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119. What it means to Make it in Music with Ayo Awosika
Today we complete our interview with our good friend Ayo Awosika. We put a spotlight on the often misunderstood term “making it in the music industry” as well as diversifying revenue streams by simply pursuing your interests and some vocal tips from an absolute Pro.
Quote:“(With success) there is no arrival point, you continue to arrive and take the next step and the next…” - Ayo Awosika
Ayo Awosika is an LA-based vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. She is also a vocal/performance coach, music director, and arranger. She has toured and sung background vocals for artists including Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith, Rob Thomas, The Chainsmokers, Danny Elfman, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Carlos Santana, and Pentatonix, among others. Ayo has shared the stage or opened for the likes of Richie Havens, Ryan Shaw, Peter Eldridge, and Esperanza Spalding and has also performed with the Colorado Symphony.
She has performed on The Today's Show, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Ellen, BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, and The Voice, as well as the UK's top music TV show, Later...with Jools Holland. In 2019, she had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a vocalist in the choir heard throughout The Lion King film soundtrack. Since then her vocals have been recorded on scores for several TV shows and feature films like Minions 2, Nope, Creed III, Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and Despicable Me 4. Ayo is a Berklee College of Music graduate.
Her debut album, “We Best Not Wait,” produced by Scott Jacoby (John Legend, Sia) was released in 2016.
In 2023, she was commissioned to compose and conduct a new choral piece for a 250 person choir that debuted at the 2023 Sister Singers Network Festival in Cleveland, Ohio. Since then she has been commissioned to compose several choral pieces for various groups in the US, as well as being invited as a guest artist to workshop, perform, and guest conduct with these choral groups. The next one is with Cincinnati's MUSE choir at the end of April.
Most recently, she was a featured singer in Disney's 80s-90s Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl as well as a member of the choir for the 30th Anniversary Lion King Show.
Wow, right!? One of the greatest joys of being on this earth for a longer period of time is seeing the results of people's pursuits. Ayo is a prime example of how consistent pursuit and unwavering dedication can yield great results, and we are so grateful to be around to see it all come to fruition as well as share her story with you.
As always, thanks for joining us, and remember there is already enough for everyone; you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb. Stay happy, healthy, and wealthy. Most great desires will seem impossible until you get there, so just keep going and take the next step. This is Musicians Tip Jar.
Sing better instantly with these 6 simple warmups from Ayo Awosika: https://bit.ly/ivb10
Work with Ayo directly to elevate your voice: https://bit.ly/BookwithAyo
Subscribe to Ayo's Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/YTSubAyo
Ayo's IG: @ayoawosika (https://www.instagram.com/ayoawosika/)
Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com
Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi
https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock
Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support.
Quote:“(With success) there is no arrival point, you continue to arrive and take the next step and the next…” - Ayo Awosika
Ayo Awosika is an LA-based vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. She is also a vocal/performance coach, music director, and arranger. She has toured and sung background vocals for artists including Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith, Rob Thomas, The Chainsmokers, Danny Elfman, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Carlos Santana, and Pentatonix, among others. Ayo has shared the stage or opened for the likes of Richie Havens, Ryan Shaw, Peter Eldridge, and Esperanza Spalding and has also performed with the Colorado Symphony.
She has performed on The Today's Show, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Ellen, BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, and The Voice, as well as the UK's top music TV show, Later...with Jools Holland. In 2019, she had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a vocalist in the choir heard throughout The Lion King film soundtrack. Since then her vocals have been recorded on scores for several TV shows and feature films like Minions 2, Nope, Creed III, Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and Despicable Me 4. Ayo is a Berklee College of Music graduate.
Her debut album, “We Best Not Wait,” produced by Scott Jacoby (John Legend, Sia) was released in 2016.
In 2023, she was commissioned to compose and conduct a new choral piece for a 250 person choir that debuted at the 2023 Sister Singers Network Festival in Cleveland, Ohio. Since then she has been commissioned to compose several choral pieces for various groups in the US, as well as being invited as a guest artist to workshop, perform, and guest conduct with these choral groups. The next one is with Cincinnati's MUSE choir at the end of April.
Most recently, she was a featured singer in Disney's 80s-90s Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl as well as a member of the choir for the 30th Anniversary Lion King Show.
Wow, right!? One of the greatest joys of being on this earth for a longer period of time is seeing the results of people's pursuits. Ayo is a prime example of how consistent pursuit and unwavering dedication can yield great results, and we are so grateful to be around to see it all come to fruition as well as share her story with you.
As always, thanks for joining us, and remember there is already enough for everyone; you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb. Stay happy, healthy, and wealthy. Most great desires will seem impossible until you get there, so just keep going and take the next step. This is Musicians Tip Jar.
Sing better instantly with these 6 simple warmups from Ayo Awosika: https://bit.ly/ivb10
Work with Ayo directly to elevate your voice: https://bit.ly/BookwithAyo
Subscribe to Ayo's Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/YTSubAyo
Ayo's IG: @ayoawosika (https://www.instagram.com/ayoawosika/)
Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com
Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi
https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock
Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support.
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Today we complete our interview with our good friend Ayo Awosika. We put a spotlight on the often misunderstood term “making it in the music industry” as well as diversifying revenue streams by simply pursuing your interests and some vocal tips from an absolute Pro.
Quote:“(With success) there is no arrival point, you continue to arrive and take the next step and the next…” - Ayo Awosika
Ayo Awosika is an LA-based vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. She is also a vocal/performance coach, music director, and arranger. She has toured and sung background vocals for artists including Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith, Rob Thomas, The Chainsmokers, Danny Elfman, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Carlos Santana, and Pentatonix, among others. Ayo has shared the stage or opened for the likes of Richie Havens, Ryan Shaw, Peter Eldridge, and Esperanza Spalding and has also performed with the Colorado Symphony.
She has performed on The Today's Show, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Ellen, BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, and The Voice, as well as the UK's top music TV show, Later...with Jools Holland. In 2019, she had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a vocalist in the choir heard throughout The Lion King film soundtrack. Since then her vocals have been recorded on scores for several TV shows and feature films like Minions 2, Nope, Creed III, Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and Despicable Me 4. Ayo is a Berklee College of Music graduate.
Her debut album, “We Best Not Wait,” produced by Scott Jacoby (John Legend, Sia) was released in 2016.
In 2023, she was commissioned to compose and conduct a new choral piece for a 250 person choir that debuted at the 2023 Sister Singers Network Festival in Cleveland, Ohio. Since then she has been commissioned to compose several choral pieces for various groups in the US, as well as being invited as a guest artist to workshop, perform, and guest conduct with these choral groups. The next one is with Cincinnati's MUSE choir at the end of April.
Most recently, she was a featured singer in Disney's 80s-90s Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl as well as a member of the choir for the 30th Anniversary Lion King Show.
Wow, right!? One of the greatest joys of being on this earth for a longer period of time is seeing the results of people's pursuits. Ayo is a prime example of how consistent pursuit and unwavering dedication can yield great results, and we are so grateful to be around to see it all come to fruition as well as share her story with you.
As always, thanks for joining us, and remember there is already enough for everyone; you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb. Stay happy, healthy, and wealthy. Most great desires will seem impossible until you get there, so just keep going and take the next step. This is Musicians Tip Jar.
Sing better instantly with these 6 simple warmups from Ayo Awosika: https://bit.ly/ivb10
Work with Ayo directly to elevate your voice: https://bit.ly/BookwithAyo
Subscribe to Ayo's Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/YTSubAyo
Ayo's IG: @ayoawosika (https://www.instagram.com/ayoawosika/)
Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com
Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi
https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock
Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support.
Quote:“(With success) there is no arrival point, you continue to arrive and take the next step and the next…” - Ayo Awosika
Ayo Awosika is an LA-based vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. She is also a vocal/performance coach, music director, and arranger. She has toured and sung background vocals for artists including Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith, Rob Thomas, The Chainsmokers, Danny Elfman, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Carlos Santana, and Pentatonix, among others. Ayo has shared the stage or opened for the likes of Richie Havens, Ryan Shaw, Peter Eldridge, and Esperanza Spalding and has also performed with the Colorado Symphony.
She has performed on The Today's Show, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Ellen, BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, and The Voice, as well as the UK's top music TV show, Later...with Jools Holland. In 2019, she had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a vocalist in the choir heard throughout The Lion King film soundtrack. Since then her vocals have been recorded on scores for several TV shows and feature films like Minions 2, Nope, Creed III, Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and Despicable Me 4. Ayo is a Berklee College of Music graduate.
Her debut album, “We Best Not Wait,” produced by Scott Jacoby (John Legend, Sia) was released in 2016.
In 2023, she was commissioned to compose and conduct a new choral piece for a 250 person choir that debuted at the 2023 Sister Singers Network Festival in Cleveland, Ohio. Since then she has been commissioned to compose several choral pieces for various groups in the US, as well as being invited as a guest artist to workshop, perform, and guest conduct with these choral groups. The next one is with Cincinnati's MUSE choir at the end of April.
Most recently, she was a featured singer in Disney's 80s-90s Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl as well as a member of the choir for the 30th Anniversary Lion King Show.
Wow, right!? One of the greatest joys of being on this earth for a longer period of time is seeing the results of people's pursuits. Ayo is a prime example of how consistent pursuit and unwavering dedication can yield great results, and we are so grateful to be around to see it all come to fruition as well as share her story with you.
As always, thanks for joining us, and remember there is already enough for everyone; you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb. Stay happy, healthy, and wealthy. Most great desires will seem impossible until you get there, so just keep going and take the next step. This is Musicians Tip Jar.
Sing better instantly with these 6 simple warmups from Ayo Awosika: https://bit.ly/ivb10
Work with Ayo directly to elevate your voice: https://bit.ly/BookwithAyo
Subscribe to Ayo's Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/YTSubAyo
Ayo's IG: @ayoawosika (https://www.instagram.com/ayoawosika/)
Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com
Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi
https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock
Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support.