The Sound Singer

Mar 18 2024
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The Sound Singer podcast hopes to inspire, entertain and engage listeners on a variety of topics that singers, professional voice users, recording artists and performers or presenters deal with. Hosted by voice coach and teacher, Alida, the podcast features guest experts and artists on topics related to health, well-being, vocal injury, technique, style, artistry, career pitfalls, creativity, mental health and artist development. This is a safe place for singers and professional voice users to be informed and boost motivation to live well and perform optimally. ”I started this podcast cause I love talking to people in my industry AND I needed to share our conversations!” Alida (follow @alidavocalstudio) on Instagram.

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The Artist's Journey: Finding Your Creative Flow, Overcoming People-Pleasing, Healing CPTSD, Finishing Projects

Mar 18 2024 58 mins  
In this episode, I speak with Jessica Baldwin. She is the owner of True Colours Creativity and Artist Coaching. Jess is a creativity and productivity coach for singers. Her journey as an artist ran alongside her expansion from a voice and piano teacher into a creativity and productivity coach with trauma and neurodivergence training. True Colors Creativity Coaching provides creativ

Voice Therapy, Vocal Health & Redefining 'Singer'

Feb 20 2024 26 mins  
In this episode, I speak with Maurice Goodwin, M.S., CCC-SLP. Maurice is a Speech Language Pathologist, Singing Voice Specialist, voice teacher, and active performer living in Houston, TX. Professionally he specializes in the evaluation and treatment of the singing voice and voice disorders at The Texas Voice Center and also adjunct faculty at Lamar University in the graduate Vocol

Voice Disorders: Impact, Stigma & Healing Through Mindfulness

Jan 21 2024 47 mins  
This episode discusses voice disorders, their impact on singers and voice users, the stigma around having a vocal injury, and how mindfulness can help with healing. Catherine is a singer, adjunct voice instructor, mindfulness teacher and researcher. She holds a graduate certificate in Applied Mindfulness and she offers online meditation courses specifically designed for singers and

Brain Training for Singers, Performers and Creatives

Dec 18 2023 40 mins  
In this episode I speak with Emilie Leyes. Emilie is a brain training specialist who holds a master’s in Mind-Body Medicine with a focus in self-directed mental practices to change the brain. She is trained and certified in Clinical Hypnosis, Positive Psychology, and Positive Neuroplasticity. Her work includes hypnosis, visualization, laughter yoga, journaling, reframing limiting

Performer to Storyteller with Will Reynolds

Nov 21 2023 54 mins  
My guest for this episode is Will Reynolds. Will is an actor, writer, teaching artist and the creator of the Inspired Actions Method™. He is the composer of the acclaimed Studio Cast Recording of THE VIOLET HOUR which has hit 1 million streams and counting. Will is also the co-founder of This MT Space - a musical theatre songwriting education platform. In this episode, we chat ab

The Heart of Performing with Lachuné

Nov 05 2023 21 mins  
In this episode, I speak with with Lachuné Boyd. Lachuné ia a multi-talented performer, recording artist and voice teacher. She shares her remarkable journey from her early days singing in church, to becoming a semifinalist on America's Got Talent, Season 18. Lachuné talks about how her creative process and passion for authenticity have shaped her teaching style and growth as a

Performance Success, Inspiration & Fitness Motivation with Charles Simmons

Nov 01 2023 38 mins  
In this episode, I speak with Charles Simmons. Charles has dedicated his life to music, performing arts and fitness. He is a singer, musician, performer, vocal coach, and fitness trainer and has spent over 20 years mentoring vocal athletes and athletes. Charles shares with us his exciting journey from being a live performer to recently becoming a musical theatre actor. He talks abo

Understanding the Art and Technique of Singing

Sep 24 2023 91 mins  
In this episode, I speak with one of North America’s premier vocal coaches, Spencer Welch. Well known for breaking down complex vocal concepts into easy-to-understand explanations and tips, Spencer is often hired to prepare recording artists and actors for studio, concert, theatre and film work. He is a teacher of teachers, training and certifying singing instructors world-wide.

Nutrition for the Vocal Athlete

Aug 20 2023 47 mins  
In this episode, I speak with Duncan Rock. Duncan is a healthcare practitioner and opera singer. As a singer he has spent over a decade singing roles in some of the world’s leading opera houses. As a healthcare practitioner, he holds masters degrees in both physiotherapy and nutritional science. He is a leading expert on nutrition for singers and professional voice users. His pla

Physio and Strength Training for Vocal Performers and Musicians

Aug 13 2023 33 mins  
In this episode, I speak with Abby Halpin. Abby holds her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and specializes in injury prevention, treatment, performance and fitness coaching for musicians, singers and performing artists. She is an avid athlete and her goal is to share the resources that sports fans and athletes have had access to for a long time with singers, musicians, and performers.