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Have you ever met someone who has appeared in the blockbuster movie Elvis? Tom and Kelci have! Season two of A Day in the Life podcast kicks off with a bang! Jordan Holland, a world renowned classically trained vocalist and performance coach stops by the podcast to discuss opera, music coaching, and being a guest artist on music performances throughout the Nashville music scene. And yes, he will be discussing at great length his performance in the Oscar winning film Elvis.
Shaylin B. has been a rising star in the entertainment industry as a singer, songwriter, and actress. Originally from Chicago, she began performing at the mere age of five years old! At nine years old she was tapped to perform in the Tony Award winning musical, Lion King, on Broadway in New York. At eleven years old, she moved to California to immerse herself in the entertainment field and built her career as a singer/songwriter, which has seen her open for Anderson Paak, Ty Dolla Sign, and many more. Additionally, she entertained the crowds as a performer at Lollapalooza last summer in Grant Park. She will break down with Kelci and Tomwhat a day in her life looks like, advice for entertainers from any area of the field, and go over what it was like to have success at an early age.
Chicago singer/songwriter Sonta has been a force in the music scene by showcasing her numerous talents which include singing, songwriting, directing videos, and creating her brand. After initialing breaking big on YouTube with millions of views, she created a unique style of music which she calls, “rhythm and drill.” She’s prolific, and that can be traced to her honest approach to songwriting, and everything she does. She sits down with Kelci and Tom to go over career highlights, day-to-day activities, how good management can make or break an artist, and upcoming projects.
Typhanie Monique Coller is a not only a professional singer/songwriter, but she has also built a successful teaching career as a faculty member and coordinator of vocal studies at in the Music Department at Columbia College Chicago. She speaks to Tom and Kelci about her daily schedule, tips for artists looking to secure gigs, branding yourself as an artist, and the importance of collaborating with other music artists.
