Living A Vocal Life: A Podcast For Singers
Hi, I’m vocalist Valerie Day from the 80s band Nu Shooz. In Living A Vocal Life, I interview vocalists of all genres, in different stages of their careers, from singers on the Billboard charts to those teaching the next generation. What do they have in common? They’re all performers with amazing stories to tell and experiences to share.In our conversations, you’ll learn what inspired them to become a singer, the challenges they've encountered, and how they’ve overcome them. You’ll also hear what I’ve learned on my journey as a singer and educator — practical tools and insights that I hope will help you in your own vocal life.Please join us!
- Update frequency
- every 34 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 38
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2024
Carlos Battey (Jackie's Boy): Grammy-nominated Hit Songwriter
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As a songwriter, Los Battey’s career has been extraordinary; he and his brother Steven have penned hits for artists like Madonna, Justin Bieber,…
Why Learning How To Listen Will Make You A Better Singer (Solo Episode)
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Singers love to sing. But sometimes, listening gets neglected. If you want to be a good listener (and a better singer), it’s essential to practi…
Duffy Bishop: Award-Winning Blues Powerhouse
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My dear friend Duffy Bishop is my guest on Episode #14 of Living A Vocal Life.
Duffy and I have known each other for a long time — 20 years, or m…
How To Make Time For Your Vocal Practice (Solo Episode)
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My relationship with practicing is a love/hate kind of thing. I’ve tried a gazillion strategies over the years and tested some of them with my s…
Haley Johnsen: Singer, Songwriter, Survivor of American Idol
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This month’s guest on the podcast is Haley Johnsen.
Haley first stepped into the spotlight in 2012 when she made it into the top 24 contestants o…
The Elements of Style In Song: How To Use Vibrato (Solo Episode)
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What is style? And why is it important?
When you’re learning to sing, you start by imitating others. But eventually, you want to be able to craft…
Jazz Singer & Songwriter Karla Harris
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In this episode of the podcast, I’m excited to introduce you to my friend, jazz singer, and songwriter, Karla Harris.
Karla has been singing pro…
Bill Wadhams from Animotion
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This month’s guest on Living A Vocal Life is Bill Wadhams, one of the lead singers from the 80s synth-pop band, Animotion whose song Obsession l…
How To Organize Your Song List In The Cloud (Solo Episode)
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When you’re first starting out, your song list might only have a few tunes on it. Keeping track of keys, charts, and lyric sheets isn’t such a b…
Holly Pyle: Singer, Composer, Looping Goddess
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January’s guest on the podcast is Holly Pyle, a singer who uses different musical styles and technology to create her own unique vocal sound and…
Learn How To Talk So You Can Save Your Voice For Singing (Solo Episode)
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One of the most essential skills a singer needs to learn is how to use your voice correctly when talking. I've had many students whose vocal pro…
Rindy Ross from Quarterflash
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I first met Rindy in the early 80s when she and her husband Marv were riding the wave of their crossover hit Harden My Heart. After years of pla…
How To Make It Through The Cold & Flu Season When You're A Singer (Solo Episode)
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It's not easy when your body is your instrument. Other musicians get sick too, but their instruments don't wheeze or get clogged up with mucus w…
Susannah Mars: Actress, Singer, Comedienne
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My guest on this episode of the podcast is actress, singer, and comedienne, Susannah Mars. She has appeared in over 100 productions and is the r…
A Singer's Why: Finding Your North Star (Solo Episode)
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In this solo episode of the podcast, you'll discover why it's important to have an inner compass and how it can help your singing career. You’ll…
Moana Wolfgramm from The Jets
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In this episode, I talk with my very first guest on the podcast, Moana Wolfgramm from the 80s band The Jets. I first met Moana when we were on t…
An Introduction to Living A Vocal Life (Solo Episode)
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So, what does it mean to live a vocal life? How do you define and measure success? Is it money? Fame? How many followers you have on Instagram o…
Trailer
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You may be struggling to balance your life and a career in music. Are you curious about how other singers "make it" or how they've dealt with su…