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Singer Songwriter | How to Write a Song, Make Music, Song Lyrics, Music Theory, Singing Lessons
Singer Songwriter | How to Write a Song, Make Music, Song Lyrics, Music Theory, Singing Lessons
This podcast helps aspiring singer-songwriters find their authentic voice, write and sing their own songs, and build confidence to share their music. Host Lainey Prendeville Crawford offers guidance on simplifying the creative process, overcoming doubt and perfectionism, and connecting with the song within. Topics include songwriting, music theory, singing lessons, and making music. The podcast is designed for those who dream of performing, recording, or simply creating music that feels true to themselves.
Episodes
120 | Press Record Anyway: How Recording Yourself Can Improve Your Singing
What if one of the simplest ways to improve your singing is to start pressing record?
I practiced recording myself this week, and the experience gave me a valuable reality check about where I am as a singer and musician—and what I need to work on next.
When you're inside the music, it's easy to miss things like breath support, tempo, phrasing, tension, or other habits. Listening back gives you an
119 | Why You Keep Putting Off Recording Your Songs
Why do you keep putting off recording your songs — even when the song is finished?
You finally finish the lyrics. You make the revisions. You find the version of the song that feels true. And then, somehow, recording it becomes the thing you keep avoiding.
I've noticed this pattern in my own creative process. After spending the summer paying attention to the different stages of songwriting — from
118 | Feeling Stuck Writing Songs? Find Your Place in the Songwriting Process
Have you ever wondered why songwriting feels effortless one day — and impossible the next?
What if the problem isn't that you're creatively blocked, but that you're in a different stage of the songwriting process?
In this episode, I'm looking back on an unexpected discovery. What started as a summer of recording podcast episodes about singing, songwriting, and creativity turned into a deep study o
117 | The Secret To Vocal Confidence Isn't Having a Better Singing Voice
What if the secret to vocal confidence isn't having a better singing voice?
So many singers believe confidence comes after they improve their technique, sound better, or finally feel "good enough." But what if confidence begins somewhere else?
In this episode, we're exploring a different way of thinking about vocal confidence—one that's rooted not in perfection, but in trust. I share why learning
116 | How Do You Know When a Song Is Finished?
How do you know when a song is actually finished?
Not when it's perfect. Not when you've exhausted every possible revision. But when it's ready to let go.
In this episode, we're exploring the final stage of the songwriting process: knowing when to stop revising and trust the song you've written. I share what happened after revisiting an old song that finally found its missing verse—only to discove
115 | The Hardest Part of the Songwriting Process: Choosing What Belongs
Have you ever held onto a lyric, melody, or song idea simply because you've lived with it for so long?
In this episode, we're exploring a different stage of the songwriting process — not gathering inspiration, but choosing what belongs. I share the story of revisiting an old song and making one unexpected change that revealed a deeper, more honest version of the story it had been trying to tell al
114 | Try This 10-Minute Singing Practice When Your Voice Feels Tired
Feeling tired, stiff, or disconnected from your singing voice?
In this episode, I'm sharing a simple 10-minute singing practice I used after a long holiday weekend to reconnect with my voice—without forcing it, judging it, or trying to sound "better."
Instead of focusing on vocal technique or performance, this practice begins with noticing how your voice feels today, meeting it where it is, and al
113 | Can't Finish Your Song? Why Some Songs Take Years to Write
Have you ever had a song that stayed with you for years—but never seemed ready to be written?
In this episode, I'm sharing a personal reflection on a song I've wanted to write for a long time and what it's teaching me about the songwriting process, creative timing, and learning to trust inspiration instead of forcing it.
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, I've found myself returning to a cr
112 | Trying to Force Your Creative Process? There's Another Way
Trying to force your creativity to happen? There may be another way.
As artists, we often feel pressure to know exactly where we’re going. We want the finished vision, the clear plan, the perfect idea — and when we don’t have those things, we may assume we’re stuck.
But the creative process doesn’t always unfold in a straight line.
Sometimes the work is in the unknown.
In this episode, I’m explori
111 | Rediscovering Your Singing Voice Beyond Practice & Performance
Have you ever felt disconnected from your singing voice—even though you still love to sing?
In this episode, we're exploring a different way of thinking about singing. One that goes beyond practice, performance, technique, improvement, and achievement.
I share reflections from my own creative life lately, including singing while doing dishes, gardening, playing with my children, and following litt
110 | The Songwriting Process: Catching Song Ideas Before They Slip Away
Have you ever had a great song idea disappear before you had the chance to develop it?
In this episode, we're exploring an often-overlooked part of the songwriting process: capturing inspiration while it's still alive.
Building on last week's conversation about The Work Before the Work, we're talking about what happens when the first spark of a song finally appears. How do songwriters capture idea
109 | Finding Inspiration as a Singer-Songwriter: The Work Before The Work
How do you find inspiration when you don't know what to create next?
As singer-songwriters, we often assume we need a clear idea, a finished vision, or a specific project before we can begin creating. But what if inspiration doesn't come from thinking harder about what to make?
What if it comes from paying attention?
In this episode, we're exploring the work before the work — the often overlooked
108 | Feeling Stuck With Your Singing Voice? Try This Creative Approach
Feeling stuck with your singing voice lately?
In this episode, we’re exploring a creative approach to reconnecting with your voice through curiosity, experimentation, vocal harmonies, and creative freedom — instead of overthinking, perfectionism, or trying to sound “perfect.”
I share some behind-the-scenes reflections from my own creative process lately, including experimenting with vocal layering
107 | Songwriter's Block & Creative Burnout: How to Begin Again
Feeling stuck creatively? Struggling with songwriter’s block, creative burnout, or feeling disconnected from your music?
In this episode, we’re talking about how to begin again creatively — not through pressure, perfectionism, or forcing inspiration, but through play, curiosity, experimentation, and reconnecting with the desire to create.
I share some honest reflections about my own creative proce
106 | When Your Creative Process Stops Feeling Alive
What do you do when the way you’ve been creating no longer feels alive?
In this episode, I’m sharing an honest reflection on creativity, artistic growth, and what happens when your creative process starts feeling stale — even when you still love what you do.
Lately, I’ve realized I’ve been spending so much time creating about music that I’ve started craving more space for my own songs, artistry, a
105 | How to Find Your Natural Singing Voice
Have you ever felt like you’re trying too hard when you sing — forcing your voice, chasing a certain sound, or overthinking every note?
If so, you’re not alone.
In this episode, we talk about how to find your natural singing voice — not by shaping or controlling it, but by learning how to let it emerge.
Because your voice isn’t something you have to create.
It’s something that’s already there.
You
104 | Too Many Song Ideas? How to Turn Ideas Into Finished Songs
Do you have unfinished songs, scattered lyrics, or too many song ideas living in your notes app?
In this episode, we talk about how to move inspiration through the songwriting process — so your ideas stop getting lost and start becoming songs.
You’ll learn how to capture ideas, create one creative “home,” and move songs through different stages of development without feeling overwhelmed.
Because s
103 | A 20-Minute Creative Practice for Singer-Songwriters (When You Don't Have Time)
If you’ve been struggling to find time for your creativity — or feeling stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle with your singing or songwriting — this episode will give you a simple, realistic way to stay consistent.
Because creativity doesn’t require hours of free time.
It requires a way to stay connected.
In this episode, I share a flexible 20-minute creative practice designed for singer-songwriters w
102 | The 3 Phases of Writing a Song (Why You Get Stuck & What to Do Next)
If you’ve ever started a song and didn’t finish it… or felt stuck somewhere in the middle of the songwriting process, unsure what to do next — this episode will give you a clearer path forward.
Songwriting isn’t just about inspiration — it’s about understanding the phases of writing a song.
When you understand these phases, it becomes much easier to move from a simple idea… to a finished piece of
101 | How to Warm Up Your Voice (Without Overthinking It)
If warming up your voice has ever felt confusing, rigid, or overly technical… you’re not alone.
In this episode, we simplify the process.
Instead of focusing on the “perfect” vocal warm-up routine, you’ll learn how to approach warming up your voice in a way that’s intuitive, flexible, and actually supportive of your singing.
We’ll walk through a simple 4-part framework to help you:
• gently awaken
100 | 100 Episodes Later: Finding Your Voice as a Singer Songwriter (And What's Next)
100 episodes.
What started as Reawaken Your Voice has grown into something clearer, more focused, and more aligned — a space for singer-songwriters navigating the creative process, finding their voice, and learning how to trust it.
In this episode, I’m reflecting on the journey so far — what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what I’ve learned from you along the way.
We talk about:
• the evolu
99 | How to Find Your Songwriting Voice
How do you actually find your songwriting voice?
Is it something you discover… or something that develops over time?
Many songwriters feel stuck here — overthinking their ideas, comparing themselves to others, and wondering if what they’re creating is original or “good enough.”
But your voice isn’t something you find by thinking.
It’s something that emerges through the act of writing.
In this epis
98 | Permission to Sing Imperfectly: Letting Go of Perfection in Your Voice
Many singers hold themselves back because they’re trying to sound perfect.
They control their tone, their breath, their phrasing — carefully managing every detail so nothing falls apart. But sometimes that control is exactly what keeps the voice from expressing something real.
In this episode, we explore the balance between vocal technique and emotional honesty, and why perfectionism can quietly b
97 | When Can You Call Yourself a Singer Songwriter?
At what point are you “allowed” to call yourself a singer-songwriter?
Is it after you finish your first song?
Release music publicly?
Perform for other people?
Many artists carry a quiet belief that they’re not a real singer-songwriter yet — that they need to be better, more confident, or further along before claiming that identity.
In this episode, we explore the journey of becoming an artist and
96 | Not Finishing Your Songs? 3 Reasons Singer-Songwriters Get Stuck
You start songs all the time.
But finishing them? That’s where things fall apart.
If your voice memos are full of half-written lyrics and abandoned ideas, you’re not lazy — and you’re not untalented. In this episode, we explore three common reasons singer-songwriters struggle to finish their songs: perfectionism, lack of creative systems, and hitting a skill edge.
Because sometimes the problem isn
95 | The Quiet Artist: You Want to Be a Singer-Songwriter – But You're Still Hiding
You say you want to be a singer-songwriter. You want to share your voice, write your own songs, and be heard.
So why are you still hiding?
In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet fear that keeps so many aspiring singer-songwriters small — the fear of being seen, of sharing unfinished work, of letting your real voice be heard.
If you struggle with vocal confidence, hesitate to share your mus
94 | You Don't Have to Feel Ready: Begin Where You Are as a Singer Songwriter
You think you need more confidence.
More training.
More certainty.
But what if beginning is what creates those things?
In You Don’t Have to Feel Ready: Begin Where You Are as a Singer-Songwriter, I’m sharing honest stories from my own path — recording before I felt prepared, stepping into rooms that scared me, saying yes before I knew how.
We’ll talk about why waiting keeps artists stuck, how read
93 | Why Singing Feels Vulnerable (and How to Build Confidence in Your Voice)
Singing can feel incredibly vulnerable.
Your voice isn’t just an instrument — it’s part of your body, your history, and your identity. So when you share it, of course you can feel exposed.
In this episode, we explore why singers and songwriters struggle with fear, self-doubt, and perfectionism, especially after criticism or difficult experiences.
And we talk about how confidence is really built:
n
92 | When We Pull Away From Our Creativity – and How to Return to Making Music
Have you ever noticed yourself pulling away from your creativity — even though making music is something you love?
In this episode, we explore why singers and songwriters disconnect from their creativity, voice, or songwriting practice — and why this distance is often a form of self-protection, not failure.
We’ll talk about the vulnerability of making music, the pressure to “do it right,” and the
91 | Song Lyrics or Melody First? 5 Ways to Start Writing a Song
Do song lyrics come first — or does the melody lead the way?
The truth is, songs don’t begin in just one way.
In this episode, I walk you through five common “doorways” into songwriting — simple, human starting points that can help you move past the frozen feeling of “Where do I start?” We explore how songs can begin through lyrics, melody, rhythm, harmony, or listening to what’s already stirring
90 | Listening for a Song: A Different Kind of Ear Training for Singer Songwriters
Songwriting isn’t about coming up with ideas — it’s about learning how to listen.
In this episode, I’m sharing a different kind of ear training for singer-songwriters: one that helps you recognize song beginnings as they’re already forming — where listening becomes the skill that guides everything else.
We’ll talk about the subtle ways songs often arrive: a line that won’t leave you alone, a sound
89 | Vocal Play: A Gentle Doorway Into Songwriting
What if you didn’t have to think your way into songwriting — but could play your way in?
In this episode, I explore how vocal play can become a gentle doorway into songwriting, whether your songs begin with words, melody, or something in between. Instead of focusing on performance or “getting it right,” we look at how letting the voice explore can lower pressure, reconnect you to emotion, and help
88 | Too Many Ideas? The Power of Choosing One Creative Practice for the Year Ahead
If you’re heading into the new year feeling creatively overwhelmed — with too many ideas, unfinished projects, and uncertainty about where to focus — this episode is for you.
So many singer-songwriters struggle not because they lack inspiration, but because choosing one direction feels risky. What if you pick the wrong project? What if you lose momentum? What if you don’t follow through?
In this e
87 | From Journaling to Song Lyrics: A Simple Way to Start Writing Songs
If you’ve ever filled journals with words but felt stuck turning them into a song—or if you have music you love but freeze when it’s time to add lyrics—this episode is for you.
In this episode, I’m sharing a simple way to move from journaling into song lyrics without forcing meaning, overthinking, or trying to get it “right.” We’ll talk about how lyrics actually take shape over time, why journalin
86 | What Counts as Singing? Staying Connected to Your Voice in Quiet Seasons (When You're Not Practicing or Performing)
What does it really mean to stay connected to your singing voice—especially in quiet seasons, when you’re not practicing, performing, or making much sound at all?
In this episode, we explore what actually counts as singing for singer-songwriters, and how creativity and voice remain present even when the voice goes quiet. If you’re in a slower season, returning after a break, or feeling unsure how
85 | A Creative Year-End Ritual for Singer Songwriters: Reflect, Renew, and Reconnect With Your Voice
This episode is an invitation to pause.
At the end of the year, we so often rush forward—setting goals, making plans, trying to improve. Instead, this guided creative ritual offers a moment to stand still at a viewpoint: to look back at the path you’ve walked, to sense the artistic horizon ahead, and to listen for what wants to come next.
Together, we’ll move through a gentle process of grounding,
84 | How to Start a Songwriting Practice: A Creative 3-Step Ritual for Singer Songwriters
How do you actually start a songwriting practice—especially if you’re feeling rusty, intimidated, or creatively blocked?
In this episode, I’m sharing the gentle 3-step ritual I use myself—grounding, lyric freewriting, and melody improv—to help you quiet the noise, access creative flow, and hear your creative voice again.
Whether you’re returning to music or just beginning to explore your voice,
83 | 3 Essential Practices Every Singer Songwriter Needs to Overcome Creative Blocks
Feeling creatively blocked — like there’s a song or idea trying to reach you, but life, doubt, and mental noise keep getting in the way?
This week, we’re talking about how to quiet the noise so you can finally hear your creative voice again. Whether you’re returning to music, beginning a new season, or sensing a shift in your artistry, the whisper is always there… it’s just hard to hear when every
82 | Why Reawaken Your Voice is Becoming Singer Songwriter (My Story & What's Coming Next)
Today’s episode is the beginning of a new era for this show. I’m sharing the personal story behind my creative return: how I left the classical world, lost my voice for years, and slowly found my way back through songwriting — the practice that became my refuge, my bridge from silence to song, and the doorway back to my true artistry.
I’ll talk about the identity shift I resisted for so long — cal
81 | How Your Voice and Songwriting Practice Evolve Through Creative Seasons (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 6)
Every artist goes through seasons — moments of quiet, growth, bloom, and renewal.
In this final episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore how your voice and songwriting practice evolve through creative cycles, and why finding your voice isn’t a one-time event — it’s a lifelong spiral of discovery.
You’ll learn how to recognize your current creative season, trust your natural rhythm, a
80 | Fear of Being Heard? 3 Gentle Steps to Share Your Voice With Confidence (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 5)
Do you have a song in your heart you’re afraid to share?
In this episode — Episode 5 of the Vocal Breakthrough series — we dive into the courage it takes to share your voice. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter returning to music after a long pause, or just discovering your creative voice, this episode is for you.
I’ll guide you through 3 gentle stages of sharing your voice, designed to help yo
79 | Finding Your Song Seed: How to Write the Song Only You Can Write (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 4)
What if the song you’ve been longing to write is already inside you — just waiting for you to listen?
In this episode, we explore how to uncover your song seed — that first spark of melody, phrase, or emotion that begins your creative process. Whether you’ve never written a song before or you’ve been feeling blocked for years, this is your invitation to begin again with curiosity and play.
You
78 | Build a Creative Singing & Songwriting Practice Routine that Fits Your Life (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 3)
What does consistency look like when your creative life doesn’t fit into neat little boxes?
If you’ve been longing to sing again, write again, or simply reconnect with your voice — but struggle to find the time, the structure, or the energy — this episode is for you.
In Part 3 of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we’re exploring what it means to find your rhythm as a singer and songwriter. Becaus
77 | How to Stop Overthinking & Start Singing With Ease (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 2)
When you overthink your singing, you disconnect from how it feels to make sound.
In this episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore what happens when you stop analyzing every note — and start trusting your body as your instrument.
We’ll talk about how overthinking can hold you back before you even open your mouth, why trying harder often tightens your voice, and how simple embodiment
76 | 3 Steps to Reclaim Your Voice & Artist Identity as a Singer & Songwriter (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 1)
In this first episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore how to heal your relationship with your voice, rebuild trust, and reclaim your artist identity — your singer within.
Whether you’ve been away from singing for years, or you’ve been holding yourself back, this episode guides you through practical steps to release old fears, reconnect with your creative spirit, and begin again wit
75 | A New Season of Finding Your Voice ~ What it Means to Begin Again
We’re allowed to be beginners again ~ to find our voice, even when it’s changed.
In this episode, I’m sharing what it means to step into a new chapter of finding your voice — both in life and in music. I’ll talk about what I’ve been learning as I begin a new season of growth in my own artistry, and how to return to your creative path with curiosity, grace, and courage.
If you’ve been feeling d
74 | How to Write a Song as a Singer ~ Without Playing an Instrument
You don't need to play an instrument to start writing songs ~ your voice is enough.
In this episode, I’m breaking down a simple, beginner-friendly approach to songwriting for singers ~ no guitar, piano, or music theory required. If you're someone who loves to sing but feels stuck or unsure about how to make music from your own voice and ideas, this is for you.
You’ll learn:
Why you don’t ne
73 | You're Not Behind: Returning to Your Voice After a Break From Singing
Have you stepped away from your voice — again? Are you feeling the weight of guilt, shame, or the belief that you’ve “fallen behind?”
You’re not alone. And you’re not behind.
This episode is a compassionate reframe for singers starting over — for the second, third, or tenth time. Whether life got in the way, creativity went quiet, or you just needed space — this conversation is here to remind
72 | Singing as an Act of Freedom: A Call to Courage
If your voice isn’t free, you aren’t free.
In this episode, we'll explore what it really means to sing with truth — especially in a world that punishes honesty and teaches us to stay quiet.
We’re told that silence keeps us safe. But the truth?
Holding your voice back doesn’t protect you — it imprisons you.
Whether you're a longtime singer or someone who's gone quiet for years, this episode is a ca
71 | Breaking the Silence: Finding Your Voice Beyond Creative Blocks
Feeling creatively blocked or disconnected from your voice?
You're not alone.
In this episode, we explore how to move through creative blocks with compassion so you can start singing again with confidence and authenticity. You'll learn gentle, practical ways to reconnect with your voice and start expressing yourself freely ~ without judgment.
Whether you’ve taken a long break from singing o
70 | Sick of Saving Your Music for Last? 4 Tips to Prioritize Your Creativity for Singer Songwriters
If you’re anything like me, you just feel better when you’re singing.
When you make music a part of your life and prioritize your creativity, there is a certain energy, a certain spark that permeates all aspects of your life and enhances your overall well-being.
But it’s just harder than it used to be to set aside time for making music, singing, songwriting, practicing your craft. So what
69 | Trying to Match What You Hear? 3 Tips for Singers to Go From Imitation to Individual Expression
Have you been trying to match your voice to what you’re hearing when singing along with other voices? Do you find yourself trying to sound like a certain artist when singing along with their music?
Imitation is a helpful tool, and yet there is a need for balance between trying to match good vocal production and finding your own unique sound. So how do you find your OWN voice? How do you dis
68 | Feel Like a Fraud as a Vocalist? The Truth About Imposter Syndrome & How to Keep Making Music
Do you ever doubt your abilities as a singer?
If you’ve ever struggled with feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, fear and self-doubt, you’re not alone. It is all too common to feel like a fraud when you’re sharing your voice and stepping out as a vocalist in any capacity, whether as a performer on stage, using your voice as a healing instrument, recording in the studio, singing at an open mic fo
67 | The Secret to Growing Your Confidence (or Finding it Again) as a Singer
Did something shake your confidence as a singer and you’re trying to get it back?
Do you find yourself holding back because you’re not confident in your sound?
Do you wish you had the confidence to share your voice?
Whether you’ve never felt confident in your voice or you once had confidence and it took a hit, today’s episode will teach you how to grow your confidence in your singing voice.
I’
66 | Out of Practice? 5 Truths About Getting Your Voice Back After a Singing Hiatus
When you’re out of practice, it can be hard to bring yourself to get back into the flow of practicing and singing again.
Chances are, you’re in your head about what your voice will sound like, dreading the judgment you’ll face from yourself when you open your mouth to sing for the first time in a long time.
Before you even think about which vocal warm up exercises to use or which vocalises t
65 | Your Voice Isn't Lost. 4 Ways to Reconnect With Your Voice & Start Singing Again
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost your voice, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, too ~ not just once but time and again. That’s how I’ve honed this process that I’m now sharing with you ~ this process of coming back home to your voice and reconnecting with your creativity so you can get back to singing and making music.
In this episode, I lay out 4 different ways you can start to find you
64 | Ready to Express Yourself Freely as a Singer? How Vocal Improvisation Can Help You Get There
Are you wanting to express yourself freely through your singing voice, but feel restricted or confined within a box of ‘shoulds’ and ‘supposed to’s?’
Do you wish you could find your unique sound without feeling stuck in the trap of trying to sound a certain way rather than just being yourself?
Today I want to share with you the greatest vehicle I’ve found for unlocking creative freedom as a si
63 | Dreaming of Writing, Singing & Performing Your Own Songs? 3 Things You Actually Need First
Today we’re talking about what you actually need to make music as a singer songwriter.
Before you are actually out there living the dream ~ whatever form that takes for you, whether it’s singing at a local open mic night or touring with a band or recording your songs or creating for the sake of creating, expressing yourself, or simply making something you’re proud of… these are 3 things you ac
62 | Afraid the Neighbors Might Hear You Singing? 10 Reasons You Should Sing Anyway
Ever stopped yourself from practicing singing because you worry about what the neighbors (or the people who live with you) might think?
Ever found yourself “whisper singing” because you’re afraid of singing full voice? (“What if someone heard me singing?”)
If being heard is something you are yearning for but something you’re afraid of at the same time… you’re not alone. There is a quote about
61 | Vocal Warm Ups for Singer Songwriters: A Step-by-Step Plan to Create a Singing Practice You Love
Today we’re breaking down the key components of a creative singing practice that will support your vocal and artistic development as a singer songwriter.
I want you to LOVE your singing practice. I want you to feel lit up when you go to warm up your voice and sing through your songs, so we’re weaving in our signature dose of creativity and PLAY as I walk you through a typical practice session.
60 | "Why is it So Hard to Make Myself Sing?" The Real Enemy of Creativity & What to Do About It
Does it ever feel like pulling teeth when you go to practice singing?
Do you go out of your way to find anything and everything else to do EXCEPT actually sing?
What is this repelling force that we come up against as artists whenever we're faced with actually doing the work of our craft?
If you've ever struggled with "making" yourself sing, then you know all about today's topic. We're shini
59 | Beyond Vocal Technique: Why a Holistic Approach to Singing is the #1 Way to Find Your Voice
Vocal technique isn’t everything.
Vocal warm ups and exercises and drills aren’t everything.
Hitting all the right notes with the most beautiful tone quality and with the most well-coordinated breath support isn’t everything.
Vocal technique is just one piece of the puzzle. That’s why in this episode, I’m going deep into why it’s so important to nurture the WHOLE voice, the WHOLE inst
58 | Worried Your Song Lyrics Will Be Misunderstood? 4 Truths You Must Embrace to Express Yourself as an Artist and Singer Songwriter
Do you worry about how your creative work will be interpreted or what other people will think of the songs you write? If so, you’re not alone.
These questions arise in artists of all kinds:
Will I be misunderstood?
Will it hurt someone?
Will people judge me?
Will they misinterpret what I was trying to say?
Is it too much? Not enough?
It’s a very vulnerable act to express yoursel
57 | Why You Should Learn to Play a Musical Instrument as a Singer Who Wants to Write Songs
Are you a singer who wants to write songs and make your own music, but you don’t play an instrument? Maybe you’re feeling held back by your minimal or lack of instrumental skills and musical knowledge ~ but singing & songwriting just keep calling your name.
I know the idea of learning yet another new thing can sometimes feel like too much… and maybe you JUST want to sing…
So in today’s
56 | Can't Find Time to Sing? My Method for Cultivating a Creative Singing Practice that Works for YOU
Are you struggling to find time to work on your music?
In this week’s episode, we’re going to explore this elusive concept of time and how we can realistically make this whole singing / songwriting thing work in our ordinary, everyday lives.
Between caring for loved ones, kids, a spouse, aging family members, a household, our work, whether that be a 9-5, freelance work, full time, part time
55 | 5 Lessons I Learned from Finishing a Creative Project that I'm Applying to Recording an Album of Original Songs as a Singer Songwriter
If you've ever struggled with starting, finishing, and following through with a creative project, this episode will give you 5 lessons to keep you moving through the creative process ~ start to finish ~ so you can bring your creative ideas to life as a singer, songwriter, artist, and musician.
Whether you’re having a hard time starting or having a hard time finishing that creative project that’s
54 | Bored with Tedious Vocal Warm Ups? Try This Creative Approach to Warming Up Your Singing Voice Instead.
Are you sick of tedious vocal exercises and traditional vocal drills?
When you’re trying to get back into the flow of singing, moving through the typical vocal warm ups can be a real barrier to entry. You just wanna get to the fun part… but you know it will feel better and sound better if you warm up your voice first. Besides, you want to work on improving your singing voice and you know vocal
53 | Why Natural Talent Is Not What You Think It Is! The Truth About What it Takes to Make Music as a Singer and Vocalist
You probably know that you have a gift. Perhaps you’ve been told you’re talented. You’ve likely been praised for your singing voice. Even if you’ve been too shy to really share your voice and so you haven’t received this kind of feedback, the fact that you’re here tells me you just innately feel a deep desire in your heart to sing… so there is a natural affinity for music and singing planted wi
52 | Creative Dry Season? My Step-by-Step Guide to Tap into Creative Flow & Replenish Inspiration as a Singer and Artist
In the creative journey as a singer, songwriter & vocal artist, there are bound to be dry seasons of feeling depleted, empty, uninspired. It’s almost like you’ve reached the bottom of the cup or your stream of creative energy has run dry… and you just have no motivation to sing, create, make music, write songs.
That’s why it’s so important to have a go-to plan for times like these so you ca
51 | 3 Reasons You Should Stop Comparing Yourself to Others So You Can Find Your Voice as a Singer and Songwriter
Have you ever considered what the comparison trap is stealing from you?
If you’ve ever compared yourself to others as a singer / artist and come up short in your mind, then today’s episode will be the gentle nudge of tough love that you need to break free from this all-too-common creative block.
I’ll be sharing with you 3 reasons to stop comparing your voice to others ~ and revealing the t
50 | Tired of Putting Music on the Backburner? 3 Ways to Kickstart Your Singing Practice & Find Your Voice Again
If you've been feeling disconnected from your voice and have spent some time away from music for one reason or another, this episode will help you get those creative gears moving again and reignite that desire in your heart to sing.
It can be so hard to dust off the cobwebs and start singing again when the distance between you and your art feels like it widens more with each passing day. That's
49 | Songwriting as a Creative Outlet Pt. 2: What You Need When You're Getting Started
In the second part of our conversation about exploring songwriting as a creative outlet, I go deeper into what you need when you're getting started with writing your own songs.
Whether you’re a writer whose strength is in the lyrics, a singer who doesn’t play an instrument (or lacks confidence in your existing instrumental skills), a musician who plays by ear and wants to find your unique voic
48 | Songwriting as a Creative Outlet Pt. 1: My Journey from Singing Other People's Music to Writing My Own Songs
Have you ever felt the desire to explore songwriting as a creative outlet?
Whether you are just playing with the idea, wondering where to begin, or you've got notebooks full of songs and you're wondering what to do with this treasure trove of ideas, you're sure to find something of value in today's episode.
I went on a little bit of a journey here, sharing my story of the pivot I made over
47 | Songwriting for Singers: 5 Common Roadblocks to Writing Your Own Music & How to Overcome Them
Are you a singer who wants to make your own music and explore songwriting as a creative outlet? Do you feel like you have songs inside of you, but you’re struggling to get them out for one reason or another?
Singing other people’s music is great and everything, but you have your own stories, your own experiences, your own feelings and emotions and concepts that you want to bring to life throu
46 | Want to Feel Free in Your Voice as a Singer & Songwriter? Focus on THIS.
Are you longing to experience the freedom of singing and the joy of making music without all the technical stuff and the noise of the mind getting in the way?
As a vocal artist and highly creative person, you know that being free to express yourself and create for the sake of creating is a feeling like no other. But it can sometimes get lost in the pursuit of mastery, of conquering vocal techni
45 | Getting Back On Stage: 4 Performance Tips for Rusty Singers
There are seasons of the vocal journey when we step away from the stage, lean into the silence, and spend some time away ~ whether we’re seemingly forced into it or we intentionally choose to take a break from performing. And sometimes we even shut down our voice and stop singing altogether ~ I’ve been there.
If you’ve been in such a season, it can feel a bit intimidating to get back into it an
44 | Improve Your Overall Sound with These 3 Simple Vocal Tips for Singers
In this episode, I share 3 simple vocal tips that will help you open your voice, find vocal freedom, and improve your overall tone quality as a singer and vocalist. These are quick remedies to common mistakes that I see and hear singers making time and time again. When you know how to bring awareness to them, they are actually quite easy to fix.
No matter where you are on your vocal journey,
43 | Finding Your Artistic Voice: 3 Things You Need to Hone Your Unique Sound as a Singer & Songwriter
If you want to uncover your unique sound and find your artistic voice as a singer, there are 3 things that stand out to me as critical parts of the process.
In this episode, we dive into each of these 3 essentials as I explain why they’re important, how they help you get to the heart of your creative voice, and how to actually implement them in your life and practice as a singer, songwriter, a
42 | Music Making & Motherhood: Nurturing Your Children AND Your Creativity as a Mother & Vocal Artist
This one goes out to all the singing mamas out there, the musical mamas to be, the singers who also aspire to be mothers one day.
Can we just say… motherhood is hard! It is both the most difficult thing I’ve ever done AND the most rewarding.
So what does all of this mean for your creative life, your music, your voice, your art?
Today’s episode is more of a candid, open conversation in w
41 | What You Need to Get Started with Vocal Improvisation: A Simple Roadmap for Singers
One of the best practices for opening your voice and creativity is Vocal Improvisation. In today's episode, I'll walk you through what it is, why you should weave it into your singing practice, and what you need to get started.
At the end of our conversation today, I hope to leave you with a roadmap that leads you to creative flow and vocal freedom ~ one that you can take with you on an exper
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