The ABC’s Of BGV’s w/ Rachel James

Rachel James is a wife, mother, background vocalist extraordinaire, founder of Bridge, Hooks, & Stuff Entertainment, and author of "BGeVolve". She has traveled the world and graced some of the biggest stages with top recording artists from R&B star Monica to Gospel's Tasha Cobbs-Leonard and Mary Mary, Grammy-Award wining producers (Kevin Bond), and top musical directors (Adam Blackstone). Whether providing vocal production for in-studio recordings or selecting and prepping background vocalists for live music and television events, Rachel’s versatility and straight-forward approach is in demand. This episode is rich with nuggets as she shares valuable advice on how to:

 

- Break into the industry as a background vocalist 

- Negotiate pay as a vocalist (Ex: tour VS in-studio)

 -Avoid business and personal pitfalls while building a reputation and career as a background vocalist 

 

Check out Rachel’s feature article in Essence:

https://www.essence.com/feature/she-wanted-a-baby-but-her-fibroids-kept-getting-in-the-way/

 

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