The Roarcast

Explore the fascinating intersection of body, mind, and voice in this enlightening episode featuring Jennie Morton, an osteopath with a masters in psychology specialising in performing arts medicine. We talk about the fascinating connections between your feet, your voice, and everything in between!Watch the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwZh77SU8H800:00 Introduction to Jenny Morton and Performing Arts Medicine01:09 Understanding Osteopathy and Body Intelligence04:27 Stress, Pain, and the Artist's Body06:19 Performing Arts Medicine: Common Issues and Solutions13:45 The Fascial Connection: From Feet to Voice22:59 The Body's Intelligence and Emotional Responses46:00 The Impact of Body Language on Emotions47:17 Mirror Neurons and Audience Interaction52:10 Telegraphing Confidence as an Artist01:00:03 The Role of Anger in Performance01:10:23 Balancing Anxiety and Joy01:18:23 The Journey to Self for Artists01:22:52 Embracing Curiosity and IntuitionJennie's YouTube: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jenniemorton9317The Embodied Dancer Health Hub:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOb7vNhGezOtI_wQg6yhgeAJennie's Course: https://www.jenniemorton.com/anatomyofanartist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Studies have recently found an increasing amount of people are at risk of hearing damage and that part of that is down to the volume at which we consume music. Is it possible to enjoy a gig without damaging your ears? And how do we know if we're at risk? On this episode of In Focus, Beth and Tom are joined by Tom Trones from Minuendo. Tom is passionate about music, a guitar player and backing singer who has made it his passion to maintain our enjoyment of music whilst protecting our hearing with the Minuendo earplugs. We hope you enjoy the episode! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NB: This isn’t a sponsored podcast, but we think the Minuendo earplugs are a great idea, so if you want to check them out, here's a link - https://www.minuendo.com/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out our second channel (ROAR!): https://www.youtube.com/c/roarrawrSupport the Podcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our latest Roarcast guest is accent coach Pamela Vanderway from Dialect Coach Worldwide. Beth chatted to as part of the the video "Why Do Singers Lose Their Accent When They Sing?" and the interview was so insightful we thought we'd share the whole interview with you all. Topics covered include the role of accent in singing, how vocal styles develop and Pamela's thoughts on vocal training. There are also insights into how social dynamics affect music and the accents used within them.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pamela's Website - https://www.dialectcoachesworldwide.comOriginal Video - Why do Singers lose their accents when they sing?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Feedback and ideas for future videos/podcasts are always welcomed! Email [email protected] the Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Roarcast, Beth chats to Melissa Cross, vocal coach to many of the world's top metal stars. Melissa has worked with artists including Slipknot, The Disturbed, Killswitch Engage and Arch Enemy to help them achieve extreme vocals safely.Beth and Melissa cover the journey from classically trained vocal coach into metal, some technical insight into fry screaming as well as talking about the truth behind the stereotypes surrounding metal. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Feedback and ideas for future videos/podcasts are always welcomed! Email [email protected] the Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new season of 'Good Job with Beth Roars' kicks off with a bang, with Beth being joined by lead singer of Jinjer, 'Tatiana Shamayluk. Tatiana's vocals are both genre defying and defining. Jinjer are a metal band that take influences from Jazz, Reggae and Funk and Tatiana is at the centre of their unique sound. We find out about Tatiana's journey from being a student in Ukraine to a metal artist, how she learned to scream and her thoughts on being an introvert in life but finding her extrovert on stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelli-Leigh chats to Beth Roars. Kelli-Leigh has had an amazing and varied career, touring the world as a backing vocalist for Leona Lewis and Adele and as well as being the uncredited singer on two number one singles. She has now formed her own record label ‘Music Core’ and is rapidly finding success under her own name. The pair chat about success, Kelli-Leigh’s experiences working across the industry at the highest level and why it is now her time to walk the red carpet in her own right.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kelli Leigh - https://www.kelli-leigh.com----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Feedback and ideas for future videos/podcasts are always welcomed! Email [email protected] the Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Beth speaks to singer and actor Ramin Karimloo. Ramin set out as a teenager to follow his dream of playing the title role in Phantom of the Opera. On his way, he’s earned himself a place among the top Musical Theatre performers in the West End. Ramin speaks about his journey - from experiencing different countries as a child to teaching himself to act, embracing his own style and staying hungry to learn. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Feedback and ideas for future videos/podcasts are always welcomed! Email [email protected] the Podcast----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast Episode Highlights:01.27 - What was Ramin Karimloo’s worst ever job?02.11 - What was Ramin’s journey to Canada? 04.25 - Journey into music/theatre06.23 - Ramin talks about the school trip where he first saw Phantom of the Opera07.59 - Fate vs Hard work09.11 - Ramin speaks about his learning journey14.39 - Ramin’s career progression and journey into Phantom21.33 - Olivier nomination and attitude towards awards23.16 - Quickfire Round24.11 - Fun fact25.36 - What is success and are there qualities that unite successful people?26.47 - What makes a great singer?30.42 - Self doubt31.52 - What has been Ramin’s greatest challenge?34.32 - Greatest accomplishment35.25 - What one quality or ability would Ramin choose to pick up? 36.58 - Ramin’s unique journey contributing towards his unique voice40.00 - Advice for people entering the entertainment industry----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Resources Mentioned:Beth Roars: Website  YouTube  Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Patreon Ramin Karimloo: Website YouTube  Instagram Twitter Facebook Podcast - The Hang Public Enemy, The Tragically Hip (Gordon Downie), Tracy Chapman, Johnny CashShah’s Imperial GuardMiss Saigon, Les Mis, Phantom of the Opera, Love Never DiesUta Hagen, Lee StrasbergColm Wilkinson (The Phantom Ramin originally saw)Tom Hanks, Earl CarpenterCameron Mackintosh, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gaston Leroux The Avett Brothers (Seth Avett)Mandy Karimloo (Ramin’s wife) Dee Cannon (Acting Coach)Benedict Cumberbatch, Regents Park Open Air TheatreAlexander McKenzie SchoolOlivier nomination for Love Never DiesJoe Cocker - You are so beautiful Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s Roarcast guest is Aryana Sayeed. Aryana is one of Afghanistan’s biggest stars, a judge on both The Voice Afghanistan and The Afghan Star and an inspiring woman who uses her profile to campaign for Women’s Rights. She continues to perform music in Afghanistan a country in which music was banned until 2001 and has won many awards for her activism such as an Atlantic Council Freedom Award and a Bravery Award from the Government of Afghanistan. Aryana has made it her life mission to fight inequality in her home country and across the world, she speaks about how music impacts people and how she deals with some of the abuse she gets as a result of speaking out.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Feedback and ideas for future videos/podcasts are always welcomed! Email [email protected] the Podcast----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast Episode Highlights:01.55 - What is Aryana Sayeed’s worst ever job?02.32 - Was it always Aryana’s dream to be a singer?04.54 - Beth asks about Aryana’s work championing women and working for equal human rights 07.40 - What was it like for Aryana during the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, during which time music was banned?10.11 - Have the different countries and cultural influences Aryana has experienced affected her music, and does she feel these things stemmed from childhood?13.36 - Did Aryana find it difficult having childhood experiences of war and moving to a country where other children couldn’t relate to them? 14.50 - How does Aryana deal with abuse and trolls? 16.34 - Does Aryana doubt her ability to make an impact?17.30 - Quickfire round18.29 - Fun fact20.45 - How does Aryana Sayeed approach her creative process?21.57 - What changes for Aryana in how her music is received in different countries?24.15 - What is the difference between singing in the three languages Aryana performs in? Would she ever sing in English?25.42 - Why is singing live important for Aryana?27.31 - Does Aryana ever get performance anxiety?28.30 - Greatest challenge and greatest accomplishment32.04 - If Aryana could wake up with one quality or ability, what would it be?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Resources Mentioned:Beth Roars: Website  YouTube  Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Patreon Aryana Sayeed:  Website YouTube   Instagram  Twitter   Facebook  TalibanMusic being banned in AfghanistanJ-Lo, Destiny's Child, Beyonce, Shakira Farsi, Hindi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Feedback and ideas for future videos/podcasts are always welcomed! Email [email protected] the Podcast----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 riffs08.30 - 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 round12.20 - Fun fact on Melisma14.13 - 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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Resources Mentioned:Beth Roars: Website  YouTube  Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Patreon Natalie Weiss:  Website  YouTube   Instagram  Facebook  Twitter  Madonna, Billy Joel, Janet Jackson, Tori KellyPennstate UniversityGreatest love of all - Whitney HoustonNodulesPeter Pan, Les Mis, DreamgirlsAmerican IdolMyMentor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Harish Sivaramakrishnan of Agam. Agam are an intriguing fusion of Prog Rock and South Indian Classical Music. Beth asks Harish how this came about and he reveals his western influences including Dream Theater and Tool. Beth and Harish also discuss the balance between viability and creativity when working on your music and how Harish has maintained a second career throughout his musical journey, working as an engineer. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Feedback and ideas for future videos/podcasts are always welcomed! Email [email protected] the Podcast----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast Episode Highlights:01.28 - What is Harish’s worst-ever job and at what point in his life was that?02.52 - How did Harish’s interest in music start?04.15 - Beth asks Harish what happens within an Indian singing lesson07.00 - Harish explains how he combines South Indian Classical Music with Prog Rock with his band Agam10.37 - How has Harish found having another career being an engineer?12.52 - Has Harish pursued engineering out of choice or necessity?14.31 - The importance of multi-tasking16.54 - Has Harish found a cross-over in skills required for engineering and being a musician?19.46 - Quickfire Round20.48 - Fun fact22.00 - Does Harish believe more in fate or choice?23.57 - What has been Harish’s biggest challenge?26.18 - How do you achieve a balance between being confident in what you’re producing artistically and making sure the art you produce is viable30.19 - What does Harish consider his greatest accomplishment?32.29 - If he could choose, what quality or ability would Harish wake up with tomorrow?33.18 - How important has introspection been to Harish’s music and also his overall life?34.57 - Advice for people wanting to enter the music industry----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Resources Mentioned:Beth Roars: Website  YouTube  Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Patreon Harish Sivaramakrishnan: YouTube  Instagram  Facebook Agam: Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Spotify WikipediaMembers of Agam mentioned: T Praveen Kumar, Swamy Seetharaman Harish’s Inspirations - Dream Theater, Rush, Iron Maiden, Snarky Puppy, Opeth, ToolPolyrhythm, Mixed Meter (see Time Signature), Pitch & Modal Shifts (see mode)Carnatic Music, Hindustani MusicBollywood, Cinemas of India Harmonium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.