What makes a singer stand out in a West End audition? How do vocal coaches prepare artists for The Voice? And why are singers struggling to make it in today’s music industry?
This week, we dive into the world of high-performance vocal coaching with Jai Ramage—an expert who’s trained everyone from theatre stars to recording artists. She reveals what happens behind closed doors in auditions, the vocal challenges singers face in different industries, and the surprising truths about making it as an artist today.
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WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?
0:57 What is the most rewarding musical medium to work in?
4:44 How has time spent in theatre influenced vocal coaching as a whole?
6:27 What is a current challenge for musical theatre performers?
15:51 What are casting directors really looking for?
18:22 Landing a TV gig
28:04 What is a current challenge for TV competitors?
32:02 How to create a good self-tape for The Voice
38:38 Being an artistic manager
44:53 What is a current challenge for music industry artists?
54:33 The common thread between teaching for stage, screen & the music industry
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Jai Ramage has over 20 years experience working as a Vocal Coach in TV, Theatre & the Music Industry. Her TV credits include prime-time shows for BBC and ITV, such as The Voice UK, Voice Kids UK, Little Mix The Search, Starstruck, Change Your Tune, and Romeo & Duet. Within the music industry, she has coached several successful pop artists and bands, guiding them from the early stages of their creative journeys through to world tours and multiple albums. She holds a longstanding Vocal Coach role with Prestige Management, working closely with their bands and singers. Artists Jai currently coaches include The Vamps, New Hope Club, Soap, Henry Moodie, Keyside, Tom Speight, and Tommy Ashby. Jai’s career began as a performer in theatre, which now informs her work coaching singers for leading West End roles. She also consults for several top theatrical agencies and producers. Academically, she holds a Distinction Master’s Degree in Professional Practice: Vocal Pedagogy, alongside a BA (Hons) degree in Humanities with Music. She is also a proud Master Trainer in Estill Voice. In addition to coaching, she manages a small roster of music artists, supporting them in all aspects of their development, branding, promotion, and strategy. Her passion lies in empowering singers to elevate their careers by helping them reach their full artistic and technical potential.
Website:jairamagevoice.com
Instagram: @jairamagevoice
