Vocal Lab

In this episode I sit down with the multi-talented Chin Injeti, who has made his mark on the music industry as a producer, singer, and songwriter. With over two decades of experience in the industry and having collaborated with heavyweights like Dr. Dre, Eminem, and P!nk, Chin has a wealth of knowledge and insights to share.

Chin shares his journey from being in a band (Bass is Base) to producing chart-topping hits, emphasizing the importance of taking risks and having faith in your abilities. He talks about the nuances of songwriting and the evolution of the production process, offering valuable tips and tricks for aspiring producers and songwriters.

In the interview, Chin also delves into the changing landscape of the music industry and how artists need to be adaptable to succeed in today's digital age. He offers strategies for navigating the business side of the industry and ways to stay motivated and inspired, despite the challenges.

Whether you're an aspiring musician or simply a lover of pop music, this episode is a must-listen.

Don't forget to subscribe to The Vocal Lab for more insightful conversations with music industry insiders. And if you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review on your favourite listening platform!

Where to find Chin:

IG: @chinstogram

Spotify: Chin Injeti

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In this episode I sit down with the multi-talented Chin Injeti, who has made his mark on the music industry as a producer, singer, and songwriter. With over two decades of experience in the industry and having collaborated with heavyweights like Dr. Dre, Eminem, and P!nk, Chin has a wealth of knowledge and insights to share.

Chin shares his journey from being in a band (Bass is Base) to producing chart-topping hits, emphasizing the importance of taking risks and having faith in your abilities. He talks about the nuances of songwriting and the evolution of the production process, offering valuable tips and tricks for aspiring producers and songwriters.

In the interview, Chin also delves into the changing landscape of the music industry and how artists need to be adaptable to succeed in today's digital age. He offers strategies for navigating the business side of the industry and ways to stay motivated and inspired, despite the challenges.

Whether you're an aspiring musician or simply a lover of pop music, this episode is a must-listen.

Don't forget to subscribe to The Vocal Lab for more insightful conversations with music industry insiders. And if you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review on your favourite listening platform!

Where to find Chin:

IG: @chinstogram

Spotify: Chin Injeti

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In this episode of The Vocal Lab, we sit down with Shari Ulrich, a legendary Canadian singer-songwriter with over four decades of experience in the music industry. Shari shares her insights on the music industry, touring, and band life, providing invaluable advice to emerging and aspirational artists.

We start by diving into Shari's musical journey and how she got started in the industry. She talks about the challenges and triumphs of being a female musician in the 70s, and how the industry has evolved since then. Shari shares her experiences touring and performing with some big names in music, and working with her own daughter, and how all of those experiences have shaped her as an artist.

We also discuss the current state of the music industry, including the impact of technology and social media on emerging artists. Shari shares her advice on how to navigate this ever-changing landscape, and how to stay true to your artistic vision while still being commercially successful.

Join me as I sit down with one of my absolute childhood heroes. Throughout the interview, Shari's warmth and wit shine through. Whether you're a fan of pop, rock, or folk music, or an aspiring musician yourself, this week's episodes of The Vocal Lab are not to be missed! As usual, tune in both Monday and Thursday for the complete experience.

WHERE TO FIND SHARI

Web: shariulrich.com

IG: @shari_here

FB: @ShariUlrichMusic

Spotify: Shari Urich

Apple Music: Shari Ulrich

The Shari Ulrich Songbird Tenor Guitar: https://bit.ly/3AwFoqI

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In this episode of The Vocal Lab, we sit down with Shari Ulrich, a legendary Canadian singer-songwriter with over four decades of experience in the music industry. Shari shares her insights on the music industry, touring, and band life, providing invaluable advice to emerging and aspirational artists.

We start by diving into Shari's musical journey and how she got started in the industry. She talks about the challenges and triumphs of being a female musician in the 70s, and how the industry has evolved since then. Shari shares her experiences touring and performing with some big names in music, and working with her own daughter, and how all of those experiences have shaped her as an artist.

We also discuss the current state of the music industry, including the impact of technology and social media on emerging artists. Shari shares her advice on how to navigate this ever-changing landscape, and how to stay true to your artistic vision while still being commercially successful.

Join me as I sit down with one of my absolute childhood heroes. Throughout the interview, Shari's warmth and wit shine through. Whether you're a fan of pop, rock, or folk music, or an aspiring musician yourself, this week's episodes of The Vocal Lab are not to be missed! As usual, tune in both Monday and Thursday for the complete experience.

WHERE TO FIND SHARI

Web: shariulrich.com

IG: @shari_here

FB: @ShariUlrichMusic

Spotify: Shari Urich

Apple Music: Shari Ulrich

The Shari Ulrich Songbird Tenor Guitar: https://bit.ly/3AwFoqI

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Theme music for The Vocal Lab by FreshEars Audio

Audio Editing for The Vocal Lab by Kurt Maas

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Are you an aspiring musician looking to make it big in the music industry? Do you dream of working with top musicians and producers, but aren't sure where to start? Then you won't want to miss this episode of The Vocal Lab, where we sit down with Jeff Zipp, a music producer with years of experience in the industry.

Jeff has worked with some of the biggest names in music and has developed unique insights and techniques for music production. In this episode, Jeff shares his expertise with us, revealing the secrets to success in the music industry.

One of the things that sets Jeff apart from other music producers is his ability to record music on-site, even in the most challenging environments. Jeff has worked on the hit TV show "The Amazing Race," where he was responsible for recording music on location. He shares his experiences on the show with us, discussing the challenges he faced and how he overcame them to create great music.

But Jeff's expertise isn't limited to recording music on location. He's also worked with top musicians in a variety of genres, helping them to develop their sound and create hit songs. In this episode, Jeff shares some of his favourite techniques for music production, discussing everything from finding the right tempo to choosing the best instrumentation.

Perhaps most importantly, Jeff shares his personal experiences and advice for aspiring musicians. He understands the challenges of breaking into the industry and offers practical tips for building a successful career in music. He also discusses the importance of staying true to yourself and your music, even as you navigate the complex and competitive world of the music industry.

If you're an aspiring musician looking to make it big in the music industry, then this episode of The Vocal Lab is a must-listen. Tune in now to learn from one of the best in the business and discover the secrets to music industry success!

As usual, this interview is split into two episodes - Monday and Thursday!

WHERE TO FIND JEFF

WEB: lightmachinerecords.com

IG: @lightmachinerecords

FB: @lightmachinerecords

The Amazing Race on CBS

Mix With The Masters https://mixwiththemasters.com/

Oblique Strategies by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt https://www.enoshop.co.uk/product/oblique-strategies?filter=Oblique%20Strategies

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Are you an aspiring musician looking to make it big in the music industry? Do you dream of working with top musicians and producers, but aren't sure where to start? Then you won't want to miss this episode of The Vocal Lab, where we sit down with Jeff Zipp, a music producer with years of experience in the industry.

Jeff has worked with some of the biggest names in music and has developed unique insights and techniques for music production. In this episode, Jeff shares his expertise with us, revealing the secrets to success in the music industry.

One of the things that sets Jeff apart from other music producers is his ability to record music on-site, even in the most challenging environments. Jeff has worked on the hit TV show "The Amazing Race," where he was responsible for recording music on location. He shares his experiences on the show with us, discussing the challenges he faced and how he overcame them to create great music.

But Jeff's expertise isn't limited to recording music on location. He's also worked with top musicians in a variety of genres, helping them to develop their sound and create hit songs. In this episode, Jeff shares some of his favourite techniques for music production, discussing everything from finding the right tempo to choosing the best instrumentation.

Perhaps most importantly, Jeff shares his personal experiences and advice for aspiring musicians. He understands the challenges of breaking into the industry and offers practical tips for building a successful career in music. He also discusses the importance of staying true to yourself and your music, even as you navigate the complex and competitive world of the music industry.

If you're an aspiring musician looking to make it big in the music industry, then this episode of The Vocal Lab is a must-listen. Tune in now to learn from one of the best in the business and discover the secrets to music industry success!

As usual, this interview is split into two episodes - Monday and Thursday!

WHERE TO FIND JEFF

WEB: lightmachinerecords.com

IG: @lightmachinerecords

FB: @lightmachinerecords

The Amazing Race on CBS

Mix With The Masters https://mixwiththemasters.com/

Oblique Strategies by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt https://www.enoshop.co.uk/product/oblique-strategies?filter=Oblique%20Strategies

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Audio Editing for The Vocal Lab by Kurt Maas

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This week on The Vocal Lab, I sit down with Jim Mcrath (pronounced McGraw). a Toronto-based composer best known for his television work, including the hit series: Degrassi: The Next Generation, Killjoys, CBC's Republic of Doyle and Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town. Interestingly, Jim's theme for Degrassi was featured in Drake's video "I'm Upset" which saw over 95 million views.

Jim has also written arrangements for such recording artists as Tom Cochrane (with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra), Ian Thornley and Big Wreck (with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra); the Tower of Power Horns, Manteca, The Northern Pikes, Chantal Kreviazuk, Sarah Slean, and most recently for Steven Page in concert with the Vancouver Symphony.

We talk about the interesting career path of intentionally going into writing for film and TV, by way of advertising to start. Since Jim has also done a lot of arranging for some major artists, we talk through some of the specifics around that part of the work as well.

This is an excellent interview to listen to for anyone looking at different career paths within the industry!

As usual, you will hear half the interview Monday, and the other half on Thursday!

www.jimmcgrath.ca

Also Mentioned:

YouTube: Scary Pockets

American Boy ft. Stacey Ryan Music & Leland Sklar

Walk This Way ft. Judith Hill

Documentary: 20 Feet From Stardom

Podcast: The Economics of Everyday Things, episode 3, My Sharona

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THE VOCAL LAB INSTAGRAM

THE VOCAL LAB WEBSITE

[email protected]

Theme music for The Vocal Lab by FreshEars Audio

Audio Editing for The Vocal Lab by Kurt Maas

Some links posted in the show notes may happen to be affiliate or partner links.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Vocal Lab, I sit down with Jim Mcrath (pronounced McGraw). a Toronto-based composer best known for his television work, including the hit series: Degrassi: The Next Generation, Killjoys, CBC's Republic of Doyle and Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town. Interestingly, Jim's theme for Degrassi was featured in Drake's video "I'm Upset" which saw over 95 million views.

Jim has also written arrangements for such recording artists as Tom Cochrane (with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra), Ian Thornley and Big Wreck (with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra); the Tower of Power Horns, Manteca, The Northern Pikes, Chantal Kreviazuk, Sarah Slean, and most recently for Steven Page in concert with the Vancouver Symphony.

We talk about the interesting career path of intentionally going into writing for film and TV, by way of advertising to start. Since Jim has also done a lot of arranging for some major artists, we talk through some of the specifics around that part of the work as well.

This is an excellent interview to listen to for anyone looking at different career paths within the industry!

As usual, you will hear half the interview Monday, and the other half on Thursday!

www.jimmcgrath.ca

Also Mentioned:

YouTube: Scary Pockets

American Boy ft. Stacey Ryan Music & Leland Sklar

Walk This Way ft. Judith Hill

Documentary: 20 Feet From Stardom

Podcast: The Economics of Everyday Things, episode 3, My Sharona

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THE VOCAL LAB INSTAGRAM

THE VOCAL LAB WEBSITE

[email protected]

Theme music for The Vocal Lab by FreshEars Audio

Audio Editing for The Vocal Lab by Kurt Maas

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On today's episode, you're getting me, and me alone. We're going to journey into all the ins and outs of working with a coach. For our purposes, we're talking about vocal coaching, but honestly, the same principals apply to any other kind of skill coaching - musical instruments, business, personal growth, you name it.

• Coaches hold up a mirror and help us identify, see, and learn the tools to navigate our roadblocks.
• You're going to hear me hold some possibly controversial opinions about working with different coaches.
• We're going to talk about who takes lessons, and why
• We'll talk about the difference between a teacher and a coach
• We'll talk about the what you get out of lessons, and the student's part in the process

Buckle up for the first solo episode with me! We'll do more of these over time, talking about all things voice and performance. If you have ideas for things you'd like to hear on the show, follow the link below!

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On today's show, we welcome drummer, singer, producer, and songwriter, Marc LaFrance. Marc has been a fixture in the Vancouver for over 4 decades. He has been the Drummer/Singer for Bachman & Turner and Randy Bachman since 2009, and is the Drummer/Singer with Cease & Desist. Notably, he has recorded with a vast array of prominent artists including Crowcuss, Chilliwack, Payolas, Loverboy, Trooper, Prism, Shari Ulrich, Bruce Miller, Straight Lines, Glass Tiger, Long John Baldry, Alice Cooper, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Cher, Carly Simon, Blue Murder, The Cult, David Lee Roth, Scorpions, Black Veil Brides, "Michael Bublé's Christmas in New York," and many others.

Marc and I talk about the what-I'd-do-differently and the what-I'd-do-agains, his music education, important career relationships, and creating longevity in the music industry. We talk about the perspective that this is indeed the music 'business', and there are some cross-sectional skills that are important. Marc talks about caring for his voice over the course of his career, and the physical requirements of being a singing drummer. We talk about his drum setup and posture to facilitate singing while playing, and about being at home out front and behind the kit.

Marc talks about the opportunities he had to work with Scholastic, and create music for video games and animation, and we get into the different organizations Marc has served with (on the Board), to lobby for artist rights, and the success of the music industry. Marc does a great job of explaining Neighbouring Rights, which is now administered by ACTRA RACS, and how significantly the concept has affected his career.

Make sure you catch both parts of this interview: episodes 25 (Monday) and 26 (Thursday)!

Be sure to check out Marc's new Eagles Tribute project: Take It To The Limit, the Ultimate Eagles Tribute at the Centennial Theatre, April 2, 2023

delinquentrecords.com

Instagram: @marc.lafrance1

Facebook: @marc.lafrance3

Recording Software / Apps Mentioned:

Sessionwire

Logic

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Audio Editing for The Vocal Lab by Kurt Maas

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