The Power of Block Scheduling for Singers Who Are Serious About Their Music Career
Have you heard the myth that creatives, like us, are not cut out for the business side of things? Well, I'm here to tell you that it's possible to harmonize your creative gifts with a bit of business savvy in order to create a beautiful symphony of entrepreneurial,...
AirGigs vs Soundbetter, Which is Better?
I've been a session vocalist since 2009 and get asked this question quite a bit so I figured I'd put down my thoughts in a blog post. After all my years in session vocals, which platform is best, AirGigs or Soundbetter? Well, I think this is a very personal...
The Power of Belief
In this series I shed some light on what transpired on my journey of going from waiting tables, dreaming of one day being a "real singer", to present day where I make my full-time income from music. In this video I chat about the power of Belief. In my opinion it is...
[Press Release] Audrey Callahan releases her Debut Christmas EP
San Diego, CA, Release: November 27, 2020. For Immediate Release. Audrey Callahan announces the release of her much anticipated, first-ever, Christmas EP. The Magic Of Christmas goes world-wide on November 27, 2020. Featuring well-known producers such as Thomas Barsoe...
How to Create Your Own Luck | 5 Tips for Singers
One of my favorite things to do is talk with aspiring singers about their goals and share any tidbits of knowledge that may have helped me along the way. The phrase "wow, you're so lucky" has come up in conversation a few times before and although I know it's meant as...
Best Generator for Fulltime RVing/Boondocking?
As a full-time singer/songwriter, I need constant power while I travel in order to bring my creations to life. Learn from my husband Shane what type and which brand of generator is best for the full-time traveling RVer.
The Ultimate Single or Album Release Checklist (Updated for 2022)
Releasing music is one of my favorite times of year, but it can also be the most time consuming and daunting as there is so much to do! Rest assured that if you just start early, take baby steps and keep this checklist handy, your release process will remain just as exciting as when you made the music.
How I stay connected while on the road
As digital nomads, connectivity is almost as important as the views for us. Find out how I’m able to keep up with my singing schedule, upload YouTube videos, call family and more all while boondocking (no hookup camping) in remote locations in my RV.
Session Singing 101: How it works, Getting Paid and More
I teamed up with one of my favorite companies AirGigs to create this tutorial that covers exactly how their awesome platform works. This platform has brought me so many wonderful opportunities in the world of session singing and plays a large part in me being able to...
Rewiring your brain for happiness and success
We have good days and we have bad days. We’re happy, we’re sad and we're everything in between. We are multifaceted and we are meant to be that way. It's how we process our bad days however that keeps us in the shadows of life or brings us to the light. Our real power...
A negative mind will never give you a positive life
Although often misused, the negative mind is quite powerful. This part of our brain that reacts negatively to everything is ultimately there to serve and protect us. It's always looking for potential pitfalls to help keep us out of harms way. It's impossible for the...
The Illusion Of Separation
Ego is the ultimate limiter, separator and restrictor of genuine human connection. The more the ego is fortified with naming, definitions and absolutes, the greater power it has to create ones own false sense of reality. It is the difference between creating heaven on...
How to get more session singing work
This is a follow up to my last video of "How to make Money Singing from Home (http://bit.ly/makemoneysinging)" as it seems to be a poplar subject! I'm loving that so many of you have made it over to Air Gigs and would love to share with you what I've learned along the...
Seek to Add Value
Consider becoming the type of energy that, no matter where you go, or where you are, you add value to the spaces and lives around you. We’re used to checking our appearance before heading out the door, but how often do we check our inner appearance before showing up...
Mirror, Mirror OFF the wall
“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” To become overly attached to your physical appearance ensures a life-long path of suffering as you watch your form go through the natural motions that were set into play the day you were brought into this...
The Business of Music with Dani Thompson
I sat down with Dani Thompson of DNT Entertainment Agency to ask her some music industry related questions submitted by artists of the Ultimate Entertainer program. Dani wears many hats as an A&R, Artist Manager, Photographer, Executive Producer, Director,...
How to Create a Music Website on a Budget
As a recording artist, professional singer or band, one of THE most important tools for your career is to have your own branded and professional website. This is also one of the hardest things for singers to come by as 1. a great looking and functional one is expensive and 2. it seems an impossible task as a non-coder.
Your greatest pain becomes your greatest strength – Meet Sierra
I recently had the pleasure of e-meeting the incredibly selfless and beautiful human that is Sierra. She has made it her life's mission to spread the message of love, acceptance and hope to those diagnosed with a rare bone disorder called Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)....
Love is the Greatest Adventure – Meet Jess
Through the wonderful world of hashtags and the interwebs I had the pleasure of meeting Jess Carpenter. To my surprise and elation, she gave me a shout out on Instagram because her daughter and she would rock out to my song IDYTD. Since that day I've been following...
How to Make Money Singing from Home
Make money doing what you love without ever even leaving the house!
[IDYTD CHALLENGE] Wild Rumour Eddie
Eddie Raygor is originally from Minneapolis Minnesota and currently resides in sunny San Diego. I didn't have the pleasure of seeing Eddie play until later in his life, but he's been rocking the guitar since age 9 and it shows. He is a dynamite performer, a stellar...
I Dare You to Dream
As a writer and personal development proponent, it is important to me that my listeners get something from my music. I love to see that spark in someones eye or an attitude shift. To create a dialogue between my listeners and I and share ideas or thoughts that might not have otherwise breached the surface.
I’m the new voice of Movie Park Germany!
As a session singer I get hired to sing on many interesting and creative projects. This has got be my favorite by far. I was contact by Movie Park Germany to sing their parks official theme song! You can now hear yours truly blasting through the speakers...
[IDYTD CHALLENGE] The SLM Empire
Meet SLM. The girl with humble beginnings and big goals. I mean check out her #IDYTD submission! That is one fuuull sheet of paper. And I have no doubt she will slay each and every one of those goals. When I first met Sheena she was just starting out. She...
The 11th folder
I've grown to love my desktop folders. I never thought I'd have the need to write that line, but it's true. I love them because every time I create a new one it means something has come to pass. They represent forward movement. A new adventure in this musical journey...
[IDYTD CHALLENGE] Be a Light in the Darkness
When Dee was a young girl, she was told that her purpose was to be a "light unto the darkness". For many years she struggled to come to terms with this idea because she felt her "light" was so weak. Dee describes her upbringing as "the School of Hard Knocks". After...
[IDYTD CHALLENGE] When talent and purpose meet
Meet Kyle. He’s not just your average director/filmmaker. For him to take on a project, he has to be pretty inspired or motivated about it. He’s not in the business of creating stuff for stuffs sake.
[IDYTD CHALLENGE] Singing and dancing and tapping, OH MY!
Meet Erin and Amanda, the dynamic duo that makes up ClicKlick BOOM. An evolving performance duo that loves to entertain through rhythmic tap dancing and original songs.
Better Me for Me – When love inspires you
The first single I’ll be releasing off my EP is a Love song of sorts. I say “of sorts” because I talk about Love in a different way. Not your Disney Princess, night in shining armor, sappy movie kind of Love. The real stuff.
Writing Amongst Legends
Writing with the amazing Susan Koc and Shelly Peiken (co-writer of What a Girl Wants and Come on Over Baby/Christina Aguilera, Who You Are/Jessie J, Almost doesn’t count/Brandy, Glee, etc).