A vocal coach who has worked to strengthen the pipes of celebrities like Renée Zellweger and John Travolta is helping train women in the GTA in a new series for the W Network, debuting this July.
Elaine Overholt, who has an impressive resume and has even helped train a few Oscar winners for their roles in musicals like Chicago, puts her skills to the test in Big Voice, a 30-minute series produced by W Network and Toronto-based Lenz Entertainment. Each week, a team of experts – stylists, choreographers and photographers – gives a performance makeover to a woman who aspires to sing on the stage of a nightclub or to sing a duet with a celebrity.
The 13-episode series airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m., with a four-episode premiere on July 13. The target age demo is 25- to 54-year-olds.
Hello Elaine Overholt, was excited to catch this mornings showing of big voice this Dec. 4th, 2011. It has been my wish to reconnect with my voice and inner expression again. As a child I sang with my Father and in time tucked my joy of singing away as singing become suject to the approval of someone other than myself… My voice has suffered in not being used, but to be able to sing a song that I truly connect with and is appreciated by those listening is very special. I am in College (full-time) over the next couple years training to be an Early Childhood Educator, and would appreciate having the means to train myself in singing in health and confidence so I can share once again with focus on encouraging the same of the children I share time with. I am 56 but often surprise others at the number…Most often I feel much younger. fI there might be an opportunity to take part in this wonderful experience please reply or call (807) 468-7065….Gale W.
This morning I watched an episode of Big Voice on Oprah. What captured my attention was the lady named Tyla, who was afraid to embrace the woman within herself. I feel just the same, have always wanted to sing one song, am ruled by the child of my past, and cannot seem to get past the negative voices I hear within that make me afraid to go after my dream. Loved what you have done for Tyla, and I don’t mind saying, pictured it was me. If I can find a way to get in touch with you, I will, as I do not live very far from the GTA. Great work with people! Great show!!
How do you get on the show?
My daughter have a beatufle voice.but needs help,self stammer more please help. Beatriz
Good Afternoon Elaine Overholt, I am 60, just finished an associates degree however I have always love to sing. Stopped listening to music because I didn’t feel I could measure up to others and fear of bringing out my inner voice which I know is there has kept me from singing again. I have sang in church doing solos however fear and panic would always send me into tears before singing. Developing confidence would be a blessing. Not sure what this program could do for me, but I enjoyed watching how you worked with others, and decided to step out of comfort zone and send this note. Thank You Susan S.
Hi Ms,Elaine Overholt, I am fill with joy, watching your show on Big Voice, most people want to connect with their voice, I want you to help me fine mine, my real voice, please help me. many people tell me that i should do something with it, let someone hear it beside the walls in my house smile. i know i was born to sing i can feel it from with in trying to get out. o yes i am 51 Thanks for reading love you.
Hello my name is Brenda Coleman i watched your program on the ion station tonight and i really enjoy it. I have a son name Marcus Coleman he is 24 years old and very talented he plays the drums, write songs, makes beats, he also does production. He has a great voice, he is very very shy when asked to sing a solo at church he gets so nervous that he runs out of the service on youth day or any they he is asked to sing although he has song at other places. I know God has anointed his voice to sing and he is very gifted and very humble and wiling to learn new tasks. With the right guidance and direction i am sure he will do great so please please help him it is much needed, We can be reached at (651)726-4399. email address coleman1931@yahoo.com thank you.
My name is Valtina H. I love to sing everyone always want to hear me sometimes I wished I would have pursued a music career in my 20s well now I’m 42 i have children and chose to raise them instead of living my dream. I need that
extra push and Also a chance to prove to the world that I do still have what it takes to be a star. How do you get to be apart if the show big voice.
Please call me if I am considered 9013407295
My name is Valtina H. I love to sing everyone always want to hear me sometimes I wished I would have pursued a music career in my 20s well now I’m 42 i have children and chose to raise them instead of living my dream. I need thatextra push and Also a chance to prove to the world that I do still have what it takes to be a star. How do you get to be apart if the show big voice.
If I am considered please contact me at 9013407295