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The Naked Vocalist is a podcast for singers and singing teachers which shares practical information on of singing, including technique, style, health and business
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Jul 14, 2014
Jul 14, 2014
1hr 13 min
Today's show is with Josh Alamu.
Josh is a brilliant coach who’s popularity is growing to astronomical levels across the globe with every year that passes. He started out life as a backing vocalist working with artists like Joss Stone, and was helped on that journey as a young singer by two industry giants; David and Carrie Grant.
During the earlier part of his career, Josh became familiar with legendary technique Speech Level Singing (SLS) and eventually certified as an instructor. That is how we all became aware of each other, as we too were part of SLS for a while.
Over recent years, Josh has worked as a coach on Pop Idol, The Voice series 1 & 2, choir talent show Don’t Stop Believing.
Currently he has a rock school in Malta which he visits regularly, a busy studio in Hampstead, London, and he has just written the first in a series of books called Mad About Vocal Style: http://www.joshuaalamu.com/mad-about-vocal-style-ebook-series-1/
We talk all about essential skills for a singer in this episode including technique, style and work ethic. It's a valuable hour so please join us! Also, jump on over to our website for more wonderful content:
http://www.thenakedvocalist.com/
Jun 24, 2014
Jun 24, 2014
36 min
We were very lucky to attend Scotts show at the Hippodrome in London in May. We were even luckier to be able to interview him the next evening before his next show.
Jun 8, 2014
Jun 8, 2014
44 min
We are lucky to have on Vocalzone: legendary pastille makers over the past one hundred years.
May 23, 2014
May 23, 2014
58 min
Todays show is a wide and varied Q&A session! We help out with advice for Earl, who is, as he describes, 'not a singer really'. Also we talk about what happens to the singing voice as we age, and how to recover from, and offset, a tired voice from speaking all day.
Apr 30, 2014
Apr 30, 2014
1hr 4 min
Today we have the one and only Line Hilton on the show. Line is a very experienced vocal coach, a registered nurse, the chief editor of iSing magazine, a teacher trainer and the Education Director for the Vocology In Practice teacher network. Phew! That’s a heck of a list.
She talks a bunch of sense around looking after the voice holistically, the challenges on a voice day to day, and practice strategies. All things that keep a singer singing for their whole career!
Also, tune in for a special offer on the iSing magazine!
Apr 3, 2014
Apr 3, 2014
1hr 5 min
Todays episode has the pleasure of advice from the well informed Ben Maitland-Lewis. Ben is a graduate of Berkeley College of Music, a past director at SonyBMG Music Entertainment, an artist manager and the CEO of Presskit.to.
Mar 20, 2014
Mar 20, 2014
56 min
Todays episode is packed with advice and content that was picked up by us at the VocalizeU Winter Retreat in February 2014.
Mar 6, 2014
Mar 6, 2014
56 min
We are very lucky to have the beautiful and talented Katie Holmes chatting to us about her wonderful career. Katie has featured on Craig Davids’ 3rd album, toured with Cee-Lo Green, Leona Lewis, Professor Green, Adele and Jessie J. She has also had some great success with her vocal group, Band Of Voices, after they made it through to the semi-finals of Britains Got Talent 2013.
Still an in-demand backing vocalist and vocal coach, Katie gives her take on the backing vocal world and how to break into it, technique, and how to get your name out there.
Feb 14, 2014
Feb 14, 2014
55 min
In todays episode we explore breathing exercises, including how to take the correct breath and making last. We also delve into the issue of breath management, which is how the vocal cords resist the air and allow it through. This approach is often the most common resolution for breathing problems so stick around and listen to the brilliantly useful tips for this common singing ailment.
Jan 30, 2014
Jan 30, 2014
1hr 1 min
Todays episode is all about improving the tough notes in popular songs with practical advice on vowel adjustment.
Jan 16, 2014
Jan 16, 2014
47 min
Today we discuss techniques for building strength into head voice and the upper range to help you try and develop that intense sound needed for many contemporary genres.
Dec 11, 2013
Dec 11, 2013
44 min
In Episode 6 we look at just a few of the reasons why people experience inconsistency in their singing from one day to the next... it's such a massive subject it could fill it's own podcast!
Nov 27, 2013
Nov 27, 2013
53 min
This episode is a must for anyone into Musical Theatre, as amazing coach Rachel gives us the hints and tips to succeed in the industry. Rachel has worked on Glee, Greys Anatomy and countless Broadway shows so she is more than qualified to help.
Nov 13, 2013
Nov 13, 2013
42 min
In this episode we talk about the different registers of the voice, how they work resonantly and muscularly, and how that can relate to voice training.
Oct 30, 2013
Oct 30, 2013
1hr
In Episode 3 of The Naked Vocalist we are super lucky to have an amazing guests with us - Dave Stroud. Dave is a vocal coach in LA who works with some of the music industry's top artists as well as being a busy entrepreneur. Dave speaks to us about his life, succeeding as an artist today, the importance of technique and how he helps his clients with their crazy schedules. A must listen for any artist and business minded singer or coach.
Oct 17, 2013
Oct 17, 2013
35 min
Welcome back! In this episode we look firstly at the use of key changing lines UP to experience lifting away from tension. Sounds mad but it's an often used tool in the vocal studio.
Oct 2, 2013
Oct 2, 2013
53 min
In todays episode of The Naked Vocalist we introduce ourselves to you for the first time and give you a little insight into what will be coming up in future episodes, and a little about our history as singing teachers.