ep3 Tamara Beatty sees your voice

Almost Famous Enough

ep3 Tamara Beatty sees your voice
released February 6, 2025
1:47:56

In this episode, host Glen Erickson sits down with renowned vocal coach Tamara Beatty to discuss the moments that shaped her career and the intricate world of vocal coaching. Tamara shares personal stories from her early days, the diverse challenges faced by aspiring and professional singers, and her impactful behind-the-scenes work as a voice coach consultant on high-profile TV shows like 'The Voice' and 'The Masked Singer.' They dive into the importance of vocal fitness, the evolution of the music industry, and Tamara's upcoming VoiceFit app designed to help singers maintain their vocal health. Don't miss this insightful conversation filled with anecdotes, expert advice, and an in-depth look at the artist's journey.

Guest website: https://www.tamarabeatty.com/
Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicefitapp/
Guest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/TamaraBeatty

hosts: Glen Erickson, Alexi Erickson
Almost Famous Enough website: https://www.almostfamousenough.com
AFE instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostfamousenough

Almost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream. Through these conversational biographies, truth and vulnerability provide more than a topical roadmap or compile some career advice; they can appeal to the dreamer in us all, with stories that can teach us, inspire us, and even reconcile us, and make us feel like we made a new friend along the way.

00:00 Introduction

01:51 Catching Up with Tamara

05:02 Tamara's Journey: From Canada to Coaching

08:25 The Evolution of a Voice Coach

11:11 The Influence of Sports on Coaching

14:33 The Art of Vocal Coaching

19:20 The Voice: A Career-Changing Opportunity

24:08 Navigating the Competitive World of Vocal Coaching

36:58 The Impact of The Voice on Tamara's Career

44:34 Navigating the Blind Auditions

45:47 The Reality of TV Show Delays

46:17 Coaching Under Pressure

48:02 The Evolution of Singing Competitions

48:31 Common Threads in Aspiring Artists

52:35 The Changing Music Industry Landscape

01:01:01 Stages of an Artist's Career

01:05:31 Maintaining Vocal Health on Tour

01:08:40 The Importance of Vocal Warm Downs

01:09:28 Voice Fit App: A Toolkit for Singers

01:13:59 Celebrity Encounters and Inspirations

01:19:06 The Best Vocal Takes and Live Performances

01:21:52 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

01:26:43 Post-Fame with Alexi

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Conversation with Tamara Beatty (The Voice, The Masked Singer) (00:01:51)

3. Post-Fame with Alexi (01:26:43)