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The Working Singer Podcast

The Working Singer Podcast

By Jamila Ford

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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How Suzanne Waters Went From Day Job to Full Time Session Singer

The Working Singer PodcastMar 16, 2020

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Ep. 109 Are You the Mayor of Haterville?

Ep. 109 Are You the Mayor of Haterville?

Apr 15, 202422:16
Was She Wrong for Refusing to Sing at a Friend’s Wedding? | Pro Singers React to Reddit Posts

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

Mar 18, 202401:25:46
Don’t Censor Yourself! Embrace Your Creativity w/ Grayson Villanueva

Don’t Censor Yourself! Embrace Your Creativity w/ Grayson Villanueva

Mar 11, 202449:49
Pro Singer's React: Singer Themed AITA Reddit Stories w/ Kitten kuroi & LaNiece McKay

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

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Feb 26, 202401:02:50
Become A Six Figure Singer with Kimera Morell

Become A Six Figure Singer with Kimera Morell

Feb 19, 202448:45
TWS Book Chat: The Meaning of Mariah Carey Part 2

TWS Book Chat: The Meaning of Mariah Carey Part 2

Feb 12, 202457:09
TWS Book Chat: The Meaning of Mariah Carey Part 1

TWS Book Chat: The Meaning of Mariah Carey Part 1

Feb 12, 202458:15
Singers! How To Be Your Own North Star with Wendy Parr

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

Feb 05, 202459:02
Legendary Producer Mischke Butler Talks Early Career & How Artist's Can Use Social Media For Career Leverage

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.

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Feb 05, 202401:05:37
Pro Singer's React: Singer Themed AITA Reddit Stories w/ Melanie Taylor & Felice Hernandez

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_sing_at_my_ex_sisters/

24:41 - AITA for telling my girlfriend she can't sing?

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/bkeizt/aita_for_telling_my_girlfriend_she_cant_sing/

42:50 - Wrap up

45:30 - Outro 


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 -

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⁠https://instagram.com/libracatmusic⁠

Websites: 

⁠www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com⁠

⁠www.libracatmusic.com⁠


Jan 29, 202446:50
TWS Book Chat: The Woman In Me by Britney Spears Part 2

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.

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Jan 15, 202454:29
TWS Book Chat: The Woman In Me by Britney Spears Part 1

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!

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Jan 15, 202401:02:43
I'm Back! Anxiety, Healing, Moving Forward

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.

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Listen to this episode on⁠ Apple Podcasts⁠,⁠ Spotify⁠

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Jan 08, 202416:13
That Time I Lost My Voice in the Middle of the Gig! Ugh.

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!

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Jun 15, 202119:53
Guided Meditations For Singers with Shauna Fallihee

Guided Meditations For Singers with Shauna Fallihee

Jun 07, 202101:12:19
How To Set Your Rates For Virtual & In-Person Shows

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

May 31, 202115:46
Jana Anderson On Working with Prince & How to Own Your Singing Career

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.

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May 17, 202101:06:02
Penny Ford On Her On Her Surprise Hit w/ Snap! & How Singers Can Protect Themselves

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

May 10, 202101:05:46
How to Clear Your Path to Better Gigs

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.

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May 03, 202112:24
Danielle Tucker On How To Set Your Rate & Value Your Time & Energy

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/

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Apr 26, 202101:00:20
Vocal Coach John Henny - How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome

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.  

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Apr 19, 202145:10
Are We Over-Singing?

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.

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Apr 12, 202119:40
Shauna Fallihee of Embodied Singer Shares How to Unite Our Mind, Body, and Voice

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

Apr 05, 202153:01
3 Habits I'll Continue Post Quarantine

3 Habits I'll Continue Post Quarantine

Jamila chats about intuition, self care, and vocal health.

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Mar 29, 202114:48
How Roberta Freeman Scored Gigs with Pink Floyd & Guns 'N Roses

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

Mar 22, 202101:12:40
How Journalist & Jazz Singer Beth Duncan Reclaimed Her Career

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.

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Mar 01, 202101:02:28
How Singer Caley Rose Started Her Voice Over Career

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, 202101:07:20
How Amy Wang Created the MusoPipe Practice App

How Amy Wang Created the MusoPipe Practice App

What does it take to make your own music practice app? Find out how singer, musician, and full time software engineer Amy Wang created the fun Musopipe practice app to help fellow musicians focus in and master music one small phrase at a time.
Jan 26, 202142:24
How Charissa Nielsen Went From Working at Container Store To Full Time Session Singer

How Charissa Nielsen Went From Working at Container Store To Full Time Session Singer

Learn how singer, vocal contractor, and music therapist Charissa Nielsen went from working at the Container Store to producing her own songs and becoming an in demand session singer.
Jan 10, 202155:10
How To Create Career Momentum and Do Self Care Right w/ Ingela Onstad

How To Create Career Momentum and Do Self Care Right w/ Ingela Onstad

Singer, Therapist, and performance anxiety coach Ingela Onstad has enjoyed a varied international career in opera, concert work, and contemporary music. She also has a degree in Mental Health Counseling and with her practice Courageous Artistry, specializes in performance anxiety for musicians and other performing artists. Ingela chats about transitioning from pro opera singer to mental health counselor, proper self care, and creating career momentum in a healthy way.
Dec 05, 202050:05
Carla Hassett - From Touring Background Singer to Producer

Carla Hassett - From Touring Background Singer to Producer

Singer and educator Carla Hassett talks about her transition from touring background singer to full time music producer, gives tips on home recording for beginners, winning the John Lennon songwriting contest, and touring with Billy Idol.

Nov 23, 202059:30
How Pro Singer Aaron Schumacher Created the VocalMist Nebulizer for Singers & Voice Users

How Pro Singer Aaron Schumacher Created the VocalMist Nebulizer for Singers & Voice Users

This week we’re welcoming Aaron Schumacher, creator of the popular VocalMist nebulizer. We talk about what inspired him to create VocalMist, what he’s learned as a business owner, and being an artist during quarantine.
Nov 09, 202047:43
How To Up Your Vocal Demo Reel Game w/ Felice Hernandez

How To Up Your Vocal Demo Reel Game w/ Felice Hernandez

This week’s guest @felicehernandezschaeffer of @empoweredsingerworkshops talks to us about her upcoming “Vocal Demo Reel Workshop for Studio Singers” and how you can up your vocal demo reel game.
Oct 27, 202041:18
BONUS Episode! - Pro Audiologist Dr. Julie Glick On Protecting Our Hearing & Choosing In-Ear Monitors

BONUS Episode! - Pro Audiologist Dr. Julie Glick On Protecting Our Hearing & Choosing In-Ear Monitors

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.
May 07, 202042:16
Josh Cruze On How Singing & Acting Healed His PTSD

Josh Cruze On How Singing & Acting Healed His PTSD

May 04, 202001:05:57
How Aubrey Logan Became A Successful Recording Artist

How Aubrey Logan Became A Successful Recording Artist

“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. 


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Apr 27, 202001:15:34
Rob Seals of The Songwriting School of Los Angeles Chats About Community, Your Inner Critic, & Creativity During Hard Times

Rob Seals of The Songwriting School of Los Angeles Chats About Community, Your Inner Critic, & Creativity During Hard Times

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.


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Apr 13, 202001:20:59
How Lyndia Johnson Went Bank Manager to Full Time Vocal Coach

How Lyndia Johnson Went Bank Manager to Full Time Vocal Coach

Apr 06, 202001:01:14
How to Keep your Voice Healthy with Jeanna Daniels

How to Keep your Voice Healthy with Jeanna Daniels

Mar 30, 202043:19
BONUS Episode! How We Can Thrive During Quarantine

BONUS Episode! How We Can Thrive During Quarantine

In this solo episode, I share what I’m doing to continue to grow and keep sane during the quarantine 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! Visit www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com for full list of resources.


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

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Mar 19, 202029:35
How Suzanne Waters Went From Day Job to Full Time Session Singer

How Suzanne Waters Went From Day Job to Full Time Session Singer

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.

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

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Mar 16, 202001:24:22
Trysette Loosemore On Scoring the Gig of a Lifetime

Trysette Loosemore On Scoring the Gig of a Lifetime

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!


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Mar 09, 202047:37
Shannon Pearson On Working With Legendary Artists

Shannon Pearson On Working With Legendary Artists

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.

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

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Mar 02, 202057:48
Take Control of Your Career & Build the Life You Want w/ Cathy Segal-Garcia

Take Control of Your Career & Build the Life You Want w/ Cathy Segal-Garcia

Feb 24, 202001:42:46
Pro Singer Drew Tablak Talks About Self Acceptance, Finding Balance, & Work Ethic

Pro Singer Drew Tablak Talks About Self Acceptance, Finding Balance, & Work Ethic

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

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Feb 17, 202058:01
How I Got Real With Myself - Jamila Ford

How I Got Real With Myself - Jamila Ford

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!
Feb 10, 202001:07:40
How To Put Yourself Out There w/ Publicist Heather Youmans

How To Put Yourself Out There w/ Publicist Heather Youmans

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.
Feb 03, 202001:09:58
How to Use Your Voice Like An Instrument w/ Darmon Meader

How to Use Your Voice Like An Instrument w/ Darmon Meader

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.
Jan 27, 202001:11:12
Hypnotherapy for Performers w Line Hilton

Hypnotherapy for Performers w Line Hilton

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.
Jan 20, 202001:27:31
How to Become A Versatile Singer w/ Rosana Eckert

How to Become A Versatile Singer w/ Rosana Eckert

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.
Jan 13, 202001:06:36