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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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Confidence Is Buildable Skill with Performance Coach Jill Mitchell

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/...

Sep 13, 202459 minSeason 4Ep. 112

Listen To Your Gut & Avoid Toxic Clients

I talk about some recent client experiences where I didn't listen to my gut and paid the price! Like, Follow, & Subscribe: Instagram & Instagram Tiktok Youtube

Sep 06, 202420 minSeason 4Ep. 111

Stop Trying To Be Good & Write Songs Faster with Gary Grundei

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 coaching and producing other artists. Gary also runs golden lotus...

Sep 02, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 4Ep. 110

Are You the Mayor of Haterville?

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 VocalMist: Get $10 off your first order of ⁠VocalMist⁠ Distrokid: Get 7% off when you release your music with ⁠Distrokid⁠ - Connect with The Working Singer Podcast & Jamila Ford on Social Media: ⁠https://instagram.com/theworkingsingerpodcast⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/libraca...

Apr 14, 202422 minSeason 4Ep. 109

Was She Wrong for Refusing to Sing at a Friend’s Wedding? | Pro Singers React to Reddit Posts

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 VocalMist: Get $10 off your first order of ⁠VocalMist⁠ Distrokid: Get 7% off when you release y...

Mar 18, 20241 hr 26 minSeason 4Ep. 108

Acapella Arranging & Your Creative Process with Grayson Villanueva

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 VocalMist: Get $10 off your first order of ⁠VocalMist⁠ Distrokid: Get 7% off when you release your music with ⁠Distrokid⁠ - Connect with The Working Singer Podcast & Jamila Ford on Soc...

Mar 11, 202450 minSeason 4Ep. 107

Pro Singer's React: Singer Themed AITA Reddit Stories w/ Kitten kuroi & LaNiece McKay

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 VocalMist: Get $10 off your first order of ⁠VocalMist⁠ Distrokid: Get 7% off when you release your music with ⁠Distrokid⁠ - Connect with The Working Singer Podcast & Jamila Ford on Social Media: ⁠https://instagram.com/theworkingsingerpodcast⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/libracatmusic⁠ Website...

Feb 26, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 106

Become A Six Figure Singer with Kimera Morell

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 VocalMist: Get $10 off your first order of ⁠VocalMist⁠ Distrokid: Get 7% off when you release your music with ⁠ Distrokid⁠ - Connect with The Working Singer Podcast & Jamila Ford on Social Media: ⁠https://instagram.com/theworkingsingerpodcast⁠ ⁠ https://instagram.com/libracatm...

Feb 19, 202449 minSeason 4Ep. 105

TWS Book Chat: The Meaning of Mariah Carey Part 1

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 VocalMist: Get $10 off your first order of ⁠VocalMist⁠ Distrokid: Get 7% off when you release your music with ⁠Distrokid⁠ - Connect with The Working Singer Podcast & Jamila Fo...

Feb 12, 202458 minSeason 4Ep. 103

TWS Book Chat: The Meaning of Mariah Carey Part 2

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 VocalMist: Get $10 off your first order of ⁠ ⁠VocalMist⁠⁠ Distrokid: Get 7% off when you release your music with ⁠ ⁠Distrokid⁠⁠ - Connect with The Working Singer Podcast &...

Feb 12, 202457 minSeason 4Ep. 104

Singers! How To Be Your Own North Star with Wendy Parr

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 VocalMist: Get $10 off your first order of VocalMist Distrokid: Get 7% off when you release your music with Distrokid - Connect with The Working Singer Podcast & Jami...

Feb 05, 202459 minSeason 4Ep. 102

Legendary Producer Mischke Butler Talks Early Career & How Artist's Can Use Social Media For Career Leverage

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 . VocalMist: Get $10 off your first VocalMist order with this link: myvocalmist.com . Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts , Spotify Like this episode? Help more singers discover this po...

Feb 05, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 4Ep. 100

Pro Singer's React: Singer Themed AITA Reddit Stories w/ Melanie Taylor & Felice Hernandez

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? https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/w3bm5h/aita_for_refusing_to_s...

Jan 29, 202447 minSeason 4Ep. 101

TWS Book Chat: The Woman In Me by Britney Spears Part 2

Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes at http://www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com . VocalMist: Get $10 off your first VocalMist order with this link: myvocalmist.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: @theworkingsingerpodcast or @libracatmusic . Find Libra Cat Music on Spotify: Libra Cat Music Join The Working Singer Podcast Facebook G...

Jan 15, 202454 minSeason 4Ep. 99

TWS Book Chat: The Woman In Me by Britney Spears Part 1

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! VocalMist: Get $10 off your first VocalMist order with this link: 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 Inst...

Jan 15, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 98

I'm Back! Anxiety, Healing, Moving Forward

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 at ⁠ http://www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com ⁠ . VocalMist: Get $10 off your first VocalMist order with this link: ⁠ myvocalmist.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: ⁠ @thework...

Jan 08, 202416 minSeason 4Ep. 97

That Time I Lost My Voice in the Middle of the Gig! Ugh.

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 . Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts , Spotify Like this episode? Help more singers discover this podcast by lea...

Jun 15, 202120 minSeason 3Ep. 86

Guided Meditations For Singers with Shauna Fallihee

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! Join The Working Singer podcast Facebook community! Here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theworkingsingerpodcast Follow on instagram @theworkingsingerpodcast , @jamilafordmusic...

Jun 07, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 3Ep. 85

How To Set Your Rates For Virtual & In-Person Shows

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 **From Voice Memo To Demo student referral program: Go to https://w...

May 31, 202116 minSeason 3Ep. 84

Jana Anderson On Working with Prince & How to Own Your Singing Career

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 . 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: @theworkingsingerpodcast or @jamilafordmusic . Join The Working Singer Podcast Facebo...

May 17, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 83

Penny Ford On Her On Her Surprise Hit w/ Snap! & How Singers Can Protect Themselves

So excited to have the legendary Penny Ford on the show this week. Penny chats about touring with Parliament Funkadelic at the age of 14, singing lead for both Klymaxx and the SOS Band, and her surprise hit “The Power” with German Eurodance group Snap! You don’t want to miss this one! 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 b...

May 10, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 82

How to Clear Your Path to Better Gigs

In this solo episode, I talk about what I think makes gig "bad," the choices we have in these situations, and how we can move forward in a healthy productive way. Let me know your thoughts on this subject and maybe I'll read it on air! Email me at hi@theworkingsingerpodcast.com. Visit www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com for more info. Follow me on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter . Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes at http://www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com . Listen to this...

May 03, 202112 minSeason 3Ep. 81

Danielle Tucker On How To Set Your Rate & Value Your Time & Energy

Singer & Vocal Coach Danielle Tucker talks about how to value our time as singers, what to consider when setting our rates, and creating The Pandemic Proof Singer Summit. Register FREE the Singer Summit https://thesingersummit.com/ref/14/ 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 In...

Apr 26, 20211 hrSeason 3Ep. 80

Vocal Coach John Henny - How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Vocal Coach John Henny joins us this week to talk about the voice, overcoming imposter syndrome, and running a successful online vocal coaching business. 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: @theworkingsingerpodcast or @jamilafordmusic . Join The Working Si...

Apr 19, 202145 minSeason 3Ep. 79

Are We Over-Singing?

In this solo episode Jamila chats about over-singing, some of the reasons it might occur, and making the conscious decision to stop doing it. 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: @theworkingsingerpodcast or @jamilafordmusic . Join The Working Singer Podcast...

Apr 12, 202120 minSeason 3Ep. 78

Shauna Fallihee of Embodied Singer Shares How to Unite Our Mind, Body, and Voice

Today’s guest is Shauna Fallihee creator of Embodied Singer. Embodied Singer is a multi-disciplinary approach to vocal artistry with fact-based vocal pedagogy at the heart. Movement practices, Myofascial Release Techniques, and Meditation support the exploration and development of breath, resonance, and musical artistry. 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...

Apr 05, 202153 min

3 Habits I'll Continue Post Quarantine

Jamila chats about intuition, self care, and vocal health. Like this episode? Help more singers discover this podcast by leaving a review on iTunes . Follow on Instagram & Twitter: @theworkingsingerpodcast or @jamilafordmusic . Join The Working Singer Podcast Facebook Group here . General Inquiries: hi@theworkingsingerpodcast.com . Help support The Working Singer podcast here ....

Mar 29, 202115 min

How Roberta Freeman Scored Gigs with Pink Floyd & Guns 'N Roses

This week Roberta Freeman visits the working singer podcast to talk about her first riot while touring as a backing singer for Guns N’ Roses, her friendship with the Supremes Mary Wilson, that one time Grace Jones lent her a dress to perform in. 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...

Mar 22, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 75

How Journalist & Jazz Singer Beth Duncan Reclaimed Her Career

Jazz singer and journalist Beth Duncan joins The Working Singer podcast this week to discuss how vocal nodes derailed her singing career, making an unexpected transition into journalism, and her triumphant return to jazz music. 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 & T...

Mar 01, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 74

How Singer Caley Rose Started Her Voice Over Career

Singer-songwriter Caley Rose reveals how she started her voice over career, how being a mom has increased her artistic income, the story behind her new single, “Behind Closed Doors.”

Feb 08, 20211 hr 7 min
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