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Life & Work with Jules Mason of South Carolina

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jules Mason.

Hi Jules, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I grew up singing in church and traveling with my family, and from a young age, music felt like home it was the one place I could fully be myself.

When I first started coaching about ten years ago, I was honestly really nervous. I even remember teaching a handbell class and having students sing while they played because I wasn’t sure I was ready to fully step into vocal coaching. But as I worked with people, I quickly realized how powerful it was to help someone see their voice and themselves in a new way.

That small beginning grew into a full studio, Imagine Music Studio, where we expanded into multiple areas of music and worked with a wide range of students. Along the way, I continued growing as both an artist and a coach. I had the opportunity to travel and perform with a band called Motherwell Drive for several years, and I’m now part of a new band, Heart and Soul. Being actively in the music space has been incredibly important, not only as a creative outlet, but as a way to stay connected to the emotional and mental side of what I teach.

Now, through Jules Vocals, I work with people at every level, from those just starting out to artists preparing for major opportunities. At the core of everything I do is helping people feel safe, confident, and fully themselves in their voice; especially those who have spent years being told to quiet down or hold back.

In addition to one-on-one coaching, I also offer online group classes and lead choir workshops, where I work directly with ensembles to strengthen connection, confidence, and cohesion within their sound. If I’m working with an individual or a group, my goal is always the same: to help people step into their voice with clarity, confidence, and freedom.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It hasn’t been a smooth road. Building a business from the ground up means you’re constantly learning in real time; you are the product at first, figuring out your strengths, your limitations, and how to make it all sustainable.

What really shifted things for me was understanding the importance of structure, systems, and consistency. Once I had those in place, the business itself became a lot more manageable. It turned into trial and error, and I learned to accept that failure is simply part of the process.

The bigger challenge, though, was personal. I was raising young children while building this, learning how to balance being present for my family while also growing a business. I also had to learn how to separate my self-worth from my work, not letting it rise and fall based on how things were going.

I didn’t have one clear mentor, but I had people around me who believed in me and were willing to offer guidance along the way. Looking back, the challenges were real, but they shaped both my business and who I am today.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a vocal coach, and I help people find their voice and learn how to use it with confidence and control. I don’t just focus on how it sounds, I help them understand what they’re doing, so they can trust their voice instead of second-guessing it.

I specialize in helping people feel confident using their voice on stage, whether that’s in performance or in any space where they need to be seen and heard. I’m known for helping people find their voice and creating a space where they feel safe to explore it while also growing in strength and confidence.

I’m also known for my work as a performer, singing with Heart and Soul and writing music that allows me to connect, express, and share that same authenticity with others.

If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
In my experience, qualities for success include honesty, humility, and a willingness to stay open. You have to be honest with yourself about where you are, and humble enough to keep learning and growing.

I’m a big believer in putting yourself in rooms where you know the least. Real growth happens when you’re willing to be stretched and learn from others.

And just as important is your relationship with failure. It’s going to happen often, but when you’re open to it and willing to learn from it, it becomes one of your greatest tools. It gives you the awareness to move forward differently and that’s where growth begins.

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