We sat down with Cole Thannisch, founder of Vocholistic, to explore the art of vocal coaching from a holistic perspective. From building confidence and staying hydrated to how movement shapes performance, Cole shares practical insights every singer can use.

(00:00:00) Kicking things off + a sneak peek at who’s coming up next

(00:02:51) TikTok Live Streaming and TikTok Fan Club

(00:24:35) Sitting down with Cole for some real talk on vocal coaching

(00:28:13) How musical theatre shapes the way we think about singing

(00:31:25) Confidence, warmups, and even yoga

(00:37:00) Finding balance for vocal challenges

(00:39:32) Why hydration matters more than most singers realize

(00:41:07) How moving on stage changes the way you sing

(00:47:40) The wild world of corporate party bands (and what it’s really like)

Find Cole:

https://www.instagram.com/vocholistic/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/colethannisch/?hl=en

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This episode dives into the new realities shaping music careers today—like how AI can impact your sound and rights, and why protecting your sleep is essential for creativity and focus. Learn practical insights to stay ahead of the curve and safeguard your artistic future.

Plus, get valuable perspective from Nashville artist Billy Ray Wallace on building a strong team, creating a cohesive stage presence, and finding purpose through his song “Why Do I.” If you’re serious about developing your music career with intention and resilience, this episode offers guidance that can help you make smarter decisions and stay grounded along the way.

Find Billy Online:

https://billyraywallacemusic.com/

https://www.instagram.com/billyraywallacemusic/

https://www.facebook.com/people/Billy-Ray-Wallace-Music/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tW1gMWvoKnAMpZ905rDmU?si=8np1J14xQUmQ4CVutVfSPQ

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/billy-ray-wallace/1610483321

(00:00:00) Wait, What Is This Show?

(00:00:37) Where Is Patty G?

(00:02:39) Timbaland’s AI Move — Good or Bad?

(00:11:30) Can AI Be Sued? + SoundCloud Shakeups

(00:15:20) Is AI the Future of Music?

(00:16:27) Are Throwbacks Coming Back Again?

(00:20:06) Why Musicians Need More Sleep

(00:21:06) Meet Billy Ray Wallace

(00:27:21) How Songs Actually Get Written

(00:32:32) Finding the Right Bandmates

(00:40:06) Do You Look Like a Real Band?

(00:42:41) Behind the Song: “Why Do I”

(00:48:40) What Are You Really Trying to Do?

(00:53:06) What’s Coming Next?

What if the real reason you're stuck isn’t laziness—but disconnection from your “why”? In this week’s episode of Successfully Unsigned, we sit down with Nashville-based Pop-Producer Kory Shore for one of our most honest and inspiring interviews yet.

🎙 Kory opens up about building belief systems as a foundation for going full-time in music, why chasing the how can keep artists stuck, and how therapy and philosophy have shaped his approach to creativity and life. Whether you’re an indie musician, creative entrepreneur, or just feeling lost in your grind, this one’s for you.

🧠 We talk everything from staying grounded in cluttered environments to planting better mental seeds for creative progress—and even ask: what if laziness isn’t real?

🎟 In the first half of the show, we break down important updates in the music world, including:

1) New laws coming for Ticketmaster and the live event industry

2) How import tariffs could start affecting your gear budget

3) A look at concert trends—are they actually shrinking?

4) And some of the best local artist merch ideas we’ve seen lately

👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and follow to support indie creators.

Find Kory Online:

https://www.instagram.com/koryshore/

(00:00:00) Interview Summary

(00:03:20) New Laws Coming for Ticketmaster

(00:06:05) Import Tariffs Hitting Music

(00:13:54) Have Concerts Grown or Shrunk in the Last 5 Years

(00:21:29) Best Local Artist Merch

(00:24:54) Kory Shore Intro

(00:25:54) Developing Belief Systems and Going Full-Time

(00:33:34) Planting Seeds: What & Why, NOT How & When

(00:36:59) How to Protect Your Time

(00:44:39) Using Philosophy + Therapy Concepts to Become a Better Producer

(00:48:04) Is Laziness Real?

(00:52:14) Rediscovering Why You Got Into Music

(01:00:04) Staying Grounded in Cluttered Environments

(01:04:22) Outbound vs Inbound Business Models

(01:08:49) The Not Sexy Things Make the Money