What’s the difference between in ear monitors with custom vs. universal fit? Why should we protect our hearing? How can you avoid damaging your hearing on stage? Pro audiologist Dr. Julie Glick answers these questions and more on this week's bonus podcast.

Singer, actor, and Vietnam vet opens up about how taking an acting class to work through his PTSD resulted in a thriving career. He also gives his insights on work ethic, recording his first CD at age 48, and having a recurring role on the hit TV show 24.

“You have something that somebody’s gonna like, play to them and don’t worry about the others.” How do you become a successful independent recording artist? When do you need a manager and how do you find the right one? How do you know if you’re getting good advice? This week’s guest Aubrey Logan speaks candidly about these questions we all have as singers and artists. She also gives her healthy perspective on rejection, touring as an indie artist, and how she’s spending her time during qu

How do we remain inspired to create during trying times? How do we silence our inner critic? What’s the difference between a poem and a set of lyrics? Rob Seals, songwriter, producer, educator, and founder of The Songwriting School of Los Angeles, gives his wise and unique take on these questions and more. Rob chats about beginning songwriting, befriending your inner critic, and staying creative during challenging times.

After years of pursuing a career as an opera singer and struggling to make a full time living with the art, Lyndia Johnson took a full time day job at a bank while trying to grapple with what her future held for her. Find out how she transformed herself from bank manager to one of the most sought after vocal coaches around.

This week's working singer podcast guest is singer, health coach, and co-host of the On Stage With Wellness podcast.  We chat about staying healthy while on the road, why she decided to get a degree in nutrition, and how we can practice self care during uncertain times. 

In this solo episode, I share what I’m doing to continue to grow and keep sane during the COVID-19 chaos.  I talk about my favorite yoga app and where you can get it free, things I’m doing to strengthen my relationships, and other areas I’m taking this opportunity to grow in. Like everything I post, I hope this will be a good resource for you!

Based in Los Angeles, Suzanne Waters is a professional session singer and performer specializing in vocals for film, television, and recording artists. In this episode, we talk about the importance of a great vocal coach to a singing career, using karaoke to build her singing chops, and the hidden blessing of being laid off from her ad agency job.

This week's The Working Singer episode is a Listener Highlight featuring singer/songwriter Trysette Loosemoore’s recent experience touring as a support singer for the legendary John Fogerty!

Shannon "Sangin' Diva" Pearson began her professional career at the age of 15, doing studio work around Los Angeles. Since then she's sung background for the likes of Jeffrey Osborne, Natalie Cole, Patty La Belle, Katy Perry, Wiz Khalifa, and many more.  On this show, Shannon reveals how she gets such amazing gigs, the art of being a background singer, and how to diplomatically walk away from a bad gig.

Cathy Segal-Garcia is a prolific recording artist, an exceptionally creative singer and a linchpin on the Los Angeles jazz scene. She is also a producer, vocal coach, and holds regular events throughout Los Angeles that feature some of the hottest jazz singers and musicians.

Drew Tablak talks about learning to accept himself, balancing teaching with touring, and the difference between an amateur and a professional.

I was a guest on the It's All Mental podcast with the lovely Pamela Smith. We chatted about performers and mental health, self sabotaging behavior, and the value of having a good support system. Since I don’t talk about myself a ton on my podcast, I thought this might something you want to here and perhaps useful for those of you who’ve had the same struggles. Thanks to Pamela for having me on!

On this week's new episode of The Working Singer I chat with singer- songwriter and publicist Heather Youmans about “How To Put Yourself Out There.”  Heather shares: How she expanded her career by focusing on community. How to write a professional email.  How to maximize your social boosts.  How and when to hire the right PR person.  The importance of telling your story and how to tell it the right way.

Recognized in both the jazz vocal and instrumental worlds, Darmon Meader is a highly respected vocalist, arranger and saxophonist. Darmon has achieved international recognition as the founder, musical director, chief arranger, composer, producer, saxophonist, and vocalist with New York Voices. As a member of New York Voices, he has released numerous recordings on the GRP, RCA/Victor, Concord and MCGJazz labels.

With a background in health, education and performance Line Hilton's mission is to raise industry standards for vocal, mental, and physical health and wellbeing in singers. She takes a very holistic approach to working with performers, and believes it all starts with the mindset. Learn about how Line helps her voice students transform limiting beliefs, the importance of being adaptable, and books that helped shape her teaching and business philosophy.

Dallas based singer Rosana Eckert has worked as a live performer as well as behind the scenes as an arranger, clinician, studio singer/voiceover artist, book author, and principal lecturer of vocal jazz in the prestigious Jazz Studies program at the University of North Texas.

Felice chats about the purpose of her workshop and the transformation in inspires. The Workshop: Career & the Authentic Self: Work Smart, Work Happy: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/empowered-singer-workshops-20075648672

A compilation of some of the most inspiring quotes and conversations from the podcast this year. We talk about a singer earning her or his voice, being told we’re “too old,”singer self care, and owning your career. I’ve learned so much from my guests and gained so much wisdom from knowing them.

Lauren Kinhan chats about her early days as an up and coming singer, how she joined the vocal jazz ensemble New York Voices, and what she believes is most important for singers/artists to know. 

Los Angeles based vocal coach William Hanrahan was my coach on when I was a student majoring in voice at UC Riverside. He chats about his early days as a singer, his own vocal trauma, and his love of vocal coaching.

Beth is an experienced educator, arranger and music director. She has directed ensembles and taught at some of the nation’s leading institutions including the University of Southern California. She is the founder and music director at Coast Music and on this episode we talk about the day-to-day of running her music school, how young music students can choose the right college program, and she gives her advice for adults who want to continue their music education.

Lisa Haupert discusses her journey from majoring in psychology and becoming a registered nurse to developing into one of the most seasoned singing teachers around. She talks about how she opened her studio in Nashville, her time teaching at the Liverpool School For the Performing Arts, and training up and coming singing teachers.

Leigh Cara is a full-time professional entertainer, songwriter, and musician who is also a certified Holistic Health Coach and Reiki practitioner. She helps exhausted and overwhelmed pros in showbiz THRIVE through mindfulness, holistic health and lifestyle design.

Steven Memel is an internationally acclaimed voice & performance coach, based in Los Angeles, CA. He is the creator of and the energy behind “The Science Of Switching On”, a unique and impactful system that enables him to achieve rapid and dramatic results with all performers.