Morgan James: Tea Time Interview with Elizabeth Zharoff

Why is Morgan James so dang cool?! The two of us sat down to talk opera, her career, musical influences in her life, and how awesome her tea machine is.
This hour is not to be missed!
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@jimmymcclain6757]

Morgan is one of the best and most under rated singers on the planet. So down to Earth

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

Criminally underrated! She's all DIY! Hard-working!

[@zsuzsagarda]

yeeeeaaah!!!!

[@johnnicol64]

Under rated by who

[@jasonsomething6003]

@@johnnicol64 ppl that have ignored her music

[@danielh9844]

It didn't seem possible, but now I love these two even more.

[@steelcowboy2751]

I absolutely love Morgan James talent and now I love her personality as well. She appears to be a special woman; her husband is very lucky.

[@dporangecounty]

Yes he is!

[@BIGGOTOR1046]

11 months later, and I have found a new respect for this woman. She seems so down to earth and easy to talk to. Such an amazing talent

[@toddinrancho290]

two amazing, talented, incredible, beautfiul people ... a conversation dream come true. when worlds collide! ❤❤

[@derekgarcia1428]

I love Morgan's voice especially when she sings with PMJ.

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Elizabeth, Thank You for having this interview w/ Morgan James and I'm very Honored and Thankful that you asked her my question(s). Elizabeth, You Are without a doubt, "THE BEST!!!" ❤ ❤ ❤

[@Delmarpg]

Morgan's work with Post Modern Jukebox is great. It's caused me to expand the types of music I listen too. Thanks for doing a great interview.

[@johnnybates7580]

I love Morgan James. Her voice is amazing.

[@hardworker1957]

I just found this video on KZbin. Two of my favorite artists- what a treat.

[@greatwhitewing]

Two beautiful talented ladies talking music. Two of my favorite things

[@benstormssaints1755]

OH MY GOD?! Morgan is one of my all time favourite singers, I am SO excited for this!! Nightwish, Ev, Morgan, who next?! 😆

[@shinigamison]

hopefully Haley : )

[@Smannellites]

What a great interview! Normally, I get bored with these things but I sat spellbound. So many great questions and answers. I discovered Morgan James through PMJ - first time I saw her was 'All About That Bass' - and what a great talent she is, and how hard she works to acquire such a great voice, technique and presence/stage craft. I know nothing about singing - except what I like and dislike, of course - but I learned a lot more from this interview. Thank you.

[@favtex5]

I’m so glad I found Morgan James thru PMJ. I love her singing... and I found Elizabeth a few months ago... thanks for this great interview.

[@Alex-pd7mm]

I love Morgan James. He is a beautiful person and always professional.

[@McLeod2022]

still loving this...the discussion about that grind.. that long, long day... was needed for us snotty pedestrians... because i am... im the guy who doesnt understand why a show starts 2 hours late....Peace. Love. Smiles. ... i came back a year later because this channel is woven into my life's fabric.*edit/// i think that is pretty awesome/// *

[@tmt7265]

Great interview. Morgan is so "real" and having one of my favorite reactor's interview her made my day. I am retired and have always loved all music but since the Pandemic and the reactions from your community have trained my ears just enough to appreciate it a thousand times more.

[@Mescherje]

People tend to overuse the word "underrated" in a totally wrong way nowadays. She is NOT underrated in any way, by no one. Everyone rates her very high. She is just not a world music star, but that's not a synonym of underrating. She is world known by people interested in music, which actually is already a great achievement. You know how many great, exceptional singers is on the world? There's probably hundreds, if not thousands in every big country. The fact that she's world recognizable speaks for itself. She achieved a lot. To become a star, she would need to sacrifice her life, she would have to had certain character to not break and to push forward, and be squeezed by corporations. And she would also need a ton of luck. Maybe that's not what she wants, maybe that's not what she cares about.

[@guyforlogos]

My guess is great talents like Morgan are not world wide talents because they chose to not sell their soul for fame. That’s fine by me, because we still get to enjoy her performances without the hype. She seems quite sweet and normal… this is good!

[@rofferdal]

Two awesome women nerding out about music, life and equipment. What's not to love!

[@doorran]

I enjoy your interviews. they are the best. Especially right now in our history, we need music... more than ever.

[@geode8556]

So wonderful! Thank you both for this!!! My all-time favorite collaboration is We Are The World. Ugh! Oh yeah! I'd love a new one to combat future pandemics and the current devicive political scene. Bring everyone together. Bring back humanity. Stop the politics. Stop the wars. Bring down the boarders. Listen to the children. Bring back love... Let's start this movement! Plant the seeds of humanity and love. Do it for the children 💘 ✌😳👍💞💞💞💞💞

[@MyGannChannel]

This is the first Tea Time Interview I've watched. I loved it.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Check out my Maria Franz one. It's fantastic as well!

[@sovereignsoul]

Intriguing interview questions and insightful answers! Truly excellent interview!!!

[@midnightclear1112]

Recently discovered Morgan - and have been blown away by so many of her performances - besides having an utterly gorgeous sound, she is a wildly talented artist and has an amazing level of knowledge and control over her instrument. (What a great story re her Juilliard waitlist..😂)

[@domeshine69]

There aren't very many 1-hour plus interviews that would get me to watch the whole interview, but this was one. I'd love to see you interview Haley Reinhart and also Scott Bradlee. Morgan James is fantastic!

[@ubilo]

Two stunning people , both humble and highly intelligent. What a treat.

[@jasonfisher8529]

Been a huge, huge fan of Morgan for several years. This interview is everything.

[@jasonfisher8529]

Oh, and King Charles Cavalier Spaniels are so awesome! Love seeing them in so many of Morgan's "couch videos".

[@inklanois]

Just saw Morgan in Cincinnati the other day. Blew us away. Great show. Great lady.

[@p5gBand]

Oh my gosh. MOrgan is one of my favorite singer EVER!!! thank you for setting this one up. So excited.

[@rebeccavandam2834]

Love love when you interview singers! As I listened to Morgan, I began to wonder Elizabeth, whether you miss singing as much as you used to when you traveled. I recognize that You probably sing more than I know.

[@lutherl2350]

This was a great interview. Two extremely talented artists having a conversation. My personal favorite online performance is the duet with Morgan James and Marc ;Broussard "Do Right Women, Do Right Man"

[@remigiuszhetman4062]

I have so much sympathy for both of you girls. You are the best.

[@ralphwood9865]

Such a wonderful interview it shows the depth of this fabulous singer her intellect is so deep I'll be a fan of her forever no matter what she sings .

[@curtisgrindahl446]

Honestly, I'd rather listen to Morgan than anyone on the scene at the moment, regardless of what she is singing. Here voice is exquisite and her commitment to the song is always evident. There is so much crap on offer at the moment, that having such a gifted women sharing her music with us feels like a profound gift.

[@dfhowes]

58:17 The Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis, YES! My wife and I drove from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis twice to see Morgan perform at the Dakota. It's hard to believe a concert could be any more intimate. The first time we were seated two tables away at the side of the stage. The second time we were in a front row table (I could actually touch the stage) with Doug directly in front of us. Morgan was singing a song and noticed me wearing her Reckless Abandon Tshirt and pointed at me. Later, between songs, she thanked me for that. My wife later laughed at me because she said I suddenly turned into a shy two-year-old. I was 61 at the time. 😁 We promised to go back every time Morgan plays there and are hoping she'll come to Sioux Falls again. Thanks so much for this very interesting interview, Elizabeth. I enjoyed listening to both of you immensely.

[@howardstark]

I am stoked for any and all Tea Time Interviews®

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Woop woop!

[@theblackdog2399]

Loved the interview with Morgan James. I have been a big fan of her career for years now. Would love to see you interview Haley Reinhart someday. As her career has been a pretty interesting one as well.

[@paoloanota5447]

Superduper level of awesomeness!

[@tomwilcox6905]

Great, interesting interview, love listening to Morgan - her “Dream On” is amazing.

[@Love_Lara]

Thank you Elizabeth for this great interview. Morgan is one of my favorite vocalists. She is awsome person and so are you

[@brittneyworst377]

I watched Sledgehammer before I hopped o.n this video. And she has the most calm talking voice I ever heard. And I was shook. Thank you for introducing her. I'm such a huge fan! 🙏

[@worldofborriemoto2026]

I am so happy the algorithm brought this to my attention. My favorite vocal reactor with my favorite singer. Awesome.

[@beatricehunter1110]

Good student Morgan. You perform very well. Thanks for the interview.

[@tomasmichalcik2571]

she is such an inspiration . I just love her even more from now on.

[@Kujakuseki01]

I knew Elizabeth from swing dancing in Seattle and dancing together, and have loved Morgan James from the first time I heard her in a collab with PostModern Jukebox. I try and follow whenever Morgan puts out new stuff, and love her incredible voice!

[@tomwilcox6905]

Great interview; Morgan is amazing.

[@mariorojas8424-r8v]

That is awesome, you and Morgan James, can you try having Haley Reinhart also?

[@theblackdog2399]

Haley never turns down interviews.

[@galadballcrusher8182]

@@theblackdog2399 if she does a Haley and then a Floor she will then only need Tatiana to be royal flush

[@theblackdog2399]

@@galadballcrusher8182 Who the hell is Tatiana and a Floor?

[@janihaavisto79]

When do we het Haley Reinhart or Floor interview?

[@j0hnn13K]

@@theblackdog2399 they are singers from a difference genre, non related to PMJ or vintage. Floor is Floor Jansen from Nightwish and Tatiana is Tatiana Shmayluk from Jinjer Those two are vocal powerhouses in metal.

[@Alilolilou]

That's just awesome, i remember i was blown away by her cover of "take me to church", at the time i didn't even know the original song...

[@petunia8425]

Thank you so much for this podcast, I adore Morgan James and have always wondered about her life. She is such a force to contend with. I wish everything she strives for, I will be there.

[@judleym5877]

I've loved Morgan since first stumbling onto her covering If You Don't Know Me By Now, and then again later with PMJ. She is a true talent, and I love her even more since she mentioned my favorite, Joni Mitchell. Great interview.

[@paulkruger8267]

Morgan and Elizabeth, Enjoyed watching the interview. It is very revealing to know what struggles artist must go through to be accepted. thanks for sharing. Paul Kruger

[@oveohlen3550]

About the guitars... I get it. I play guitar myself, and each guitar has a different voice, a different character and feel to it. From large difference in size, electronics, or form, to smaller ones, shifting guitars can help you produce a vastly different sound thanks to a different impression and feel you have. Closest comparison I can find is that switching guitars is like switching dance partners (sorry if it sounds corny). You get a different feel, and thus also modify your own technique according to it. Hope this helps all those, who wonder, why guitarists have this habit of starting to collect guitars :) And since it is almost too obvious to mention - but still bears mentioning: I am incredibly thankful for her moving music and all the effort, she has put into her art, work, and voice. It more than shows and I look forward to hearing more!

[@paavobergmann4920]

Even just speaking into a mic, answering questions, her voice is incredible.

[@maddo7192]

That was a great interview. I do no not know Morgan James but she's a great singer from what I just heared here and I like her music really much so far so that is something to discover for me this weekend 👍

[@ninopavkovic9382]

Two very charming ladies.

[@byCampo]

yes, Morgan keeps doing great work!

[@alanFconrad]

Great Interview of Morgan James

[@thmonz]

Great Interview!!! Thank you for sharing with all of us, absolutely love her voice!!

[@DonBehrens65]

Great interview. Thank you both

[@dosdan]

Elizabeth, what makes you of particular interest to me is that, as well as being a professional musician, you are also obviously a true enthusiast/fan. When interviewing a performer, you often scrunch up your face in a spasm of delight at their answer. Such an unusual response from a professional muso, whom often seem a bit jaded with "the whole music business". I love MJ's artistry. I'd nominate her PMJ performance of "Maps" as worthy of further exposure.

[@MrGobluebilly]

Recently stumbled into the reaction videos world, and I am discovering so much wonderful music -- although my productivity of late is at an all-time low. As a Detroit native and HUGE Motown fan, I would love to hear Morgan James recreate Marvin Gaye's What's Going On or Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life. Thank you for all of this amazing content!

[@WonderfulWorldOfStuff]

Heard this interview 2 years ago loved it then love it now. It’s sooo true, PMJ was my gateway drug into the rabbit hole that is the incredible soul soaring ever evolving vocals from Morgan to my eternal MJ addiction. ❤

[@magnusbergqvist2123]

That was a very interesting interview. Very lovely. You found the perfect personal level and rapport with the interviewee, and your shared love of music really shows. Was the same in the interview with Maria Franz.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andrelockert366]

Love your show. It makes me appreciate music so much. Thanks for the interesting show and varied music. ♥

[@lonniekramlich6241]

Love music & need it....thank you, Morgan & Liz ❤🤗⚘😎Peace

[@Dipperdap1]

Great interview. Thank you. I hope to see more interviews as your channel explodes in viewership.

[@byzinski]

At this moment Morgan James singing ‘Dream On’ with PMJ is my favorite female singer 🎤🎶👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕 then comes Aurora 🇳🇴 ‘Through the eyes of a child’ and finally Lara Fabian ‘Je Suis Malade’

[@metalmark1214]

Wow, two great singers and two beautiful women in the same interview. Can't beat that.

[@johnbeyerlein1347]

She just keeps doing good work. It

[@LDR1100RS]

Morgan's rendition of Dream On is the sizzle. I love it.

[@gerriemcbride4615]

I fell onto your page this evening and it’s wonderful! You and so passionate and excited about the artists you feature and that is awesome! Also Morgan for your next full alum cover please do Paul Simon,, I know he is a big inspiration to you and also to me! I never got a change to see you with PJM but would love to catch your show in the UK!

[@CornerstoneMath]

Great interview all around - but what truly blew my mind is that you are from my hometown of Wenatchee, WA 😳❤️🤯

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Yup! And I still visit from time to time.

[@bertjones3010]

What I most loved about the video of Call My Name is that it exposes the fact that Morgan has a great set of freckles which she seems to hide most of the time. Is that what she's hiding under those bangs? Nice chat you two.

[@marker5758]

Absolutely love Morgan and Elizabeth is a new discovery for me today ❤ very heart warming chat over tea ☕️

[@lucas.tamaki]

Great interview! Morgan is such an incredibly talented artist!

[@TimpTim]

Thank you for this great insight of a great singer/and person!

[@martincoons823]

I discovered personal you guys and different time periods but I Miss James with the postmodern jukebox very much an honor to enlist you guys just talk both of you work

[@michaelgreenwood9867]

Just great,I couldn’t stop watching. It made me late for an appointment,but so worth it. Thank you.

[@jesselynch1928]

Wow I learned so much from this video. From googling tea makers to what the Juliard school is , who Morgan James is to Voice coaches and actual watching a Morgan James lesson with her coach.(obviously I know nothing about music or tea makers). And I have not got very far in your video. But I just had to thank you at this point as it’s time for breakfast. I will watch rest of video later. TY

[@nestorasbellas6604]

Its there for two or more years and just like that i listened to her voice through some of you wonderful people that are reacting to songs and cover songs and just like that i was introduced to her! mrs Morgan you are amazing! People should create more original music for you!

[@sdmcnca]

Thank you for your conversation and inspirations. Both of YOU!!!

[@TCR_Kischer]

What a great interview. You both are amazing.

[@beardown2489]

Wow. Just discovered your channel because of Stapleton earlier tonight. Now you’re interviewing Mrs. Morgan James. Youve got me

[@robbpowell194]

This was simply wonderful. Simply.

[@Aridzonan13]

Amazing set of pipes.. Her Maroon 5 cover is amazing.

[@KitaBelle23]

Loved you both. Such a cool interview.

[@cavebeastdemon3631]

She has one of the most beautiful instruments I've ever heard!

[@rolandclarke2896]

Boise, Idaho fan here...and ex-pat Brit...inflenced by my mother who worked at TCM in London. Great interview and videos. And we have a Cavachon = Cavalier x Bishon so love KCSs.

[@ralphwood9865]

A great interview of a truly great singer and person, thank you both and Elizabeth keep these classy interviews coming

[@peterdawson2403]

Always love the interviews. Gives a new insight into the artists.

[@danhodge2337]

Been following you for a while and you as well as another have both spoken to Morgan James, my youtube voice crush lol, so thankyou and loving the channel :-)

[@nikolaykalenikov3654]

First of all, I am so glad that we had this interview, as it very insightful look at the perspective of Morgan about music in general, her journey and what drives her to move forward, which fortunately for us is just making good music. Personally, I got to know her voice very randomly, through PMJ on a working day, a couple of years ago, and was immediately hooked, the first song I heard. For days I literally could not have enough of her performances. After listening her perform a vast variety of music, I honestly believe, she is one of the best singers in the world right now and it is vastly underrated, which is kind of sad, because she honestly deserves much more recognition and has all the tools that should have made her a megastar. The good thing is, that she basically has the vision, that instead of waiting for a big break, that may not happen not because of her, she just keeps making good music, which is the essence of it all. She does not seem bitter, but very down to earth and authentic, which is one more reason to like her a lot. On a related note, I believe I have already said that in a comment before, but "Dear Prudence" cover that Haley and herself did would be a great addition to the channel.

[@bobjacobs7148]

Another recommendation: Kate Bush, Hounds of Love--especially the second half of the album, from "I dream of sleep" to "The morning fog". Keep of the wonderful work! You're a pleasure to watch.

[@MartinSmith]

Listen to her cover of Hallelujah--just glorious and so awesome 🎤🎼🎵

[@britainjacobson]

Phenomenal.. thank you to you both!!!

[@BeyondNox]

I just discovered you last night, and been bench watching you reacting so much music I love. you are so visural in your reacions, its so amazing to watch! id loooooove to watch you react to Janet Devlin, irish singer, I think id love to see the song "Better Now" or "confessional" that would be amazing!

[@Amazira13]

that was a great musical interview with a very talented and likable artist

[@fingling8]

I don't know either of you, but I really enjoyed this. Morgan is very frank and honest. And you, Elizabeth, are a very open and encouraging interviewer. Admitting to the many misses and issues of a career in the music business. Full-album covers! I didn't know this was a thing, but now I have to look up her cover of Grace. The guy's guitar chops shocked me, let alone that voice! I grew up listening to his dad, and thought "Oh sure, like his son will be able as well ... fat chance." My god was I wrong. How about full-album of Tapestry by Carol King? What of Tuck & Patti--even if they themselves cover ("Pure")? No: aha--here's what to cover: Esther Phillips' "From a Whisper to a Scream"! Do it! (Story goes that when Aretha won the Grammy that year, she turned around and gave the statue to Li'l Esther, saying "This should be yours.") Or how about--wait for it--the late, great, great, great Amy Winehouse's Back to Black? Another idea is the unsung Joni album, "The Hissing of Summer Lawns." If you knew French, I'd suggest one of my favourite singers of all time, Monique Leyrac, who just died quite old I think last year. (Try and find her live 1965 album, Monique Leyrac en concert. Colombia FS644. Never mind--you don't likely speak French. Cute dogs...

[@Greenchileaddict]

Regarding the hammering-when the song sang I want to be your sledgehammer it wasn't to be taken literally. Great interview!