The Holistic Voice: Navigating Your Life as a Vocalist

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Jacob Khalil: Getting the Gig Oct 11, 2021

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This week we met with Jacob Khalil, a gigging musician based in New York City. Jacob has performed all over the US, starting with a regular gig at the Salt Lake City Airport, and now flies all over to perform wedding gigs and regular restaurant gigs in New York City. Jacob has some great advice about hustling while avoiding burnout. Check out his music here!We are a proud member of the NATSCAST network! Visit to find other high quality podcasts on all things voice and teaching singing. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/theholisticvoice)Support the show

Singing For New Music in Film and Musical Theater with Cindy O'Connor Sep 07, 2021

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Today our guest on the show is Cindy O'Connor, a film and musical theater composer, performer, and songwriter! She's a 2018 Emmy nominee for Outstanding Composition for the show "Once Upon a Time." She's composed multiple musical theater scores, receiving the Musical Theater Award in the Kennedy Center Festival for her musical "All That She Has." She's also provided vocals for a number of blockbuster hits including "Wreck-It Ralph" and "The Hangover."On this episode, we talk about how vocalists prepare for singing in a motion picture, how to work with composers in musical theater, tools you should know when in the studio, and Cindy's writing process!Learn more about Cindy!We are a proud member of the NATSCAST network! Visit to find other high quality podcasts on all things voice and teaching singing. Support the show

Voice-Over part 2: Digging deeper with professional artist, Nic Redman! Aug 06, 2021

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Today our guest on the show is Nic Redman, voice actor and voice/accent coach hailing from Northern Ireland and based in Manchester, United Kingdom. We dig deeper into the voice over world by exploring how to get started in the industry, what "networking" really means, how to market yourself, and valuable advice for those who are looking for a correlating career in voice! Reach out to Nicola! The Voice Coach PodcastThe VO Social Podcast - A British Podcast Awards Nominee! Proud member of the NATSCAST network! Visit to find other high quality podcasts on all things voice and teaching singing. Support the show

Voice-Over and Radio Part 1 Apr 29, 2021

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"You have a great voice!" "You should be on the radio." "Have you ever thought about voice over?" If you've heard these phrases before and want to learn more, Jordan and I have a discussion about the industry; from job interviews to home studios, from demo tapes to a day in the station. Come hang out with us!Resources:Voices.comVoice123.comBodalgoFiverrVoice Over RatesHome Studio TechnologyProud member of the NATSCAST network! Visit to find other high quality podcasts on all things voice and teaching singing. Support the show

"Wicked" National Tour: Natalia Vivino Jan 31, 2021

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Everyone deserves the chance to fly and the talented Natalia Vivino soars. Natalia is the Elphaba standby for the 2nd national Broadway tour of Wicked. We talk about her experience auditioning, adjusting to life on tour, and the differences between understudies, swings, and standbys! To learn more about Natalia's career, visit http://vivinosisters.com/natalia-vivino/ or see her on Instagram.Support the show

Theater Adapts: Performing During a Pandemic Dec 15, 2020

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Navigating performance in a virtual landscape, the intersection of human rights advocacy and music as a platform, and interviews on a sailboat - all of this and more on the latest episode of The Holistic Voice. Learn more about Third Eye Theater EnsembleLive streaming software The Holistic Voice Podcast is a free resource created by vocalists, for vocalists. We believe a successful singer needs more than just a great voice. Artistic development, mental and physical health, business skills, and career opportunities all contribute to a singer’s potential. If you are looking for resources and education on how to navigate life as a vocalist, this podcast is for you. Support the show

Session Singing Part 2: Felicia Farerre Sep 15, 2020

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This episode we meet with Felicia Farerre, an extremely talented vocalist with an extensive history as a session singer and solo vocalist. She has written and performed in collaborations with Two Steps From Hell, and was awarded Best Female Vocalist by Trailer Music News in 2013. And she also happens to be Jordan's aunt!Felicia meets with us to talk about how she got into session singing, and how that has led her to the career she enjoys today. Take a listen to her latest release Between Worlds, by clicking here.Support the show

Oh, the Places She'll Go! Aug 24, 2020

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We sit down with French-American soprano Lauren Urquhart about her international work as a singer. From fest contracts to navigating the ups and downs of gigs during a pandemic, Lauren shares how she got from her undergrad degree in the states to blazing a trail abroad. This episode of The Holistic Voice was made possible by OldFachs. If you’re looking for a fun way to impress your colleagues in rehearsal while enjoying some creative visuals and eye-grabbing design, your answer is OldFachs. Owner and soprano Lauren Urquhart designs a variety of cheeky music-themed shirts, posters, bags, and more for singers and opera-fanatics in your life. We've loved geeking-out over some of these gifts, like the punny Richard “Strauss’d Out” mugs, to a score tote bag in Barenreiter Blue, and our personal favorite, a t-shirt that you can bring to family parties that reads… “No, I don’t want to sing for you” Head over to etsy.com/shop/oldfachs to support this amazing small business by a singer, for singers. And when you use code THEHOLISTICVOICE at checkout, you’ll receive 10 % off of your first order.Support the show

Session Singing Part 1: Connor Warren Smith Jun 30, 2020

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Learn all about the life of a session singer with pop tenor extraordinaire and DCappella Alum Connor Warren Smith. All about how to make a career in the studio, and on wearing multiple hats in the music industry! Connor wears more than a few, as a session singer, regular live performer in musicals and choirs, and arranger and composer of music. Hope you enjoy this episode, and if you need a great example of how to put together a vocal reel, stop by Connor's website!Support the show

Making a Career of Crossover Singing: Featuring NATSAA Winner Matt Hill Jun 11, 2020

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In the first episode of our new season, NATSAA winner Matt Hill illuminates the constant and not-so conventional path a full-time career in voice can sometimes take. The Holistic Voice is a proud partner of NATSCast, the official podcast network of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Special thanks to OldFachs for sponsoring this episode. If you’re looking for a fun way to impress your colleagues in rehearsal while enjoying some creative visuals and eye-grabbing design, your answer is OldFachs. Owner and soprano Lauren Urquhart designs a variety of cheeky music-themed shirts, posters, bags, and more for singers and opera-fanatics in your life. And when you make your first purchase, use offer code THEHOLISTICVOICE to save 10%.Support the show

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