From Pizza Parlors to American Idol (Amelia McLean)

Gigs are much more than just getting paid. Performer and singer-songwriter Amelia McLean, who’s been classically trained on the piano since she was a child, performed in the top resorts in Arizona and then made it to the Top 40 on American Idol.

In this interview we get into the importance of performing at open mics and connecting with your community. We also discuss her experience with competitions such as American Idol and were they worth pursuing.

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Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast American Idol Paid Performance