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  • 8. Hearing Damage - In Focus ft. Tom Trones

    35:08
    Studies have recently found an increasing amount of people are at risk of hearing damage and that part of that is down to the volume at which we consume music. Is it possible to enjoy a gig without damaging your ears? And how do we know if we're at risk? On this episode of In Focus, Beth and Tom are joined by Tom Trones from Minuendo. Tom is passionate about music, a guitar player and backing singer who has made it his passion to maintain our enjoyment of music whilst protecting our hearing with the Minuendo earplugs. We hope you enjoy the episode! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NB: This isn’t a sponsored podcast, but we think the Minuendo earplugs are a great idea, so if you want to check them out, here's a link - https://www.minuendo.com/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out our second channel (ROAR!): https://www.youtube.com/c/roarrawrSupport the Podcast----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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  • 7. Learning - In Focus

    41:33
    In this episode, Beth chats with Tom about all things learning. Can you learn to learn?This episode is also to celebrate the release of our new channel 'ROAR!' We'd love it if you'd check out the videos and email any suggestions you have to tom@bethroars.com. Click here to watch!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out our second channel (Roar!): https://www.youtube.com/c/roarrawrSupport the Podcast----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  • 6. Accents - In Focus ft. Pamela Vanderway

    30:17
    Our latest Roarcast guest is accent coach Pamela Vanderway from Dialect Coach Worldwide. Beth chatted to as part of the the video "Why Do Singers Lose Their Accent When They Sing?" and the interview was so insightful we thought we'd share the whole interview with you all. Topics covered include the role of accent in singing, how vocal styles develop and Pamela's thoughts on vocal training. There are also insights into how social dynamics affect music and the accents used within them.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pamela's Website - https://www.dialectcoachesworldwide.comOriginal Video - Why do Singers lose their accents when they sing?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Feedback and ideas for future videos/podcasts are always welcomed! Email theroarcast@bethroars.comSupport the Podcast
  • 5. Lip Syncing - In Focus

    56:47
    Beth and Tom look at the controversial topic of lip syncing, in focus. They discuss whether there are circumstances where an artist should or shouldn't lip sync, discuss societal expectations placed upon artists and whether it's even the choice of the artist in the first place. They also take a look at some of the individuals who have used lip syncing in the past and delve into the rigours of touring.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Original Video: Why Do Singers Lip Sync?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Feedback and ideas for future videos/podcasts are always welcomed! Email theroarcast@bethroars.comSupport the Podcast
  • 4. Metal Music and Mental Health - Ft. Julien from Benighted - In Focus/Beth Chats

    37:13
    In this episode of the rebranded 'Roarcast', Beth and Tom speak to Julien Truchan from metal band Benighted.This episode focusses on the connection between mental health and metal music, following on from the video 'Does Metal Music make you Calmer?' which Julien featured on previously. Julien is in the unique position of working in the metal industry whilst also being a mental health nurse, so can offer some unique and insightful perspective on music therapy and much more.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Original Video: Metal Music Makes You Calmer? The Science of MetalBenighted: https://www.season-of-mist.com/bands/benighted/Big thanks to Julien and Katy from their label Season of Mist for setting up the interview.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Feedback and ideas for future videos/podcasts are always welcomed! Email theroarcast@bethroars.comSupport the Podcast
  • 3. Why You Don't Like the Sound of Your Voice - In Focus

    25:00
    This is the first episode in some brand new content! In this series, Beth will take a topic discussed on the channel and talk about it in some more depth. In this episode, Beth is joined by Tom to discuss 'Why You Don't Like the Sound of Your Voice'.They cover how everyone has a different auditory experience of the world, your inner voice and why you might perceive your voice differently to other people or even recording equipment.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Background Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYtOc4BdmogSome extra reading: This is Your Brain on Music: Understanding a Human Obsession: https://amzn.to/3oduEoE​Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain: https://amzn.to/3piw0zK----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Feedback and ideas for future videos/podcasts are always welcomed! Email theroarcast@bethroars.comSupport the Podcast
  • 2. Melissa Cross Interview - Beth Chats

    16:10
    In this episode of The Roarcast, Beth chats to Melissa Cross, vocal coach to many of the world's top metal stars. Melissa has worked with artists including Slipknot, The Disturbed, Killswitch Engage and Arch Enemy to help them achieve extreme vocals safely.Beth and Melissa cover the journey from classically trained vocal coach into metal, some technical insight into fry screaming as well as talking about the truth behind the stereotypes surrounding metal. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Feedback and ideas for future videos/podcasts are always welcomed! Email theroarcast@bethroars.comSupport the Podcast