What’s it really like to tour the world, play iconic venues, and navigate the highs and lows of life on the road? Korel Tunador, a multi-instrumentalist and singing teacher, has performed with the likes of Katy Perry and The Goo Goo Dolls, and he is here to share the challenges of tour life, and to give insider tips for aspiring musicians.
WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?
1:41-5:39 Pursuing a career in music
5:40-9:27 Performing with Katy Perry & The Goo Goo Dolls
9:28-15:11 Challenges of being on tour
15:12-20:57 Maintaining vocal health on tour
21:00-25:18 Performing on morning TV
25:21-30:22 Preparing singers for touring life
30:45-35:54 The dark side of fame
36:29-49:02 The exit strategy
49:36-53:26 The multi-instrumentalist and the voice
53:26-end Korel’s goals
About the presenter click HERE
RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS
Artists mentioned: Tears for Fear; The Beatles; Katy Perry; The Goo Goo Dolls; Jada Pinkett Smith; Tom Petty; Tom Waits; Rob Thomas; Niall Horan
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ABOUT THE GUEST
For the past two decades, Korel Tunador has toured the globe as a singer and multi-instrumentalist, performing with acclaimed artists like Rob Thomas, Katy Perry, The Goo Goo Dolls, and Jada Pinkett Smith. He has appeared on major television shows, including The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, Ellen, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Top of the Pops, Saturday Night Takeaway, and the MTV Awards in Europe and Japan. Korel has also performed at iconic events like the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting.
A Berklee College of Music graduate with honors in Jazz Performance, Korel’s versatile background spans Suzuki Classical Piano, improv jazz big bands, songwriting, and music production. As a voice coach, he serves on the Board of Directors for Vocology in Practice, and teaches with a unique “cross-training” approach, blending vocal technique with songwriting, music theory, ear training, guitar, and piano skills.
Korel works with students of all levels—beginners to touring professionals—offering lessons in Ojai, California, and online worldwide. His easygoing yet focused style fosters growth while keeping lessons fun. Korel’s professional recording studio allows students to seamlessly transition from lessons to creating professional recordings.
Website: koreltunador.com
Instagram: @koreltunador
