Episode 416 - Working with Music's Biggest Stars with Katie Holmes-Smith — The Intelligent Vocalist

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In this episode, John chats with Katie Holmes-Smith about her journey from being a young voice teacher to becoming a sought-after session singer, touring with internationally renowned artists like Adele. She shares insights on professionalism, adaptability, and the skills needed to thrive in the industry—plus what it's like performing in high-pressure environments like Las Vegas.

Episode highlights:

Professionalism, consistency, and adaptability are key to long-term success in session singing.
Emotional intelligence plays a major role in building strong artist relationships.
A strong reputation and networking can open doors to new opportunities in the industry.

To learn more about Katie, go to http://instagram.com/katieholmessmith

To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com