Vocal Lab

Ep 95 - Jazz, PR & Showbiz Stories with the legendary Lesley Mitchell-Clarke

Lesley Mitchell-Clarke is a Toronto-based jazz publicist, media consultant, and arts journalist with a long-standing career in music and entertainment. A former child actress from a showbiz family, she has worked in TV production, toured as a performer, and led PR campaigns for artists like Joshua Redman, Blossom Dearie, and Janis Siegel, as well as labels including Warner Bros. Jazz and Concord. She has represented The Village Vanguard, the Montreal Jazz Festival, and other major events, while contributing writing to Hot House, The Whole Note, and more. Lesley continues to work internationally and is married to acclaimed jazz drummer Terry Clarke. During our chat, we talk about the keys to learning to promote yourself as an up and coming musician, the law of attraction's effect on opportunities, and removing nostalgia about the old ways to focus on the modern Music industry. Find: Web: https://lightworkhypnosis.com/ [https://lightworkhypnosis.com/] Instagram: @dr_hypno/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lesley-mitchell-clarke-960a99b [https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lesley-mitchell-clarke-960a99b] _________________________ SUBMIT YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS or SUGGEST A GUEST https://bit.ly/TVLBurningQ [https://bit.ly/TVLBurningQ] Instagram / thevocallabpodcast Tiktok / sararamsayvoice YouTube / @thevocallab Web: http://thevocallabpodcast.com/ [http://thevocallabpodcast.com/] Email: thevocallabstudios@gmail.com [thevocallabstudios@gmail.com] Theme music for The Vocal Lab by FreshEars Audio The Vocal Lab Podcast is produced by Alexi Johnson, 604 Podcast Network Some links posted in the show notes may happen to be affiliate or partner links.

Ep 94 - Scoring big with Hal Beckett on AI, Orchestras, and Film

Hal Beckett is an award-winning composer, conductor, and music producer with over 30 years in the industry. Based in Vancouver, he has composed for film, TV, opera, and symphonic ensembles, and is Music Director of the Vancouver Film Orchestra. His credits include conducting for Universal and Lionsgate, contributing to Michael Bublé's Crazy Love, and producing 102 national anthems for the 2010 Olympics with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. A passionate arts advocate, Hal is a board member for the Screen Composers Guild of Canada and teaches film music at UBC. During our chat, we talk about the differences he expects for people working in Music as AI develops, the biggest thing he would do for his career in Music if he had his time all over, and how he got the opportunities to orchestrate at the highest level. Find: https://www.halbeckett.com/ [https://www.halbeckett.com/] email: info@halbeckett.com [info@halbeckett.com] _________________________ SUBMIT YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS or SUGGEST A GUEST https://bit.ly/TVLBurningQ [https://bit.ly/TVLBurningQ] Instagram / thevocallabpodcast Tiktok / sararamsayvoice YouTube / @thevocallab Web: http://thevocallabpodcast.com/ [http://thevocallabpodcast.com/] Email: thevocallabstudios@gmail.com [thevocallabstudios@gmail.com] Theme music for The Vocal Lab by FreshEars Audio The Vocal Lab Podcast is produced by Alexi Johnson, 604 Podcast Network Some links posted in the show notes may happen to be affiliate or partner links.

Ep 93 - Sarah Whitten on Healing the Singer's Body to Unlock Vocal Freedom

Sarah Whitten, is an internationally known movement specialist for singers. Using principles of biomechanics, biotensegrity, and pain science, she works with singers' bodies to resolve pain and physical dysfunction to improve the singing voice. She holds an MA in Pedagogy, and an MM in Performance both from The Ohio State University. Additionally she is a 500-hour certified Yoga Instructor, and holds certifications in Movement for Trauma, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, Yoga Therapy, and Restore Your Core Method. She has presented and worked with singers and voice teachers at National and Regional NATS conferences, Opera Programs Berlin, The University of Toronto and numerous other schools and colleges. During our chat we talk through the key pieces of knowledge for understanding your body and performing vocally, recognizing what body pain is trying to tell us, and the different life changing resources that are available to singers who are struggling with their voice. Find: Instagram: @singer.synergy Facebook: @swhittenvocalyogi Web: https://sarahwhitten.com/ [https://sarahwhitten.com/] _________________________ SUBMIT YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS or SUGGEST A GUEST https://bit.ly/TVLBurningQ [https://bit.ly/TVLBurningQ] Instagram / thevocallabpodcast Tiktok / sararamsayvoice YouTube / @thevocallab Web: http://thevocallabpodcast.com/ [http://thevocallabpodcast.com/] Email: thevocallabstudios@gmail.com [thevocallabstudios@gmail.com] Theme music for The Vocal Lab by FreshEars Audio The Vocal Lab Podcast is produced by Alexi Johnson, 604 Podcast Network Some links posted in the show notes may happen to be affiliate or partner links.

Ep 92 - Bill Sample on Working with Legends & Crafting Timeless Music

Bill Sample is an award-winning composer, producer, arranger, and pianist, widely regarded as one of Vancouver's top "first call" musicians. With a career spanning decades, he has worked with legends like Ray Charles, Mel Tormé, Robben Ford, and served as Music Director for David Foster, performing alongside Celine Dion, Bryan Adams, and Peter Cetera. Bill has produced for artists including Leon and Eric Bibb, Jane Mortifee, and Marcus Mosely, and contributed to the Grammy-winning Ratatouille soundtrack. A graduate of the University of Victoria in Music Composition, he was inducted into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2003 and has received both the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal and an Ovation Award. In recent years, Bill has focused on original music projects, including his jazz trio album Small, solo piano release We Three Kings, and multiple albums with Darlene Cooper under their duo Wild Blue Herons, with a third release on the way. During our chat, we talk about some of the most interesting places & times to be to explore music throughout history, the potential for streaming services to completely change in the future, and the key to being offered more and more work in the music industry. Find: Web: www.billsamplemusic.com [https://www.billsamplemusic.com] Facebook: Bill.Sample963 Instagram: @Samp33 / @wildblueherons _________________________ SUBMIT YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS or SUGGEST A GUEST https://bit.ly/TVLBurningQ [https://bit.ly/TVLBurningQ] Instagram / thevocallabpodcast Tiktok / sararamsayvoice YouTube / @thevocallab Web: http://thevocallabpodcast.com/ Email: thevocallabstudios@gmail.com [thevocallabstudios@gmail.com] Theme music for The Vocal Lab by FreshEars Audio The Vocal Lab Podcast is produced by Alexi Johnson, 604 Podcast Network Some links posted in the show notes may happen to be affiliate or partner links.

Ep 91 - Jamie Leonhart on Finding Her Voice & Crafting Emotion Through Song

Drawing comparisons to Norah Jones, Feist, and Sarah Vaughan, singer-songwriter Jamie Leonhart blends jazz, indie-pop, and cabaret with sharp wit and emotional depth. A New York City native, she began her musical journey at age three and honed her craft through jazz ensembles, gospel choirs, and solo performances at iconic venues like Joe's Pub. Jamie's songwriting explores vulnerability, patience, and shifting perspectives, often drawing inspiration from nature. She's a sought-after voiceover artist (Lifetime, Kohl's, Neutrogena), session singer (Steely Dan, St. Vincent), and composer. A NEW YORK VOICES artist at The Public Theater/Joe's Pub, she created ESTUARY: an artist | mother story. Her albums the truth about suffering and the illusion of blue showcase her intricate compositions and powerhouse vocals. During our chat, we touch on Jamie's top tips for having her voice prepared for live performance, how she dealt with closeted perfectionism, and the key to being the best version of yourself in different studio scenarios. Find: https://www.jamieleonhart.com/ [https://www.jamieleonhart.com/] Instagram: @jamieleonhart SUBMIT YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS or SUGGEST A GUEST https://bit.ly/TVLBurningQ [https://bit.ly/TVLBurningQ] Instagram / thevocallabpodcast Tiktok / sararamsayvoice YouTube / @thevocallab Web: http://thevocallabpodcast.com/ [http://thevocallabpodcast.com/] Email: thevocallabstudios@gmail.com [thevocallabstudios@gmail.com] Theme music for The Vocal Lab by FreshEars Audio The Vocal Lab Podcast is produced by Alexi Johnson, 604 Podcast Network Some links posted in the show notes may happen to be affiliate or partner links.