“I worked with [Steven] long before anyone had heard of Maroon 5. But I didn’t know how good he was until recently. Since we’ve had a #1 hit, we’ve been touring nonstop, and that schedule really takes a toll on your body. Anyone that knows our music knows the extremes of range I have to [...]
Sara Bareilles
Sara Bareilles is an amazing singer-songwriter and pianist. She achieved mainstream success in 2007 with the hit single “Love Song”, which brought her into the number one spot on the Billboard Pop 100 chart. Her work with Steven helped increase her vocal range from contralto to mezzo-soprano.
Jesse McCartney
Jesse McCartney is a singer-songwriter, actor, and voice actor. He rose to fame in the early 2000s as member of the boy band Dream Street, before branching into a solo career. He was nominated for a Grammy for co-writing the song “Bleeding Love” and has appeared on the TV shows “Summerland” and “Greek.” He worked [...]
Justin Long
Perhaps best known as the “Mac” guy in Apple’s famous ad campaign, Justin Long is a talented film and TV actor. He has also starred in the films Jeepers Creepers, Dodgeball, Waiting…, Accepted, Die Hard 4, and He’s Just Not That Into You. He worked with Steven on the “Alvin and the Chipmunks” movie.
Drew Barrymore
With over 50 films to her credit, Drew Barrymore is a well-known actress, film producer and director. She has most recently appeared in such films as Charlie’s Angles, The Wedding Singer, Music and Lyrics, and Scream, along with doing voice-over work for the Simpsons and Family Guy. She worked with Steven on the movie “Beverly [...]
Brittany Murphy
Brittany Murphy was an American actress and singer. She starred in films such as Clueless; Just Married; Girl, Interrupted; Spun; 8 Mile; Uptown Girls; Sin City; Happy Feet; and Riding in Cars with Boys. She voiced Luanne Platter on the animated TV series King of the Hill.
Lauren Bacall
Famously married to Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall has had an amazing 65-year career as a film and stage actress and model. Known for her husky voice and sultry looks, she has recently done voiceover work for the films Madeline, Howl’s Moving Castle, Firedog, and Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King. She worked with Steven on “Woman [...]
Taryn Manning
Taryn Manning is an actress, fashion designer, and singer-songwriter. She is the vocalist for electronic duo Boomkat and is well-known for her film portrayals in “Crossroads,” “8 Mile,” “A Lot Like Love,” “Hustle & Flow,” “Weirdsville,” and “Jack and Jill vs. the World.” She’s worked with Steven for years in voice and performance.
Mariel Hemingway
Mariel Hemingway is an Oscar-nominated actress and writer. Most famously cast as Tracy in Woody Allen’s “Manhattan,” she has been featured in several films and TV shows such as Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, Crossing Jordan, and In Her Line of Fire.
Isabella Rossellini
Isabella Rossellini is an Italian-Swedish actress, filmmaker, author, philanthropist, and model. She is noted for her 14-year tenure as a Lancome model, and for her roles in films such as Blue Velvet and Death Becomes Her, along with TV appearances on The Simpsons and 30 Rock.
- How to Protect Your Vocal Cords and Keep them Healthy for Decades August 23, 2010
- 9 Steps to Improve Your Singing Tone September 29, 2010
- A 3-month Whirlwind! (And my TAXI Road Rally 2010 recap) November 16, 2010
- How to Make a BIG Difference in Your Shows in 2011: Quiet Your Mind (Part 2) December 30, 2010
- How to Make a BIG Difference in Your Shows in 2011: Take More Risks December 29, 2010
- How to Make a BIG Difference in Your Shows in 2011: Overcome Stage Fright (Part 3) December 31, 2010
- How to Make a BIG Difference in Your Shows in 2011: Quiet Your Mind (Part 2) December 30, 2010
- How to Make a BIG Difference in Your Shows in 2011: Take More Risks December 29, 2010
- New Jesse McCartney Album “Have It All” Coming Soon December 27, 2010
- Sara Bareilles Scores Grammy Nomination December 27, 2010
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