010: Brent Smith – Healthy Body, Healthy Voice – Part II
This is Part II of the interview with Shinedown frontman, Brent Smith. Brent’s easygoing yet direct manner comes across throughout our entire conversation. He is truly a rockstar who has figured out life balance despite his massive touring and having a family. Last week, we started to unveil why it’s essential for Brent to train […]
009: Brent Smith – Healthy Body, Healthy Voice – Part I
Addiction is something that plagues all kinds of people – especially creatives or performers who are feeling constant pressure. Brent Smith was on top of the lead singer world, fronting Shinedown, a rock band with 17 singles that have hit #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. And amidst all that, he still dealt with […]
008: James LaBrie – Triumph Over Vocal Injury – Part II
This is Part II of our conversation with Dream Theater’s lead singer James LaBrie. Last week, we began what seems like one of the most transparent conversations I’ve ever had about vocal injury and how a professional singer like him can recover and continue to create great music. Today, we continue the discussion as James […]
007: James LaBrie – Triumph Over Vocal Injury – Part I
Dream Theater is legendary for its complex, progressive music, and James LaBrie, their lead singer, is legendary for his ability to weave a melody over rapidly evolving time signatures and musical textures. James has a massive range and a distinctive, gathered sound which cuts through to deliver his message. Not only does James sing complex […]
006: Geoff Castellucci: Beyond Basso Profundo – Part II
This is Part II of our conversation with musician, bass singer, and arranger, Geoff Castellucci. Last week, we started to brush just the surface of what makes Geoff Castellucci so incredible. We talked about his origins and how he began singing with members of VoicePlay way back in middle school. We also discussed some of […]
005: Geoff Castellucci: Beyond Basso Profundo – Part I
If you’ve never experienced the glory of your entire room rumbling as if a sonic earthquake had struck, and noticed that the screws and your shells were starting to come loose, then you haven’t heard Geoff Castellucci on an adequate speaker system. Known for his ability to sing mind-boggling bass notes that are so low […]
004: Devin Townsend – Heavy Metal Genius and Life Philosopher – Part II
Last week, we started to take a peek inside the incredible genius of Devin Townsend – an extreme metal singer, songwriter, and producer… and notably, a life philosopher as well. Devin’s on-stage persona may be larger-than-life, hardcore, and sometimes even extraterrestrial. Yet while getting to know him, I quickly realized Devin is also incredibly humble, […]
003: Devin Townsend – Heavy Metal Genius and Life Philosopher – Part I
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the bizarre genius of an extreme metal singer, songwriter, and producer? Devin Townsend, known to many as “Hevy Devy,” was one of my earlier introductions to metal on YouTube. He quickly became one of my most beloved because of his wide range of vocal styles from musical theater […]
002: Elizabeth Zharoff: Getting to Know Your Host with Julia Nilon – Part II
Last week, we started off our interview series by putting me – your host – in the interviewee’s seat. We invited Julia Nilon, my fellow vocal nerd and YouTube colleague to do the interviewing and dig into my past. We wrapped up last week by talking about vocal damage and recovery. Today, we’ll continue the chat […]
001: Elizabeth Zharoff: Getting to Know Your Host with Julia Nilon – Part I
Curious about the world of opera? Today, I’m sharing my journey from literally singing on a tractor to carving out a professional career in opera. To begin our interview series, we’re going to flip the table as I will be put in the proverbial hot seat. While I do enjoy performing and occasionally taking the spotlight, […]