Guest Interview

A singer’s guide to building the best website.

Justin is an incredible engineer in Los Angeles. He offers great insight to singers regarding what is required of a singer in the studio. He also describes the process of demo selection and how to present your material to producers.

He is current, innovative and a genius at the mixing board. His skills have quickly brought him to the forefront of production in 2013.

Susie gives a very candid interview displaying how the industry is changing from when she entered into it and how you have to make adjustments and stay current with the changing times.

Another look inside professionalism and how far this very important tool will take you.

James Oliver is an incredible tech guy who has the latest advice on the quickly evolving technological age in our music industry.
He speaks of websites, SEO, web cards, etc…….and offers great pointers on promotion and music access.

Singer/Songwriter who has placed over 200 songs in film and t.v.

Nadine’s had the extensive musical theatre experience in CA, New Nork (the original cast of Children of Eden-Stephen Schwartz/RCS) and Washington D.C. (The Kennedy Center-Artistic Director:Placido Domingo.) She’s opened for the liks of Sheryl Crow, Dwight Yoakam and Vonda Shepard and is regulary seen performing worldwide, such as Egypt, Lebanon, India, Peru and China.

Nadine intricately weaves a liqued-velvet patestry of lyrics, melodies, and mood, which communicate a knowing and insight belying her youth. From ancient world insprired chants to uplifting contemporary pop, Nadine sets the stage for one to dive deeply into an internal journey of remembering.

You can reach Nadine at her website, www.nadinerisha.com.

Special Guest Steve Hampton, is a fantastic composer who basically started his career with the famous NIKE spots a few years back. His music abilities has led him to be involved in producing and arranging for many musical projects for film and t.v. and using vocals in many of these spots. He discusses how he uses vocals on projects that he produces and gives a few tips for vocalists in regards to working as a singer in the jingle business.

Special Guest Bobbi Page, an in-demand vocal contractor who has been the inspiration and catalyst for vocal tracks on some of the top film and t.v. productions in Los Angeles. You’ve heard her voice on major commercials, film and t.v. projects. Here she gives us a very close look into the world of vocal sessions and what is expected to make it as a session singer in any city.

Special Guest SALLY STEVENS is a wonderful singer and contractor who has not only enjoyed a wonderful career as one of the top sopranos over the last 30 years but who has provided work for many singers in Los Angeles. You know her as the voice of the opening to THE SIMPSONS which is just the tip of the iceberg. Please take a listen to her audio interview and enjoy getting to know about the singing community and how you can benefit by becoming a part of working singers.

Lesley Leighton, Adriana McPhee and Faith Rivera are very
successful singers who have wonderful advice for the singing
community. They share their experience and challenge singers
of today to move forward with the best tools available.

Here you will see small clips of various portions of a fantastic
workshop in Los Angeles.

Darlene Koldenhoven is a Grammy Award Winning Artist who has
recorded multiple cds, some of which have hit #1 on the radio
charts. You have seen Darlene in the movie Sister Act and
performing live at The Acropolis. She’s a stellar voice teacher here
in Los Angeles and has written books on pitch recognition and ear
training. She is one who does a lot and does it well.

Darlene discusses her journey and speaks of the hours of
preparation involved in being a master of your craft.

Angela Michael gives a great interview about her
career as a working singer in Los Angeles and
globally. She often works from home and has some
great tips on the business of being a worldwide paid
singer.