Episode 81: Jason Scheff of Chicago, Live From Rock N Soul Camp
About this episode
Jason Scheff discusses his journey with the band Chicago, vocal training, and personal anecdotes from his music career.
In this episode of the Rock Camp Podcast, Jason Scheff shares his journey as a member of the band Chicago. Scheff talks about succeeding Peter Cetera, his unexpected rise to fame in the 1980s, and his experiences writing and performing iconic hits. He reflects on his vocal training with Seth Riggs and shares techniques for voice maintenance. Scheff also recounts personal stories about his father, bassist Jerry Scheff, and memorable encounters with music legends. Audience questions touch on his favorite album to record with Chicago, the evolution of the band's music, and his collaborations with Bill Champlin. Scheff emphasizes the importance of vocal coaching and perseverance in achieving success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: David Fishof
Guest: Jason Scheff
Topics covered
- music journey
- vocal training
- band history
- personal stories
- collaborations
- voice maintenance
Keywords
- Chicago
- Jason Scheff
- vocal training
- music legends
- 1980s hits
- Bill Champlin
- Peter Cetera
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Chicago
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