The Working Singer Podcast
Music Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Music Podcasts
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@jamilaford
Language:
English
Contact:
3235900404
Email:
jamila@jamilaford.com
Episodes
Ep. 109 Are You the Mayor of Haterville?
4/15/2024
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
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Duration:00:22:15
Was She Wrong for Refusing to Sing at a Friend’s Wedding? | Pro Singers React to Reddit Posts
3/18/2024
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!
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Theme Music by Libra Cat: www.libracatmusic.com
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Duration:01:25:45
Don’t Censor Yourself! Embrace Your Creativity w/ Grayson Villanueva
3/11/2024
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
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Duration:00:49:48
Pro Singer's React: Singer Themed AITA Reddit Stories w/ Kitten kuroi & LaNiece McKay
2/26/2024
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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Duration:01:02:50
Become A Six Figure Singer with Kimera Morell
2/19/2024
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:
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Websites:
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www.libracatmusic.com
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Duration:00:48:45
TWS Book Chat: The Meaning of Mariah Carey Part 1
2/12/2024
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
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Duration:00:58:14
TWS Book Chat: The Meaning of Mariah Carey Part 2
2/12/2024
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 Ford on Social Media:
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Jamila's Websites:
www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com
www.libracatmusic.com
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Duration:00:57:08
Singers! How To Be Your Own North Star with Wendy Parr
2/5/2024
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 & Jamila Ford on Social Media:
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Websites:
www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com
www.libracatmusic.com
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Duration:00:59:01
Legendary Producer Mischke Butler Talks Early Career & How Artist's Can Use Social Media For Career Leverage
2/5/2024
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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Find Libra Cat Music on Spotify: Libra Cat Music
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Duration:01:05:37
Pro Singer's React: Singer Themed AITA Reddit Stories w/ Melanie Taylor & Felice Hernandez
1/29/2024
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
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Duration:00:46:50
TWS Book Chat: The Woman In Me by Britney Spears Part 1
1/15/2024
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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Duration:01:02:43
TWS Book Chat: The Woman In Me by Britney Spears Part 2
1/15/2024
Learn more about today’s guests and get episode show notes at http://www.theworkingsingerpodcast.com.
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Find Libra Cat Music on Spotify: Libra Cat Music
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Duration:00:54:29
I'm Back! Anxiety, Healing, Moving Forward
1/8/2024
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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Find Libra Cat Music on Spotify: Libra Cat Music
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Duration:00:16:13
That Time I Lost My Voice in the Middle of the Gig! Ugh.
6/15/2021
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.
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Duration:00:20:52
Guided Meditations For Singers with Shauna Fallihee
6/7/2021
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!
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Duration:01:13:18
How To Set Your Rates For Virtual & In-Person Shows
5/31/2021
This week I want to give you my insights on my thought process for setting my rates for virtual and in person shows.
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Duration:00:16:45
Jana Anderson On Working with Prince & How to Own Your Singing Career
5/17/2021
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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Duration:01:07:01
Penny Ford On Her On Her Surprise Hit w/ Snap! & How Singers Can Protect Themselves
5/10/2021
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!
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Duration:01:06:45
How to Clear Your Path to Better Gigs
5/3/2021
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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Duration:00:12:23
Danielle Tucker On How To Set Your Rate & Value Your Time & Energy
4/26/2021
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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Duration:01:00:06