voice and Speech. She holds certificate in laryngeal manipulation and is the creator of one of the top Educational Apps called Voice Tutor. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkingsinger/message

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00:42:06

BONUS Episode! - How To Level Up As Singers w/...

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/06/06

Veronica Puleo from the Replicas Music Agency returns to talk to singers about how we can level up as professionals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkingsinger/message

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01:44:01

How Ken Stacey Went From Law School to Touring w/ Sir...

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/06/03

Vocal coach and session singer Ken Stacey has toured with Bobby Caldwell, Elton John, has worked with Michael Jackson and currently tours with Ambrosia. He chats about leaving behind law school to pursue singing full time, becoming a talent scout/first line judge on American Idol, and how vulnerability and authenticity helps performers to stand out. He also goes into detail about his “Ready 4 the World” masterclass. --- Send in a voice message:

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01:40:48

How Raffia Ford Started Her Own Music School

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/05/27

Raffia Ford chats about her experience touring as a backup singer for Tito Jackson, competing on P Diddy's “making his band,” how to ask for what you want, negotiating for yourself as an artist/singer, and her time studying music education at Berklee College of Music, and what lead to her opening her own music school. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkingsinger/message

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01:05:32

How Tamara Bubble Successfully Licenses Her Original...

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/05/20

A true “working” singer in every sense of the word. Singer/rapper and CPA Tamara Bubble is killing it in the music licensing game. We chat about her journey into music, what making it means to her, and why she’s laser focused on licensing her music. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkingsinger/message

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01:22:20

How To Balance Singing For hire w/ Being an Artist w/...

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/05/13

Laura Jane opens up about how her gig with Enrique Iglesias almost didn’t happen, the balance between being a singer for hire and being an artist, and what she learned working with the late great Teena Marie. She also discusses mentoring young artists and her upcoming workshops. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkingsinger/message

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01:11:28

How Singer Veronica Puleo Started Her Music &...

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/05/06

Veronica Puleo, co-owner of The Replicas Music in Los Angeles, CA, discusses how she started her five star music and production agency. She also chats about how she generates business, nurtures relationships, and what her criteria is for hiring singers and musicians. We also touch upon what is pro behavior at gigs and why an agency should have a strong contract with a client. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkingsinger/message

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01:03:32

How Gerald White Became An In Demand Session Singer

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/04/29

Gerald White is one of the most successful and in demand studio singers and vocal coaches in Los Angeles. You’ve heard his voice on Glee, Toy Story 3, The Simpsons and Avatar, just to name a few. He chats about how advice he almost didn’t follow lead to his thriving career as a session singer, his popular sight singing workshop at the SAG-AFTRA building in Los Angeles, and his philosophy on the value of being a teacher. --- Send in a voice message:

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01:01:06

How Erica Canales Scored Her First Pro Singer Tour w/...

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/04/26

Singer Erica Canales chats about touring, vocal health, and gives words of wisdom. Follow Erica on Insta Follow The Songbirds on Insta Thanks VocalMist! Use this link to get $10 off your first order! Visit myvocalmist.com. 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 episode? Help more singers discover this podcast by leaving a review on iTunes. Follow on Instagram & Twitter:

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01:12:34

How Genevieve Goings Wrote Children's Songs For Disney

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/04/22

Genevieve discusses navigating her role as a producer of children’s music, the importance of singers having basic engineering skills, and the value of collaboration. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkingsinger/message

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00:28:16

BONUS Episode! - Felice Hernandez (Empowered Singer...

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/04/18

Felice Hernandez chats about the Empowered Singer Workshops series held in Los Angeles, CA. The series offers a supportive environment for singers to enrich their skills with workshops like Career and the Authentic Self, Percussion for Singers, Cover Band 101, Harmony at Play, Social Media Marketing, Get Paid: Negotiations & Contracts, Movement for Singers and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkingsinger/message

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01:28:30

How Cabaret Artist Pat Whiteman Earned Her Singing Voice

The Working Singer Podcast ·

2019/04/15

How uncomfortable does a situation have to be for us to finally pull ourselves out of it and live out our purpose? Cabaret artist Pat Whiteman (Amanda McBroom, Carol Hall, Musical Performance Workshop) reveals what finally made her trust her life and take the leap and into being a full time singer. She also gives her insights on why workshops are important for an artist’s growth, her own process for developing her shows, and her observations on reality singing competitions. --- Send in a voice

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