In this episode of Good Job Podcast with Beth Roars, Beth talks to Primal Fear’s and Gamma Ray’s vocalist, Ralf Scheepers. Ralf discusses his journey, how he developed his talent and the importance of staying grounded and humble. He also opens up about how he supported himself when starting out, what it takes to become a heavy metal singer and the way his voice and the music industry have changed since he began his career.
Sheena Ladwa - Preparation and Life Lessons
In this episode of the Good Job Podcast, Beth Roars chats to Sheena Ladwa; Director of Ultimate Artists Development Camp. Sheena and Beth speak about the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, maintaining a positive mindset and addressing mental ill-health. Sheena also opens up about her personal journey, growing up as a singer before transitioning into running an artist development camp, as well as the relationship between creativity and pain.
Featured Music: Sheena Ladwa - Unknown
Brian Kehew - Using Your Limitations
In this episode of Good Job Podcast, Beth Roars chats with sound engineer, producer and musician Brian Kehew. Brian Kehew produced Fiona Apple’s album ‘Extraordinary Machine’, worked as a sound engineer with Aretha Franklin and Black Sabbath and at the time of recording is on a World Tour with The Who. Brian shares his stories about some of the worlds greatest musicians, his tips for singers and producers to get the best sound in the studio, discusses combating stage fright and shares insights into why the top singers succeed.
Featured music: Zarah Mahler - Seven Nation Army
Danny Bou-Maroun (Ostura) - Making Room to Find Your Sound
In the season finale of the Good Job with Beth Roars, Beth’s guest is Music Producer, Ted Talk speaker and Composer for Cinematic Prog Rock band Ostura, Danny Bou-Maroun. Beth and Danny explore the differences between composing for yourself or for someone else and working as an independent artist compared to with a label. Danny gives his advice about how to keep motivated on a long term project and speaks about the process involved in creating The Room, Ostura’s latest album.
Dan Buckley - Finding Your Happy
In this episode of Good Job Podcast with Beth Roars, Beth talks to West End singer and actor Dan Buckley, who has starred in shows such as ‘The Book of Mormon’, ‘Loserville’ and ‘Eugenius’. Dan discusses his career from scrubbing dirty dishes to combating body image issues and what it takes to perform on the West End. Dan’s insights also include his experiences coping with performance anxiety and nervousness and how to decide whether or not a career in music and theatre is right for you.
Rasmus Bom Andersen (Diamond Head) - Living Up to Legacy
In this episode of the Good Job Podcast with Beth Roars, Beth chats to Rasmus Andersen. Rasmus - vocal coach, producer and lead singer of the legendary band, Diamond Head - talks about his journey and vocal development, honouring the Diamond Head legacy and teaches Beth how to sing metal.
Danny Ladwa - The Stammering Voice Orchestra
In this episode of Good Job with Beth Roars, Beth talks to Danny Ladwa – Beatboxer, Singer and founder of School of Beatbox and The Stammering Voice Orchestra. Beth chats to Danny about his stammer as a teenager and how gaining vocal confidence through his singing helped him through this period in his life. They also explore the correlation and differences between singing and beatboxing and discuss Danny’s instinctive approach as a beatboxer when it comes to finding his own voice.
Chris Rupp - Leaving Home and Finding Free
In this episode of the Good Job Podcast with Beth Roars, Beth speaks to Chris Rupp – Baritone Singer and Founder of All-American A Cappella Groups Home Free and 7th Ave as well as The Chris Rupp Project. Beth has a candid chat with Chris about his journey including what it was like leaving Home Free, the importance of following your heart even when it goes against the expectations of others and his advice for younger musicians.
Rhiannon Herridge - Back in Shipshape
In this episode of Good Job with Beth Roars, Beth talks to Welsh Opera Soprano Rhiannon Herridge, who was forced to give up her job performing on the prestigious Silversea cruise line due to vocal injury. Together they explore how to prevent and recover from vocal damage, how it affected Rhiannon’s confidence and how an old back injury may have even caused the problems in the first place. Rhiannon also chats about her struggle with perfectionism and what life is like working away and travelling the world on a ship.
Sarah Téibo - Singing the Gospel
In this episode of Good Job with Beth Roars, Beth Roars talks to MOBO nominated Gospel Singer Sarah Téibo. Beth and Sarah chat about how to juggle a busy work and family life whilst still creating music with passion. They also get to grips with how to deal with criticism, the difference between singing in and out of church and question if it is ever too late to start a career in music.
Joanna Forest - The Future of Classical Music
In this episode of Good Job Podcast with Beth Roars, Beth chats to Classical Crossover Soprano, Joanna Forest. Joanna is the first independent artist to hit Number 1 on the classical music charts and is the winner of this year’s Future Classic Women Awards. She talks to Beth Roars about her struggle with cancer, why she decided to go independent, building up her self-confidence and the importance of musical education.