Vocal Arts

David Michael Frank: Limitless Vocals

David Michael Frank, artistically known as DMF, redefines the modern music scene with his extraordinary vocal range and a unique blend of alternative, pop, and rock, creating a sound that's both nostalgic and futuristic. A multi-instrumentalist and content creation expert, DMF has captivated over 3.5 million followers with deeply personal lyrics and a dynamic style. His musical journey, spanning a decade with various bands and culminating in the innovative 'Private Party Tour,' has led to the eagerly awaited release of his debut solo album. Recognized by Billboard Magazine and other major publications, DMF's compelling story and groundbreaking approach to music and production set him apart as a visionary artist and a rising force in the music industry. Please welcome David Michael Frank.

Emily Kristen Morris: Defying Gravity

Emily Kristen Morris is an NYC-based actor, singer, dancer, certified vocal instructor, and popular online content creator (1.7 Million followers on TikTok). Emily has performed across the nation and internationally, and was most recently the Elphaba standby on the Broadway national tour of WICKED. Coming up next, Emily will be starring as Elsa in Paramount Theatre’s production of Frozen. Her past theatre credits include: Bea in the national tour of Something Rotten, White Plains Performing Arts Center (Daisy in Side Show), The Rev (Sophie in Mamma Mia), Cape Playhouse, the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra (Nellie in South Pacific in concert), Gateway Playhouse, Weston Playhouse, and New York Musical Theatre Festival. Emily has also performed as a solo vocalist with symphony orchestras, including the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra in China, and the Norwalk Symphony. Her voice is also featured on Joey Contreras’ new album “In Pieces.” On social media Emily is popular for her voice-teaching videos, her singing covers, and her vocal-coach-reacts videos. When she's not performing, Emily runs her highly sought-after voice studio, EKM Vocal Studio, where she teaches lessons, masterclasses and workshops to passionate singers both virtually and in-person in NYC. Emily is certified through the Institute For Vocal Advancement (IVA), and received her BFA in musical theatre from the University of Cincinnati; College-Conservatory of Music (CCM).

Bobby Bass: The New Generation of Bass Singers

Bobby Bass is a bass singer, arranger, and music producer, most noted for his extremely viral cover of "Hoist the Colours," as seen in the forefront of the North Sea trend. Bobby is a member of both The Wellermen and The Bass Gang, and is considered to be one of the main artists and influencers in the new generation of bass singers. In the last 4 years, Bobby's voice has been heard over 3 billion times across social media platforms and streaming services.

Peter and Bobby talk about tons of cool stuff, and they finally got to chat for the podcast in-person! A definitive episode, to be sure -- you do not want to miss it. 

Mortius: The Man Behind Mortius

Mortius is a YouTuber and singer, most well-known for his commentary on EPIC: The Musical.

Jojo Otseidu: Voiceover Vocals

Serena Belle: Survivor to Singer

Serena Belle is a singer, brain tumor survivor, and social media sensation. Over the last two years, she built a following of 2.6 million fans on TikTok, and 1.2 million on Instagram, with her viral singing videos, covering everything from Evanescence to Gladiator. 

Peter and Serena talk about Serena's life philosophy after surviving a brain tumor, the pros and cons of having a large social media following, vocal technique, music production, opera, and much more. Please welcome Serena Belle.

Lolli Wren: The Fairy Voice Mother

Lolli Wren is a singer, composer, vocal arranger, and vocal coach AKA The Fairy Voice Mother. She is widely known for her ability to explain a huge range of voice techniques and replicate them in a way that anyone can learn, even absolute beginners. As a vocal analyst on YouTube, Lolli has built an audience of over 265,000 subscribers.

Peter and Lolli chat about voice science, vocal technique for varying genres, Lolli's background and training, how she got into analyzing the voice, building a YouTube channel, teaching, the love of music videos, career goals, and much more. Please welcome Lolli Wren.

Matthew Aucoin: Modern Opera

Matthew Aucoin is an American composer, conductor, writer, pianist, and a 2018 MacArthur Fellow. In recent seasons, his music has been performed by artists ranging from Yo-Yo Ma to the Philadelphia Orchestra, and commissioned by institutions including the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, and the Ojai Music Festival. Aucoin is a co-founder of the American Modern Opera Company. His book about opera, The Impossible Art: Adventures in Opera, was published in 2021 by Farrar, Straus & Giroux.

Peter and Matt talk about what it takes to compose an opera, writing classical music in the modern age, the symbiotic benefits of being a composer, pianist, and conductor, Matt's upcoming projects, and much more. Please welcome Matthew Aucoin.

Joe Santoni: Disney Bass

Joe Santoni is a bass singer and studio vocalist, best known for his work with DCappella, Disney's premiere acapella group. Joe has had the pleasure of performing for over 15 years both professionally and academically. Throughout his music career he’s had amazing opportunities come his way. Some of his performance credits include performing in over 3 professional operas, benefit concerts, various a cappella groups as well as an elite LA choir called the LA Choral Lab. Performing alongside the LA Choral Lab he’s sung in the ‘Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses’ at the Dolby theater in Los Angeles, and had the pleasure of singing on ‘The Nun’ from the James Wan conjuring universe. Joe’s hometown is Port Huron, Michigan where he grew up and went to college for opera and has since moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career in singing.

Peter and Joe talk about working for the monolith company that is Disney, being a part of high-budget music videos, working and living in Los Angeles, vocal ranges, what it's like to be a bass singer on tour, being a studio vocalist, and much more. Please welcome Joe Santoni.

Jonny Stewart: Music of the Wellermen

Jonny Stewart is a bass singer, an engineer for studio and live sound, and an arranger/director. Jonny’s arrangements and mixes have been streamed over twenty million times on Spotify, although it bears mentioning that fourteen million of these were for TikTok sea shanty ‘Wellerman’, by the Wellermen. In addition to his work with the Wellermen, Jonny sings in London-based group NoVI, alongside freelance choir and session work.

Peter and Jonny talk about the rise of sea shanties, going viral on short-form media, going on tour, audio engineering, mixing & mastering, future plans for The Wellermen, and much more. Please welcome Jonny Stewart.