- 14. What Artists Need to Know About PR
In today's episode I’m talking our Pro Vocal Artist PR & marketing expert AK Siegel! Hopefully our conversation will help you make the most informed decision possible about potentially outsourcing your publicity for your music, or doing it yourself! 🥳
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👋🏻 *A BIT ABOUT ME:*
I'm a voice & business coach and I help singers become the ultimate professional through my online mentorship programme Pro Vocal Artist.
I'm the founder of Voiceworks Studio, an Irish based vocal tuition school.
I'm a retired vocalist. I've worked with artists including Bon Iver, Damien Rice, Roisin Murphy (Moloko), Gilbert O'Sullivan, Jenny Greene & The RTE Concert Orchestra, James Vincent McMorrow and many more. I've worked for TV productions including Dancing with the Stars and The Late, Late Show. I released an album called In My Nature in 2019.
I've a Masters in vocal performance, education diploma (LRSL), certification in habit training (Tiny Habits) and I'm a former board member of Vocology in Practice, global network of voice experts. I'm also a mentor for VocalizeU, the LA based artist mentorship intensive.
26m | Nov 22, 2022 - 13. ✋🏻 Stop Pretending You Don’t Want Fans
I’ve got an important mindset shift about this today that I hope will help you unlock this limiting belief!
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TIMECODING
00:00 Intro
00:35 Having Fans would be a NICE BUNOS
01:25 Motivated by the FAME
01:46 The BAD kind of Intention
02:00 The Desire to Contribute
02:44 Your Gift for Singing
03:11 Are you a MUSICAL Withholder
03:28 Outro
7m | Aug 1, 2022 - 12. 3 Steps to Interpret Any Lyric
Today I wanna share with you how to interpret any lyric in three easy steps. Lyric interpretation can be a great way to understand the underlying meaning of a song or to get some creative writing inspiration. So if you're ready to start decoding lyrics, this is for you.
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TIMECODING
00:00 Intro
01:10 Step 1: Come up with your own take
03:50 Step 2: Find out the internet's take genius
05:05 Step 3: Decide your take
07:57 Outro
11m | Jul 26, 2022 - 11. How to sing with emotions?
Let me share with you today the reason why I want take the mystery out of being emotionally authentic when we sing both in the recording studio and on stage.
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TIMECODING
00:00 Intro
01:03 Why is emotional connecting when singing important?What’s the goal of a performance or a record?
02:37 Singer’s Task V Listener’s Task
03:06 Song Example: I will always love you
03:27 What is my goal when I sing this song?
03:59 Using Emotion As A Tool
06:12 Wheel of emotions
07:46 Outro
12m | Jul 18, 2022 - 10 Why I Hate the Term “Self Care”
If you’re tired of feeling guilty for both not resting enough whilst simultaneously not working enough, this episode is for you.
Because in today’s video I want to release you from the concept of
“Self-Care”
and give you a better alternative to leading a happy life as an artist. I’m confident that this perspective, albeit a potentially controversial one, is a helpful reframe for everyone, but especially for my vocal artists and anyone in charge of their working time like
- freelancers
- entrepreneur
- creative
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TIMECODING
00:00 Intro
00:25 Release from the concept of self care
02:12 Adler and his definition of happiness
04:17 Who made up a weekend?: Henry Ford
05:20 What can I do to make my work more enjoyable for me now?
06:30 Makey Morning
06:49 interpretation of self care
07:04 Advocating all the basic
07:28 Very ritualistic way of starting the day
08:19 What hard work is?
08:58 Outro
13m | Jul 11, 2022 - 9 Why Singers Should Quit Alcohol
Let me share with you the reasons why I gave up drinking alcohol 🍷 for GOOD! 👋🏻 ✌🏻
Well, so far so good… and why I think all musicians, especially singers with ambition, should consider doing the same!
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TIMECODING
00:00 | Intro
00:55 | Reason 1 - Your Vocal Health
06:40 | Reason 2 - Alcohol drains your resources
09:58 | Reason 3 - Alcohol negatively impacts the quality of your sleep
12:22 | Reason 4 - Drinking Makes it More Challenging to Build Authentic Confidence and Charisma
16:00 | Outro
20m | Jul 4, 2022 - 8. Mindset and Intention When Singing Work with Me
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56m | Feb 16, 2022 - 7. Get Out of Your Head and Post Already!
In today's episode I share with you my framework for content marketing and how to overcome two of the biggest hang-ups you might have when it comes to posting online.
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👋🏻 A BIT ABOUT ME: I'm a voice & business coach and I help singers become the ultimate professional through my online mentorship programme Pro Vocal Artist. I'm the founder of Voiceworks Studio, an Irish based vocal tuition school. I'm a retired vocalist. I've worked with artists including Bon Iver, Damien Rice, Roisin Murphy (Moloko), Gilbert O'Sullivan, Jenny Greene & The RTE Concert Orchestra, James Vincent McMorrow and many more. I've worked for TV productions including Dancing with the Stars and The Late, Late Show. I released an album called In My Nature in 2019. I've a Masters in vocal performance, education diploma (LRSL), certification in habit training (Tiny Habits) and I'm a former board member of Vocology in Practice, global network of voice experts. I'm also a mentor for VocalizeU, the LA based artist mentorship intensive.
31m | Jan 18, 2022 - 6. You Don't Need Anyone's Approval to Call Yourself a Singer
In today’s episode I discuss the reason why so many singers lose their way whether it's ending up on a path with the wrong singing teacher or never feeling ready to be deemed a "Real Singer".
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21m | Jan 6, 2022 - 5. How to Deal With Content Creation When You Just Want to Sing Songs
In today’s episode I outline the context and approach you need as you, the singer/songwriter accept the supporting role of content creator.
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33m | Dec 26, 2021 - 4. How to Stick To A Daily Vocal Practice
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This week's challenge:
Step 1: Think of one habit you’d like to add to your day that would take less than 5 minutes and is easy to do. Example - take my vitamins, floss my teeth, do 5 squats, water my plants, drink a glass of water first thing in the morning..
Step 2: Find another existing behaviour of yours and put your new habit AFTER it. Example after I brush my teeth I will floss. After I switch on the coffee machine I will do 5 squats. The existing behaviour is your prompt.
Step 3: You need to celebrate immediately after by saying yay, go me, well done, wohoo or anything that makes you feel good. Emotions create habits, if your brain associates a positive emotion with doing a behaviour it’s going to want to repeat it.
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Work with Me19m | Oct 19, 2020 - 3. Becoming the Artist of Your Dreams
In today’s episode I'm talking to anyone who wants to have a career as an original music artist OR someone who has established a career already and maybe you've hit a wall, you want to change things up, restart or even start over, blank page!
EXERCISE (Timecode: 8mins 50seconds)
Question 1:
So you're looking into the future, 2 years from now, October 2022. The phone rings and you're expecting some REALLY GOOD NEWS in relation to your artist career. Who is this call from? And what do they say? Pause audio, ponder and pen to paper.
Question 2:
It's a Thursday, you're packing your bags to go on tour for the next month. You're about to open for an amazing act and your manager thinks their audience will become instant fans of yours! Who is the act that you are opening up for? Pause, ponder and pen to paper.
Question 3:
You're looking at everything you packed to make sure you've included all of your live show outfits. Describe your favourite one. Pause, ponder and pen to paper.
Question 4:
You've been nominated for an award this year so you're going to have to take a two day break from the tour to accept it.
1. Who is the awarding body?
2. What is the category? (single of the year, best soundtrack, best music video, best live performance, best country single?)
3. Who are the other nominees?
- get specific!!! Pause, ponder and pen to paper.
Question 5:
A multi-platinum artist attended a live performance from your last tour and they want you to write for them. Who is the artist? Pause, ponder and pen to paper.
Question 6:
You sit down on your bed, tired from packing and go on to your instagram DMs to read some messages from your fans who will be at the shows coming up. Write down one of the messages from a fan and describe the fan - Age/Gender/Interests/Personality/Adversity/Career/School Take a few mins, pause me and pen to paper.
Question 7:
You're sending a pump it up! message to your band/production whatsapp group. Who is in this group? What kind of line-up are you touring with? Pause, ponder and pen to paper. (it’s so exciting I can’t wait for you to do this tour!
Work with Me13m | Oct 4, 2020 - 2. Top 10 Vocal Health Tips
My top ten tips for voice users who want to prevent vocal fatigue. These tips apply to teachers, singers, speakers and anyone who wants to take good care of their precious voice and themselves!
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Jar of Feelings: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Feelings-Jar-Free-Spirit-Publishing/dp/1575429136
Vocology in Practice: https://vocologyinpractice.com/
31m | Sep 20, 2020
