The Vocal Lab Collective

The Vocal Lab Podcast pulls back the curtain on life as a vocal coach. Jason, Shelby, and Carlos get real about the intangibles, the instincts, psychology, and emotional work that never make it into a lesson plan, along with the quirks, habits, and surprises that come with coaching real clients. Honest, funny, and deeply relatable, it’s a candid look at the voices behind the voices.

This week on The Vocal Lab Podcast, Jason and Shelby trade vocal warm-ups for wild holiday facts as they dive into the strangest Christmas traditions around the world. 🎄From Austria’s horned nightmare Krampus, to Spain’s infamous poop log, and other festive customs that make caroling seem tame nothing is off-limits.It’s funny, slightly unhinged, and the perfect reminder that Christmas gets weird everywhere. Tune in and laugh along.

This week on The Vocal Lab, Jason and Shelby are joined by the always-inspiring Melinda Doolittle. She chats about her early start singing BGVs for CeCe Winans, reflects on her unforgettable American Idol journey, and shares the excitement behind her newest project—her debut novel, Tinsel Trouble.It’s a joyful, uplifting conversation with plenty of heart. Tune in!

On this Thanksgiving episode of The Vocal Lab Podcast, Jason, Shelby, and Carlos gather around the mics to reflect on the year, share what they’re most thankful for, and look ahead with hope and excitement. And yes, Carlos is extra thankful this week after accidentally uploading the wrong episode last time (we forgive him… mostly).From personal milestones to musical breakthroughs, they open up about the moments that shaped them and the dreams they’re carrying into the future. Pull up a chair, grab a slice of pie, and join the conversation. It’s a warm, honest, and very on brand holiday hang.

On this episode of The Vocal Lab Podcast, Jason and Shelby are joined by the hilarious and brilliant Sophie Steele (@iambigsoph), someone who loves people deeply and loves making the numbers work for them.They dive into who you are at your core, the power of genuine human connection, and why Sophie believes work and play should be woven together instead of kept apart. Her quick wit keeps the whole episode electric, and Jason and Shelby couldn’t stop laughing as she brought her humor and heart to every moment.A fun, honest, and energizing conversation you won’t want to miss.