The Working Singer Podcast

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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September 13, 2024 59 mins

Today I'm speaking with Pro singer, Host of the Voxana Podcast, and performance coach to Ted X speakers Jill Mitchell talks about confidence on stage and how to build it. Whether you're singing or public speaking, this episode is for you.

Watch our live Voxsana Interview here:

https://youtube.com/live/4U8Q95aJuuQ

Keep up with Jill here:

website: https://voxsana.co/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/voxsanavoice/

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I talk about some recent client experiences where I didn't listen to my gut and paid the price!

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Today I’m speaking with songwriter, producer, coach, and composer Gary Grundei.

Watch my chat with Gary chat on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ZVAd5KonCgw

Gary is a NYC-based award-winning musician and teacher. He is the founder of golden lotus studio: an online home for songwriters. He is most known for his work with the band High Fiction; for his original compositions for theatre, film, podcasts, and the concert stage; and for co...

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April 14, 2024 22 mins

In this solo episode, Jamila talks about future intentions for podcast content moving forward, adults who squash their children’s creative expression, and haters on social media.


Music by Libra Cat: ⁠www.libracatmusic.com⁠

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Jamila and guest pro singer Celia Chavez react to singer themed reddit posts where singers if they are in the wrong for refusing to sing at a friends wedding, being unhappy in their band, telling their musician bro in law to get a day job and more. A Fun show you don’t want to miss!


Learn more about today’s guests at ⁠www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com⁠

Theme Music by Libra Cat: ⁠www.libracatmusic.com⁠

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Grayson Villanueva chats about his new acapella arranging course, his creative process, and gives advice on marketing ourselves as singers.


Learn more about today’s guests at ⁠www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com⁠

Music by Libra Cat: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/21sfID0T0Ka5lW3JRXBlYR?si=eiZEX4tCSKKqo9z6R-mrmw

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Pro singers Jamila Ford, Kitten Kuroi & Lala McKay react to singer themed Reddit AITA's.

Learn more about today’s guests at ⁠www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com⁠

Music by Libra Cat: ⁠www.libracatmusic.com⁠

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Kimera’s Free Workshop: https://www.kimeramorrell.com/LTRC-free-workshop

Kimera’s Podcast: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-singers-success-path-podcast/id1721813498


Music by Libra Cat: ⁠www.libracatmusic.com⁠

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Jamila & Hall Monitor of the Universe aka Topher Thompson discuss the autobiography of Mariah Carey, The Meaning of Mariah Carey.


Follow Topher here: https://www.instagram.com/hallmonitoroftheuniverse/


Learn more about today’s guests at ⁠www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com⁠


Music by Libra Cat: ⁠www.libracatmusic.com⁠


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Jamila & Hall Monitor of the Universe aka Topher Thompson discuss the autobiography of Mariah Carey, The Meaning of Mariah Carey.


Follow Topher here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hallmonitoroftheuniverse/⁠


Learn more about today’s guests at⁠ ⁠www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com⁠⁠


Music by Libra Cat:⁠ ⁠www.libracatmusic.com⁠⁠


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Wendy Parr the Holistic Artist Coach works with artists like Melanie Martinez, Regina Spektor, and Sara Bareilles. We talk about creativity, the artist’s relationship with their audience, and the trap of perfectionism.


Learn more about today’s guests at www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com

Music by Libra Cat: www.libracatmusic.com


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Legendary producer, singer and songwriter Mischke Butler stops by to chat about his early career, being Mentored by Rodney Jerkins, and gives thoughts on what a singer should do if thier just getting started.


Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes at http://www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com.

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On todays show, pro Singers Jamila Ford, Felice Hernandez and Melanie Taylor react to singer themed AITAs! A fun show you don't want to miss!


Time Stamp:

0:00 - intro 

2:20 - Story 1 - AITA for expecting a singer to pay for a PA system?

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/15srlsq/aita_for_expecting_a_singer_to_pay_for_a_pa_system/

13:48 - Story 2 - AITA for refusing to sing at my EX sisters wedding for free?

ht...

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Jamila and her guest Topher aka Hall Monitor of the universe have read "The Woman In Me" by iconic pop singer Britney Spears and they want to talk about it!

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Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes at http://www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com.

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In this episode Jamila reveals the reasons behind her almost 3 year absence and her plans moving forward.


Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes athttp://www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com.

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Have you ever lost your voice right in the middle of a gig? In this episode, I'm sharing about the time it happened to me. Can you relate? I want to hear from you. Email me at hi@theworkingsingerpodcast.com or leave me a voice message on the Anchor app and I might play it on air!

Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes at http://www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com.

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In this episode, Shauna Fallihee of Embodied Singer guides us through three short meditation practices - breath, listening, and metta loving kindness - that have direct application to singing. I love this episode! You’ll come away feeling focused and refreshed!

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This week I want to give you my insights on my thought process for setting my rates for virtual and in person shows.

*Free guided meditation for singers this Thursday June 3rd at noon on facebook live with Shauna Fallihee of Embodied Singer. Shauna will guide us through 3 modes of mediation. Join The Working Singer podcast Facebook community to participate! Here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theworkingsingerpodcast

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This week Jana Anderson chats about her work and friendship with Prince, advice she got from Stevie Nicks, and how to own your career.

Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes at http://www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com.

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