Best Lara Chapman Podcasts (2025)

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Dynamic Singing: The Secret To Sounding Like You Were Born To Sing 24:18

3h ago24:18

24:18

Frustrated that some singers seem to have that natural talent—like they were just born to sing—and you… weren’t? Good news: sounding like you were born to sing is 100% a trainable skill. And the secret behind that effortless, emotionally moving sound? Dynamic singing. In this episode, I’ll show you exactly what dynamic singing means, why it matters…

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Studio Sessions: Different Ways To Correct Pitch With Singer Danielle 57:20

3d ago57:20

57:20

In this Studio Sessions episode, we’re joined by singer Danielle for a real-time voice lesson focused on one of the most common challenges singers face: pitch. You’ll hear how we explore multiple ways to approach pitch correction—from physical tension and breath support to mental focus and emotional connection. Whether you’ve struggled with staying…

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Life During And After “The Voice” with Semi-Finalist Jackie Foster 1:13:25

5d ago1:13:25

1:13:25

What really happens when you get cast on The Voice? And what happens after? I sat down with singer-songwriter Jackie Foster to talk about the behind-the-scenes reality of being on one of the biggest singing competitions in the world. From rehearsals and contracts to vocal coaching and creative control—Jackie shares what it’s actually like to be on …

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From Copy To Original: How to Make a Cover Song Your Own 34:47

7d ago34:47

34:47

In this episode, I sat down with Coach Juliana to talk about how to truly make a song your own—whether you’re covering a hit song, auditioning, or just performing for fun. We walk through: How to pick the right song for your voice (Prima Voce sweet spot) How to change phrasing and timing to match your story How speaking the lyrics first can unlock …

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How To Sing Shallow by Lady Gaga - Working On Controlled Belting 59:16

10d ago59:16

59:16

I finally tackled one of my most requested covers—“Shallow” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. But this song is no walk in the park. It’s got huge belts, emotional dynamics, and intense phrasing, which makes it both challenging and rewarding to sing. In this episode, I break down my process for making this song my own, including: Adjusting the song s…

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From Army to Artist: Finding Your Voice Later in Life with VTS Student Ashley Kalina 49:46:00

13d ago49:46:00

49:46:00

I sat down with Ashley—a student of VoxTape Studios and a songwriter who picked up her musical journey again after serving in the military. We talk about what it’s like to restart your artistry later in life, the emotional roadblocks that come with it, and why you’re never “too old” or “too late” to build the voice (and music career) you’ve dreamed…

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Natural Talent vs. Trainable Skill – How Far Can You Take Your Voice? 47:14

15d ago47:14

47:14

Coach Emily and I talk about one of the most controversial topics out there: Is singing a natural talent, or can anyone learn to sing with the right training? We also look at clips of professional artists doing vocal exercises to prove that even the best voices in the world still practice. Whether you’re just starting out or doubting your abilities…

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VTS Coach Emily Helps Me Unlock My Mix Belt (Game-Changing Tips!) 1:17:16

18d ago1:17:16

1:17:16

In this episode of From Singer to Artist, I sat down with Coach Emily, one of the incredible vocal coaches at VoxTape Studios, to break down how she helps singers unlock their full potential. We dive into: ✅ How every singer has a different learning style ✅ Why vocal constriction is holding you back—and how to fix it ✅ The myth that only some singe…

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Booking Tours and Life On The Road With Singer Tash Cox 1:05:18

20d ago1:05:18

1:05:18

Touring sounds glamorous—but what’s it really like when you’re the one doing the singing every night? I sat down with my dear friend and fellow artist Tash Cox, lead singer of Al1ce, whom I had the pleasure of joining on tour back in the fall of 2024 as her background singer. She knows firsthand what it takes to keep your voice healthy, responsive,…

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Exercise Tracks - The Easy Yet Effective Way To Practice 33:05

22d ago33:05

33:05

Practicing consistently can be a challenge… That’s why using vocal exercise tracks can be a game changer—if you use them the right way. Let me walk you through how to make your warmups work better for your voice. We cover what to do when a track goes too high (or too low), how to adjust sounds if something doesn’t feel right, and when it’s totally …

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Vocal Evaluation: Reducing Vocal Tension Across 3 Languages 45:30:00

25d ago45:30:00

45:30:00

We’re back with another Vocal Evaluation episode—and this one is going global. I’m evaluating submissions from singers around the world performing in Spanish, Hungarian, and Italian. We’ll talk about common habits like facial tension, “boring face,” emotional disconnect, and how to improve clarity and power—even when you don’t speak the language yo…

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Finding Your Voice As A Transgender Artist With VTS Student Rafi Perez 58:49

27d ago58:49

58:49

I sat down with Rafi—a USC theater student and current VoxTape student—who shares her journey as a transgender artist using voice work to reconnect with herself. We talk about gender expression, performance, identity, and how singing isn’t just about technique—it’s about becoming who you really are. If you’ve ever felt like your voice didn’t match …

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From Self-Sabotage to Confidence – The Mental Side of Singing 30:45

29d ago30:45

30:45

We often think vocal progress is all about technique. But what if the real work starts in your mind? In this episode, Coach Juliana joins me to talk about the mental and emotional side of singing—how our thoughts, confidence, and self-perception affect the way we use our voice. From self-sabotage to inner dialogue, we explore what it really means t…

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Constructive Criticism Or Insult? AITA for Being Honest? 48:20:00

1M ago48:20:00

48:20:00

We’re diving into real Reddit stories where people gave singing feedback… and things got messy. Coach Emily joins me to break down what actually makes feedback helpful, when “brutally honesty” crosses a line, and how singers can get better without losing their confidence. If you've ever wondered how to give feedback kindly or just love watching a l…

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Finding Your Most Authentic Voice as an Artist with Billboard-Charting Singer Rachel Siegel 1:10:30

1M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Ever feel like you're doing all the right things as a singer, but something still feels… off? Billboard charting songwriter and artist Rachel Siegel joined coach Juliana and I for a talk about disciple, pressure, and how to find your true voice in your artistry. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, this episode will help you get clear on what you a…

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The #1 Thing Stopping You From Singing Effortlessly 51:48

1M ago51:48

51:48

I pushed my voice so hard I ended up with vocal nodules. In this episode, I’m sharing what I wish I knew about tension and why it’s the first thing every singer needs to release. If you’ve ever felt stuck, tight, or tired while singing—this one’s for you. 👉 Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestu…

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From Pretty Notes to Powerful Storytelling – Juliana Coaches Lara 1:09:45

1M ago1:09:45

1:09:45

What a treat - I got a powerful vocal coaching session from the incredible VTS coach Juliana and in this episode you’re getting a behind the scenes look into that session. We dove deep into authenticity and emotional connection. Turns out I often forget to even ask myself what these songs I’m singing are about… If you’re anything like me and you wa…

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Inside The Life Of A Full-Time Gigging Musician – VTS Student Highlight: Chris Murphy 1:15:27

1M ago1:15:27

1:15:27

What does it really take to turn music into your full-time career? In this episode, I’m joined by Coach Emily and our student Chris Murphy—a full-time gigging musician in New York City—who opens up about what it’s *actually* like to build a career in music. We talk about overcoming stage nerves, learning to protect your voice when you’re singing ni…

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The Truth About Voice Types (And Why You Might Be Misclassified) 22:49

1M ago22:49

22:49

Think your voice type is just based on your range? Think again. In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest myths about voice types—like why singing high doesn’t automatically make you a soprano, and why vocal range isn’t the only thing that matters when identifying your voice type. You’ll learn what voice types really are, how they’re determine…

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From Beginner To Getting Signed To A Record Label In LA - VTS Student Highlight Billy Titko 1:09:11

2M ago1:09:11

1:09:11

I sat down with VoxTape student Billy Titko, whose journey from total beginner to signed recording artist in Los Angeles - in just 2 years - is nothing short of inspiring. Billy shares how she found her sound, built a team, and went all in on her dream. From her first shy lesson to landing a label deal, this is the ultimate transformation story. 📍 …

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Vocal Evaluation: Get Coaching On Your Singing 1:01:28

2M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Ever wondered what a vocal coach hears when you sing? In this special Vocal Evaluation episode, I provide real-time coaching and feedback on submitted singing clips, breaking down strengths, areas for improvement, and key techniques to enhance your voice. Watching other singers get coached helps you develop an ear for singing and builds your awaren…

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He Paid a Kid to Stop His GF From Singing?! How to Overcome Practice Anxiety 39:20

2M ago39:20

39:20

Worried that people will hear you when you practice singing? You’re not alone! In this episode, Coach Juliana and I share practical tips on how to practice confidently—even if you're self-conscious about others listening. We’re also reacting to two absolutely wild Reddit stories about people trying to stop singers from practicing—one of them involv…

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What Makes a Singer Great: The Top 3 Things That Make You Sound Like the Pros 43:14

2M ago43:14

43:14

Ever wondered why some singers stand out effortlessly while others struggle to improve? In this episode of From Singer to Artist, I break down the top three things that separate good singers from truly great ones. So many singers think that improving means pushing harder—but what if the key to singing better was actually making it feel easier? We’l…

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From Singer To Artist Podcast Trailer 1:24

2M ago1:24

1:24

No, a great singing voice isn’t just something you’re born with—it’s something you can learn! And we’ll show you exactly how to sound like you were born to sing. Every Monday, we dive into technique. Wednesdays bring insider tips from industry pros. And on Fridays, we break down vocal performances to uncover what makes a singer truly great. From Si…

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Rhaina Cohen: Center Friendship and Thrive 44:53

12M ago44:53

44:53

You know a magical connection when you feel it—that undeniable magnetism that pulls you together for a fit that's as much like home as it is an adventure. We see these sorts of connections in romcoms all the time, but they're not just relegated to the romcom realm. Magical connections happen in friendships, too, and Rhaina Cohen wants to dignify th…

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Michelle Weise: Be a Skills Translator, AI-proof Your Future 44:54

1y ago44:54

44:54

Here's a chilling thought: experts are saying that we may soon be sustaining 100-year work lives. If that's true, then how many careers might we have? How will we know where to upskill? And how will we keep bagged lunches interesting for so many years? Michelle R. Weise, researcher and author of Long Life Learning: Prepare for Jobs That Don't Even …

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Jessica DeFino: Beauty Beyond the Bottle 37:22

1y ago37:22

37:22

Today, our guest is an award-winning beauty reporter and critic whom you might have stumbled upon while reading her super popular newsletter, The Unpublishable, which, as HuffPost says, "basically gives the middle finger to the entire beauty industry." Writing about what the beauty industry won’t tell you, Jessica DeFino has built an identity as a …

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Dhiraj Mukherjee: Optimism Defines the Future 41:28

1y ago41:28

41:28

This week's episode of Simplify brings you a special collaboration: a conversation with Dhiraj Mukherjee, who is not only the entrepreneur behind Shazam (the app we all love and use so much!), but also a devoted impact investor focused on social good. Drawing from his experience at Shazam, Dhiraj learned firsthand that the best way to predict the f…

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Cole Kazdin: Health is Not a Size 37:52

1y ago37:52

37:52

Although we're at the tail end of 2024's symbolic new beginning, we're still confronted with the flood of discounted "detoxes," "cleanses," gym promotions touting a "New Year, new you," and the latest buzzword, "resets." Despite our desire to think that fad diets are relics of the past and that we have collectively moved away from diet culture, we …

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Acquired's David Rosenthal: 3 Secrets of the World's Most Successful Businesses 55:01

1+ y ago55:01

55:01

Today, we bring you Simplify's first ever crossover episode with the #1 Technology show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: Acquired! For nearly 9 years David Rosenthal—today's guest—and his co-host Ben have been sharing the strategies and history of 200+ of the world's most successful businesses. From Sequoia to Sony, through to TSMC, Amazon, The New Y…

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Amy Key: Romance Isn't Everything 32:57

1+ y ago32:57

32:57

In 1971, Joni Mitchell released Blue, an album teeming with stories of a life shaped by romance, desire, longing, and the default path of sharing life with another person. The ideal might persist to this day, but what happens if the romance we are told will give life meaning... never shows up? How gorgeous and fulfilling can we make our lives, sans…

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Katherine Morgan Schafler: Perfectionism is a Gift 35:31

1+ y ago35:31

35:31

What do people mean when they say, 'I'm a perfectionist'? The colloquial and widespread opinion would sound like this: A perfectionist is someone who desires everything to be perfect at all times and becomes upset when things aren't perfect. This definition is often followed by the (generic) advice that the best way for them to set themselves free …

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Minaa B: Heal Through Connection 36:19

1+ y ago36:19

36:19

When we experience a traumatic event or decide to pursue healing, what often follows is the tendency to isolate and hide from the world. Shame, exclusion, and the feeling that no one understands remain intertwined with the term "healing." However, this can and should be different—and that 's the message licensed social worker and therapist Minaa B.…

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Steven Petrow: Get Old With Grace 25:31

1+ y ago25:31

25:31

We might say that “age is just a number,” but if we're really honest with ourselves, a lot of us still think of “old” people as stubborn hoarders who eat dinner (too) early and are forever talking about their aches and pains. Why is that? And could there be another way? These questions prompted Steven Petrow, an award-winning journalist and author …

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Gustavo Razzetti: Adapt and Succeed in a Hybrid Workplace 36:45

1+ y ago36:45

36:45

In the post-pandemic era, the debate over whether or not to return to the office seems far from settled — and yet, the push to bring employees back to the office is growing more aggressive. Amazon issued a warning to staff not long ago. Google is factoring employees’ in-office attendance into their performance reviews. And ironically, working from …

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Elise Hu: Beauty is Personal and Political 32:46

1+ y ago32:46

32:46

Our obsession with beauty and appearance may be deeply rooted, but at this moment, things seem to be reaching a whole new level. Facetune and features like skin smoothing, jaw reduction, and eye enhancement that are standard on social apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and even Zoom, as well as the ubiquitous advertisements for a flawless face and body, a…

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A Quick Note 0:57

1+ y ago0:57

0:57

Hi! We're taking a publication break this week. But never fear—we'll be back next week with a new full episode! And while we're here, could you please review Simplify on Apple Podcasts? New reviews help new listeners discover the show—which is good for everybody. So, if Simplify means something to you, or has helped you over the years, or you’ve le…

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Vanessa Gennarelli: Survive Change at Work 31:20

1+ y ago31:20

31:20

You were probably hired for your expertise in a certain domain: engineering, product management, paid marketing, or something else. But to be successful in an organization, there are other, secret skills outside your domain that nobody really teaches you—things like effectively communicating your ideas, assessing the business environment, collabora…

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Daniel Maté: Normal Is a Myth 41:52

1+ y ago41:52

41:52

The systems we live in suggest that a successful human life depends on denying pain, endless hustle, stress, and sustaining trauma—and making it all look easy. The only problem is that human nature objects. Psychological and physical suffering seem to be increasing while illness and trauma continue to define how we live. But, what's in it for our c…

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Tawny Lara: Get Sober Curious 41:37

1+ y ago41:37

41:37

It's a rarely questioned societal norm: feeling bad/mad/disappointed/scared/anxious? A substance (like alcohol) will give you the courage to face it. This is even more true for dating and sex, where we use alcohol as our first line of defense to find the liquid courage to open up to someone. But what happens when we step away, get sober curious, or…

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Michael Bungay Stanier: Build Brave Work Relationships 40:40

2y ago40:40

40:40

So, what does it take to make the best working relationships? The same ingredients in any relationship, really: a big helping of bravery and the will to dig into deep conversations. There's more to it than that of course, and on this episode, Simplify favorite Michael Bungay Stanier takes Caitlin through it. This is a gentle-but-probing conversatio…

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Stephanie Chandler: How to Get Your First Book Published 36:30

2y ago36:30

36:30

We are delighted to present a conversation with Stephanie Chandler, founder and CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association and a successful author of several books, including The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan and The Nonfiction Book Marketing Plan. In this episode, Stephanie shares her remarkable insights into all phases of the book-writing proces…

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Natalie Lue: Finally Stop People Pleasing 41:29

2y ago41:29

41:29

We're delighted to present a conversation with Natalie Lue, author of the wildly popular blog Baggage Reclaim (baggagereclaim.com) and five books, including the latest, "The Joy of Saying No," that will help you not only identify your people-pleasing style and habits, but also finally leave them behind. In this episode, Natalie shares her unmatched…

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Valerie Fridland: Use Bad English, Get Good Results 37:21

2y ago37:21

37:21

Have you ever listened back to a recording of your voice and cringed at the amount of 'um's' 'uh's' and 'like's' you use? In this episode, Valerie Fridland, linguist, researcher, and author of the book, 'Like, Literally, Dude' delves into the intricacies of speech habits and argues for the inherent value of these often-demonised words. We explore w…

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Bob Glazer: Build 4 Capacities for Success 38:16

2y ago38:16

38:16

We're thrilled to present a dynamic conversation with Robert Glazer, bestselling author and transformative leadership expert. With deep insights drawn from his revolutionary book, 'Elevate Your Team', Glazer demystifies the four capacities essential to extraordinary team performance. In this episode Glazer shares his unique take on the 'work smarte…

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Rick & Forrest Hanson: Mythbusting the Mind 37:34

2y ago37:34

37:34

We're kicking off Simplify's relaunch with our first-ever two person interview! This lively, probing conversation with Being Well's Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson—a bestselling author and psychologist and also Forrest's dad—digs into common misconceptions in the mental health and self-growth space. They address the maybe-bogus notion that "unti…

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Emily Oster: Make Data-Driven Family Decisions 48:27

2+ y ago48:27

48:27

Being a parent is a big, beautiful, very tough job—which actually might benefit from some of the skills you usually practice when you’re at work! Economist and parenting guru extraordinaire Emily Oster joins Ben to talk about family decision-making: how much infrastructure you really need in your family, your family unit’s mission statement, and wh…

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BONUS Exercise: How to Listen to Your Body 5:25

2+ y ago5:25

5:25

We've been listening. You told us through our survey that you wanted more tools, more ways to make what you learn with Simplify concrete. And so: here's exactly that! In this short bonus exercise—a companion to the Ev'Yan Whitney episode, Listen to Your Body, which was released on the same day as this bonus and will be in your feed—Ev'Yan, somatic …

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Ev'Yan Whitney: How to Listen to Your Body 41:13

2+ y ago41:13

41:13

It’s true of almost all of us: we take our bodies for granted. We force them into uncomfortable positions, we push them long after they’re tired, we starve them for aesthetics—and a million more awful things we wouldn’t do to a friend. One thing we don’t often do to our bodies? Listen to them. And if we did, wow, what we’d learn! This episode is wi…

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Julie Lythcott-Haims: Be an Excellent Adult 37:54

2+ y ago37:54

37:54

Being an adult: what does that actually mean? Is it paying taxes? Making your own doctor’s appointments? Owning a home? It's probably all of that stuff, but: what's the more important personal evolution stuff that makes us grownups—no matter if we're 21 or 65? In this episode, Julie Lythcott-Haims, former Dean of freshmen and undergrad advising at …

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