Today’s guest is Musical Theatre singer, vocal coach, former American Idol Contestant and queen of riffing Natalie Weiss.

Natalie opens up about her recent experience with a vocal haemorrhage while working on an off-broadway show. She also chats with Beth about what she thinks makes a great voice and how she deals with the insecurity of working in the musical theatre industry.

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Podcast Episode Highlights:

• 01.26 - What is Natalie’s worst ever job?
• 02.03 - What was Natalie Weiss’ journey into the arts?
• 04.22 - How have nodules affected Natalie?
• 05.41 - Why does Natalie prefer coaching to singing now? 
• 06.26 - What was Natalie’s American Idol experience?
• 07.16 - Breaking down the riffs
• 08.30 - Can anyone learn to riff?
• 10.02 - What makes a great singer?
• 10.21 - Natalie opens up about having a vocal haemorrhage 
• 11.31 - Quickfire round
• 12.20 - Fun fact on Melisma
• 14.13 - What is success to Natalie Weiss? Does she ever doubt herself?
• 15.30 - Does Natalie read her Youtube comments?
• 16.38 - What personality traits does Natalie think have been helpful to her in her coaching/singing?
• 17.47 - What advice does Natalie have for anyone dealing with anxiety?
• 19.48 - What type of voice or personality make the ideal student?
• 21.20 - What does Natalie consider her greatest accomplishment?
• 21.55 - Biggest challenge?
• 23.00 - Can Natalie switch off her coaching brain when she goes to shows?
• 23.30 - If Natalie could have a new quality or ability, what would it be?
• 24.00 - Advice for people in the entertainment industry

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Resources Mentioned:

• Beth Roars: Website  YouTube  Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Patreon 
• Natalie Weiss:  Website  YouTube   Instagram  Facebook  Twitter  
• Madonna, Billy Joel, Janet Jackson, Tori Kelly
• Pennstate University
• Greatest love of all - Whitney Houston
• Nodules
• Peter Pan, Les Mis, Dreamgirls
• American Idol
• MyMentor

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