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Becoming a NYC Musical Theatre Actor and Advocate For Disabled and Jewish Actors with Ariel Kurtz! // Ep. 344 Jul 20, 2026 2285 What does it look like to be a musical theatre actor and performer who's also advocating for representation among Jewish and disabled actors in New York City? You're going to want to listen in to my conversation with Ariel to be inspired on your journey as an actor! Ariel Kurtz (She/Hers/Her) is an actress, singer and writer in New York City. She has performed at Don't Tell Mama, The Green Room

Learn to Mix-Belt on a Pop Song - Using Olivia Rodrigo's "The Cure" // Ep. 344 Jul 13, 2026 833 → Free 15 minute mini voice lesson with me HERE! Hi Singer! So you love singing pop songs but you struggle to hit higher notes without cracking. You want to hit the high notes with power. You want to add pop songs by Olivia Rodrigo, Beyonce, Demi Lovato to your audition book and open mic night set list but don't know how to belt notes like them. Listen in to learn: - A vocal exercise help you ac

Learn to Sing Musical Theatre AND Pop Styles to Become a VERSATILE Performer // Ep. 343 Jul 6, 2026 1308 Free, mini-voice lesson HERE - let's work on that audition song! Hi Singer! Are you struggling to sing songs for the "pop" musical theatre auditions? Since you're in this space of wanting to sing both musical theatre AND pop, you're going to need to know how to be versatile and how to switch back and forth between the styles easily. Here are some major things to focus on! WHAT NEXT? → Free 15 m

How to Feel Confident at Your Next Musical Theatre Audition // Ep. 342 Jun 29, 2026 1348 Free, mini-voice lesson HERE - let's work on that audition song! Ready to start auditioning again and pursue a musical theatre career? I know you're already acting and singing a bit here and there and dancing whenever you can, but you feel like vocally, your nerves get the best of you when you get into the audition room. Here are some super important tips to help you prepare before the audition

How to Become a Professional Performing Artist and to Stop Hiding Your Creative Gifts // Ep. 341 Jun 23, 2026 1348 Free, mini-voice lesson HERE! Hi Singer! I know you're tired of hiding your voice and hiding on stage - and that you're not on stage or in the audition room as much as you'd like to be. You keep wanting to get out there, perform, and share your voice, but you feel trapped in your 9-5 job and your mindset that you can't be a "real" singer. You feel time slipping by and you don't know if it's too

Becoming a CONFIDENT Singer & Performer Starts With Doing This Work // Ep. 340 Jun 15, 2026 1249 From self-doubt to confident singing - FREE voice consult w/ me HERE! Hi Singer! It's time to become truly confident in your singing voice. It's time to trust yourself when you go to an audition. It's time to trust your voice on stage in the next live show you're doing. It's time to know you're going to hit all the notes your practiced the next time you lead worship or church choir - and trust t

How to Sing Better Low Notes EASILY - Using "Vampire" by Olivia Rodrigo! // Ep. 339 Jun 8, 2026 924 Free voice consult with me HERE! Hi Singer! Are your low notes falling flat or sounding too airy? Wish you could have a more clear, rich tone in your lower range? Today, I'm sharing not just a tip but a simple vocal technique for clearer lower notes (in your chest voice). I'll share: - An EASY way to connect to your chest voice - How to sing a couple lines of "Vampire" by Olivia Rodrigo - A way

How to Sing Notes LONGER with this Vocal Exercise - Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series Day 5 // Ep. 338 Jun 5, 2026 899 Breath Support Made SIMPLE Virtual Group Singing Class on June 8! - Register Here! Free 15 minute voice consult with me Here! Hi Singer! Struggling to hold out notes when you sing? Welcome to the Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series! You can implement all you're learning with me in my virtual group class next week! Today, we work on: - Balance of Airflow vs. Air pressure on a long-held note -

How to Sing With the Right Air Pressure vs. Air flow - Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series Day 4 // Ep. 337 Jun 4, 2026 891 Breath Support Made SIMPLE Virtual Group Singing Class on June 8! - Register Here! Hi Singer! Struggling to hold out notes when you sing? Welcome to the Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series! You can implement all you're learning with me in my virtual group class next week! Today, we chat about: - Airflow vs. Air pressure - Breathy vs. Glottal vs. Balanced Onset - Breathy "ha-ha-ha" exercise vs.

Breath Support 101 Part 2 - Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series Day 3 // Ep. 336 Jun 3, 2026 731 Breath Support Made SIMPLE Virtual Group Singing Class on June 8! - Register Here! Hi Singer! Struggling to hold out notes when you sing? Feel like you need to understand breath support once and for all? Welcome to the Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series! This week, you'll learn about what you actually need to know about breath support as a singer...and you can implement it all with me in my virt

Breath Support 101 for Singers - Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series Day 2 // Ep. 335 Jun 2, 2026 895 Breath Support Made SIMPLE Virtual Group Singing Class on June 8! - Register Here! Hi Singer! Struggling to hold out notes when you sing? Feel like you need to understand breath support once and for all? Welcome to the Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series! This week, you'll learn about what you actually need to know about breath support as a singer...and you can implement it all with me in my virt

Running out of Air When You Sing? Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series Day 1 // Ep.334 Jun 1, 2026 1032 Breath Support Made SIMPLE Virtual Group Singing Class on June 8! - Register Here! Hi Singer! Struggling to hold out notes when you sing? Feel like you need to understand breath support once and for all? Welcome to the Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series! This week, you'll learn about what you actually need to know about breath support as a singer...and you can implement it all with me in my vi

3 Musical Theatre Vocal Technique Tips for Singers and Actors! // Ep. 333 May 26, 2026 2034 Free, 10-15 minute voice consultation with me HERE! GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Hi Singers! Are you a musical theatre performer who wants to develop your voice for auditions, concerts, and shows? Are you an actor interested in musical theatre performance - but you're not sure about your vocal skills? Are you a classically trained singers or pop or Gospel singer wanting to exp

Vocal Technique Exercise for Improving Tone as a Singer & What Does Vocal Placement Mean? // Ep. 332 May 21, 2026 656 GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! Hi Singers! Want to improve your vocal technique by developing your tone? Your tone is essential to your unique voice. If you want to "improve your tone" (create the tone you like), then listen in to learn about... - Creating a more resonant tone - What vocal placement means - How you can create the

Want to Be a Professional Singer & Performing Artist? 3 Tips to Stay Inspired on the Journey // Ep. 331 May 18, 2026 1243 GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! Hi Singers! Are you ready to pursue a career in the performing arts space for real but don't feel inspired? Are you struggling to stay motivated on the journey as you audition, practice, take lessons, etc? There are ways we as creatives can keep ourselves inspired even when we don't "feel" it. We ha

A Three Minute, SIMPLE Vocal Warm-Up For Singers (Beginner Singer-Friendly) // Ep. 330 May 14, 2026 297 GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! Hi Singer! Ready to warm-up your voice but don't have enough time? Try this quick vocal warm-up, follow it up with a verse, chorus, or audition cut of a song your working on, and you've done your voice practice for the day. It can be this simple. Just be consistent, and keep working to develop your

How to Train Your Voice, Grow as a Performer, and Be More Creative When You're Busy // Ep. 329 May 11, 2026 1394 GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! Hi Singers! Are you building a career as a performer and creative in the midst of a busy season? Are you struggling to get in your voice training, performance development, etc. because there's no time? I understand! Let's talk about how you can practically make time to train as a performer, pursue

How to Sing the Riff from "Stateside" by PinkPantheress feat. Zara Larsson! // Ep. 328 May 7, 2026 911 GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! Hi Singers! Want to get better at singing riffs and runs? Today, I'm teaching you, step-by-step, how to sing an incredible pop riff that Zara Larsson does in PinkPantheress' song "Stateside". Let me know if you have another riff you want me to break down. Get ready to sing along! DISCLAIMER: Be su

Vocal Warm-Up for Improving Tone (Beginner Singer-Friendly Vocal Exercises!) // Ep. 327 Apr 30, 2026 1184 GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! Hi Singers! Do you want to improve the way your voice sounds? Like, you're good with pitch, you have some vibrato, maybe you even feel good about your range, but your tone lacks "richness" or "depth". In that case, let's work on tone! One way to feel more confident as singers is to notice when our t

How Musical Theatre and Classical singers Can Learn to Sing Contemporary Styles and more with Jacob Shipley! // Ep. 326 Apr 27, 2026 2729 GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Hi Singers! Get ready to enjoy an inspiring conversation with Jacob Shipley, Voice Teacher, Vocologist, & Performer! He shares vulnerably about... - his experiences with vocal rehabilitation - how musical theatre singers can learn to sing other contemporary styles - ways you can appreciate and cultivate your voice and SO MUCH more! Connect wi

Vocal Health Tips for Singers to Fight Spring Allergies! // Ep. 325 Apr 23, 2026 895 BUILD CONFIDENCE WITH GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Are you a singer struggling with allergies this spring? Here's a quick refresher on how to take care of your voice in general, but especially in spite of allergies! As always, consult your primary doctor to help you with medications, etc. but here's my perspective as a fellow singer and voice educator. We're talking about...

Learn to Sing With Confidence this Spring 🌸 - No More Self-Doubt! // Ep. 324 Apr 20, 2026 1955 BUILD CONFIDENCE WITH GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Hi Singers, it's time to overcome self-doubt and shame around your singing voice and instead to learn to trust your voice and feel confident in it. This is a process, so as we enter the new season of 🌸 S P R I N G 🌸 with the renewed vigor and enthusiasm the season brings, let's start the process! I'm sharing: - My 4 step proce

Vocal Warm-Ups for Breath Support So You Don't Sound Too Breathy When You Sing! // Ep. 323 Apr 16, 2026 909 Curious about voice lessons? Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! Hi Singers! Want to sing with better breath support? Want to get rid of breathiness and feel like you have the right amount of power in your voice? Part of that is making sure your vocal folds are coming together CLEANLY and having the right amount of airflow vs air pressure. We're doing exercises to help you with tha

Learn to Sing Better Starting With These Three Steps! // Ep. 322 Apr 13, 2026 1533 BUILD CONFIDENCE WITH GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Hi Singers! What does it actually take to become a "better" singer and feel more confident as a performing artist? Where do you start if you want to stop singing off pitch, cracking on high notes, and running out of air? What should you do to start feeling confident on stage and to learn how to belt? Today, I wanted to share t

Vocal Warm-Ups for Breath Control to Help You Hold Out Longer Notes! // Ep. 321 Apr 9, 2026 1000 Curious about voice lessons? Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! BUILD CONFIDENCE WITH GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Hi Singers! Today's episode is all about breath control and management! We're talking about how you use your air efficiently as a singer so you don't keep running out of air when you sing, plus you'll get 4 exercises I use regularly with students

Is It Too Late to Learn to Sing and Find Your Creative Path as an Adult? Listen to This // Ep. 320 Apr 6, 2026 2051 Is it too late to learn to sing as an adult? I've been able to work with voice students in college and in their mid 20s, all the way to students in their 60s - I'm here to tell you it's ALL possible. I hope this episode inspires you to pursue your creative path and start taking steps to singing and performing again - or for the first time! Here are some things I share: - My story from med school

Build REAL Confidence as a Performer with Two-Time TEDx Speaker and Bestselling Author, Simone Knego! // Ep. 319 Mar 30, 2026 2372 Hi Singers - ready to build true, lasting confidence? Today's guest is Simone Knego, a two-time TEDx speaker, bestselling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, and author of REAL Confidence, and she is all about helping performers to live confidently. Get ready to be inspired as Simone shares... - her story of raising 6 kids AND climbing Mt Kilimanjaro - the importance of preparation - her R

Do You Sing Off-Pitch? Vocal Warm-Up For Pitch Practice! // Ep. 318 Mar 26, 2026 943 Curious about voice lessons? Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! Want to get exercises for YOUR voice? Let's sing in a voice lesson! Hi Singer! Do you struggle with singing on pitch and changing from one note to another - without singing off key? Today's vocal warm-up is focused on helping you improve your pitch and muscle coordination for on-key singing! Get ready to sing along

Singing is for EVERYBODY! Why You Should Start Singing, Acting, and Dancing Again Today! // Ep. 317 Mar 23, 2026 1071 Are you in your 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's or MORE ready to get into the performing arts? It's so worth it! We'll talk about why pursuing singing and performing starting today matters - no matter what stage in life you're at. It is worthwhile and meaningful for you to rediscover the joy of singing and dancing, build confidence in your voice, explore your creative passions on the stage, and feel

Breath Support vs. Breath Control for Singers & a SIMPLE Beginner-Friendly Breath Support Exercise for Singers! // Ep. 316 Mar 19, 2026 412 Want to get exercises for YOUR voice? Let's sing in a voice lesson! Hi Singers! Have you ever wondered about the "right way to breathe" when you're singing? Do you need help with breath control and breath support? Are you starting to sing again but don't understand how to breathe properly as singer? I'm going to tell you in a very brief amount of time what you ACTUALLY need to know and do as a s

Singing in Falsetto & Belting Without Vocal Tension - Voice Lesson with My Student, David Kipping // Ep. 315 Mar 16, 2026 1398 Want to work on falsetto and belting with me? Let's sing in a voice lesson! Hi Singers! I can't wait for you to hear this voice lesson with one of my students, David, who worked on transitioning to his light, mode 2 voice - also known as falsetto! You'll hear that I cut a lot out of the song in order to shorten it, but you'll get to hear his incredible growth with just ONE song out of the two

A Vocal Technique Exercise for Blending Registers and Mix-Belting // Ep. 314 Mar 12, 2026 789 Want to get exercises for YOUR voice? Let's sing in a voice lesson! Hi Singers! Do you have trouble singing through the breaks in your voice? Do you wish you could sing in all parts of your voice without cracking as much? This voice technique exercise is focused on helping you build: - the technique of transitioning through your register breaks - coordinating your muscles for what we call "m

Want to Be a Better Singer? Vocal Technique to Help You Grow as a Singer This Month! // Ep. 313 Mar 9, 2026 1219 Hi Singers - let's talk vocal technique!! Today, I'm sharing one aspect of vocal technique that's essential for us developing and building confidence in our singing voices! I also share a brief vocal exercise to help you start developing this technique. The beauty of healthy technique is that when you work on it consistently you WILL hear and feel changes in your voice. We discuss... - being consi

SIMPLE Vocal Warm Up for Beginner & Intermediate Singers! // Ep. 312 Mar 5, 2026 529 Happy Thursday, Singer! Get your voice ready to sing today! Feel free to do some physical stretches before you start and enjoy singing something you love after this. Want to get exercises for YOUR voice? Let's sing in a voice lesson! This warm up will span through your entire range (in general) and focuses on helping you transition between vocal registers with both "back" resonance and "forwar

Eleri Ward on Becoming A Singer-Songwriter/Actor, Singing in Creative Ways, & Producing Her Own Ethereal Music! // Ep. 311 Mar 2, 2026 2727 Today's conversation is one I've been DREAMING of for years. This conversation is with Eleri Ward, Singer-Songwriter and Actor who went from creating gorgeous indie-folk renditions of Stephen Sondheim songs in her closet to recently releasing her debut album, Internal Rituals. She shares her journey from training as a musical theatre performer to exploring her unique voice, creating her own work,

Vocal Warm Up for When You Don't Feel Like Singing // Ep. 310 Feb 26, 2026 628 Are you having a day where you really don't feel like warming up or singing at all? I get it. As singers and performers, sometimes we take action even when we aren't feeling it. But we can do it our way! Let's keep it easy today with this chill, simple vocal warm up for when you don't feel like singing. Want to get exercises for your voice? Come book a lesson with me! We'll get into simple SO

7 Singing Tips to Help You Learn to Love Your Singing Voice // Ep. 309 Feb 23, 2026 1220 Hi performer! Want to build confidence as a singer but struggling to love your own voice? Are you constantly comparing your singing voice to other singers? Ok no more of that! Here are 7 things you can do starting today to grow a love for YOUR voice. Listen in to learn... - How recording yourself can be a tool to help you as a singer - How to stop comparing your voice - How to find joy in singing

Breath Support Exercises for Singers - 10 min Vocal Warm Up // Ep. 308 Feb 12, 2026 674 Hi Singers! Get ready to sing along with a few physical/breath exercises I'll guide you through, followed by a few vocal exercises, helping you build muscle memory for sustainable breath support as a singer, practice singing with that supported breath, and balance air flow with air pressure! Want to get exercises that are geared towards your voice and the song/genre you want to work on as an asp

From Tone-Deaf to Billboard Charting Singer/Songwriter with Kendra Erika // Ep. 307 Feb 9, 2026 1953 Do you want to overcome odds like to become a powerhouse performer? I'm so excited to bring you this conversation with Kendra Erika. From being tone-deaf to training classically, covering Jazz standards, and creating pop/EDM, Billboard chart topping hits, Kendra knows what it's like to be on the creative journey - and NOT to give up. Now, she's releasing her full-length, James Bond-inspired album,

Sing Along With This 5 Minute, Beginner Singer-Friendly Vocal Warmup! // Ep. 306 Feb 5, 2026 442 Hi Singers! Sing along with these 5 vocal exercises in 5 minutes, helping you: - balance and coordinate your voice - sing through your registers without cracking - balance air flow with air pressure, and more! Want to get exercises for your voice and the song you want to work on? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio Today's exercises: 1. hum - slide down a 5th 2. soo-wee-

3 Tips if You're Learning to Sing Again as an Adult (Beginner Singer-Friendly!) // Ep. 305 Feb 2, 2026 1141 Hi! Are you coming back to singing as an adult in your 20's, 30's, or later? Want to take your singing seriously and pursue a career in the performing arts? Do you want to build confidence in your singing voice after taking a break during or after college? You CAN do this. You CAN start singing again as an adult and I want to share 3 key things to do immediately to help you on this journey. As I

Overcoming Self-Doubt Pays Off for Creatives, Singers, & Performers // Ep. 304 Jan 29, 2026 922 I know that overcoming self-doubt pays off because doing so allowed me to do the work I'm doing now as a singer, performer, and vocal coach. And doing so will help you pursue your own creative dreams. The challenge is to keep coming face-to-face with doubt and move forward in spite of it all. Today's episode, I share about overcoming doubts about... - pursuing a career in the arts - whether your

How To Be a Musical Theatre Actress, Writer, & Producer of Your Own Black Girl Musical with Brandi Campbell! // Ep. 303 Jan 26, 2026 1925 Hi Performers! I'm so excited to bring you the first interview of this year - a conversation with actress, writer, producer, and creator of Black Girl: The Musical. Do you wish you knew how to write and create your own show? Want to create work that is meaningful, highlighting BIPOC voices? Wish you were confident enough to put your creative work out there? Brandi is going to inspire you so much

Creative Dreams Don't Just Happen // Ep. 302 Jan 22, 2026 684 Hi performers, let's talk creative goal setting! Because your creative dreams - to become a confident singer, to audition more consistently, to grow as a dancer, to be on stage every month - whatever it is, it doesn't happen on it's own. It starts with surrendering that goal and surrendering that desire, then you take little steps of action. Starting today. I'm sharing what those steps are and the

Is Your Voice Strained When You Sing? Overcome Vocal Tension Starting Today // Ep. 301 Jan 19, 2026 1409 Are you feeling and sounding strained when you sing? Do you struggle with vocal tension? There are so many things that could be going on, but this is one area to look at - especially for notes that feel high or that you're wanting to make sound louder. Let me know if you have any other questions! Listen in! Get ready to learn: - How to take a proper inhale as a singer - How to remain relaxed as

For the Person Who DREAMS of Having a Creative Life // Ep. 300 🎉 Jan 15, 2026 1533 🎉 HAPPY 300TH EPISODE! You're invited to the celebration! TODAY at 12noon EST - creativelybyestelle.com/300 🎉🎉🎉 I'm so grateful we've gotten to do this together so far and can't wait to find new ways to connect with you all more! Today, we're talking all about dreaming big, creative dreams, and how to keep going even when you feel stuck in shame, fear, and self-doubt. We talk about not just bui

I Feel Like I Can't Sing, I Sing With Too Much Nasality, and More - Responding to Your Comments & Questions! // Ep. 299 Jan 12, 2026 647 🎉 This Thursday is our 300th episode! You're invited to the celebration! 🎉🎉🎉 Send a note about how this show has impacted you & join the Creativity & Confident Singing Q&A THIS Thursday at 12noon EST - creativelybyestelle.com/300 Hi singer! It's a Q & A! Today, I'm sharing answers that other singers and creatives have asked or commented on from TikTok! This was me answering off

How to Not Give Up on Your Creative Journey This Year // Ep. 298 Jan 8, 2026 1192 🎉 Next week is the 300th episode of the show! Celebrate with us! 🎉🎉🎉 Send a note about how this show has impacted you & join the Creativity & Confident Singing Q&A next Thursday at 12noon EST - creativelybyestelle.com/300 Self-doubt, fear, and distraction are going to come in 2026. Don't let them stop you from building confidence as a performer and having your MOST creative year! In

One Way to Take Your Voice Training Seriously & Become a Confident Performer // Ep. 297 Jan 5, 2026 1645 Register HERE for weekly or bi-weekly voice lessons for Spring 2026 - Use code: SPRING to get your first lesson FREE (Pay $0 today)! (creativelybyestelle.com/studio) Are you ready to become a truly confident singer, actor, and performer? This means becoming serious about your training and development as a performing artist! Today, I'm sharing why you need to take your vocal training seriously a

How We're Going to Have Our MOST CREATIVE Year // Ep. 296 Jan 1, 2026 1299 Register HERE for weekly or bi-weekly voice lessons for Spring 2026 - use code: SPRING to get your first lesson FREE (Pay $0 today)! (creativelybyestelle.com/studio) Happy new year, performers! It's time to have the most creative year yet - full of performing, development of your craft, creative expression, and confidence. Today, I'm sharing the steps to take to live a truly creative life - thi

Finally Become a More Confident Performer in the New Year! // Ep. 295 Dec 29, 2025 1806 Register HERE for weekly or bi-weekly voice lessons for Spring 2026 - use code: SPRING to get your first lesson FREE (Pay $0 today)! (creativelybyestelle.com/studio) Today's episode is full of the concrete steps we get to take to build confidence as performers in 2026! I start with sharing that SPRING REGISTRATION IS OPEN for my online voice studio! I can't wait to get to work with some of you

Take Ownership of Your Creating Calling // Ep. 294 Dec 25, 2025 900 → Free vocal warm up & join email list! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup Do you believe that you're called? If you did, you would take action and, as a result, you would build confidence. It's really that simple. If you knew with all your heart you were meant to be creating, singing, and performing, you would take action. Courageous action. Today, I'm sharing, - Why you haven't taken action

What's STOPPING You From Growing as a Singer? // Ep. 293 Dec 22, 2025 996 → Free vocal warm up & join email list! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup Feeling stagnant and not sure how to grow as a singer, develop better vocal technique, improve your stage presence, etc.? What you need is clarity on what you want and how to get it. I'm sharing what has helped me take action to get clarity and keep growing not only technically, but artistically as a creative, such as: -

Make Time in Your Life for Singing & the Arts // Ep. 292 Dec 18, 2025 930 It's the end of the year and a new year is coming - this could be YOUR year to thrive as a creative. But you have to make time to grow as a creative. Today, I just want to chat about what will help you make space and time to be creative and develop even before the year ends. You'll hear about: - Deciding - being intentional if you really want to become a better singer/more creative person - Figur

Release Vocal Tension with These Singing Techniques & Tips // Ep. 291 Dec 16, 2025 1220 → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup Do you struggle with vocal tension on a regular basis? Do you feel tight and squeezed in your voice when you sing? There are many reasons that could be happening so here are some tips and techniques you can implement to help you ease that tension and hopefully feel much better when you go to sing! You'll learn about: - Gentle warm ups - Stra

Let's Build Confidence as Singers, Performers, & Creatives! // Ep. 290 Dec 11, 2025 1271 We all want to feel more confident as performers - but how do we actually do that? Today, I'm sharing my simple, practical process that you can use to become more confident in your voice starting now! I talk about... - Knowing your voice - your mindset around singing, what vocal anatomy to think about, etc. - Practicing - choosing a song to focus on, vocal exercises, training things like breath,

2 Vocal Exercises to Help You Hit High Notes Better // Ep. 289 Dec 8, 2025 1340 → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup Hi performers! These two vocal exercises have helped me get to my high notes, and I've used these two with students as well. Now, I'd love to share them with you! You'll start by singing along, then I'll break down why this helps you and what you can try next! These are more focused on technique but can also be used as a general warm up or pa

Confident Singing Lessons from a Production of Once On This Island // Ep. 288 Dec 4, 2025 630 Are you struggling with your confidence as a singer? Do you find yourself comparing your voice, feeling uncertain when you sing, or hesitating in auditions? I recently saw a show, Once On This Island, at Theatre Raleigh and was FLOORED by the amount of talent and confidence these performers had. They did not hesitate in sharing their voices and neither should you. So how can you get to that point

A SIMPLE Voice Practice Routine for Singers to Do at Home! // Ep. 287 Dec 1, 2025 1188 SHOP THE CYBER MONDAY FLASH SALE 12/1! Code: CYBER >>> creativelybyestelle.com/studio Hi Performer! If you know you could be practicing more as a singer but you never know what to do exactly, this episode is for you. Today, I'm sharing a simple, step-by-step structure that you can use to train your voice every day and every week. No more guessing or hesitating! This is a tried and true

If Fear is Stopping You From Becoming a Confident Singer & Performer, Listen in // Ep. 286 Nov 27, 2025 860 SHOP THE BLACK FRIDAY SALE 11/28-11/29! Code: BLACK >>> creativelybyestelle.com/studio Hi Performer, I really, really understand the fear you're feeling. Fear of not being good enough to audition. Fear of your voice cracking. Fear of "sounding bad". Fear of pursuing a career as a performer. Whatever the fear is, it's so easy for us to let it stop us from developing our voices and build

Want to Become a Stronger, Better Singer? Develop This Important Skill! // Ep. 285 Nov 24, 2025 1675 Hi Performers! Your voice is unique. You have a gift to give as a singer, performing artist, and creative and it's time to stop hiding that gift! Instead, it's time to develop it. I'm going to share a specific skill that you can start to develop today to truly help you become a stronger, bolder, and "better" singer. Be sure to take notes and take ACTION as well (and DM me if you did @creativelybye

Vocal Warm Up of the Day - Sing along! // Ep. 284 Nov 20, 2025 522 Hi Performers! Another day, another vocal warm up, right? Yes! To make sure you develop your voice consistently, keep up with warm ups that you love! This is a general warm up, starting in the "middle voice", going up to head voice, then mixing and going down to chest voice. Get ready to sing along! Want to get exercises geared towards your voice and the song/genre you want to work on as an aspiri

3 Ways to Develop Your Singing Voice as a Musical Theatre Actor // Ep. 283 Nov 17, 2025 1406 Hi Performers! It's so important to develop your vocal skills and build confidence in your voice in order to become a Musical Theatre Actor. As a performer, especially in the musical theatre space, focusing on building vocal technique and developing your singing voice are crucial. So today, I'm so excited to share with you three specific things to focus on while you're preparing for your next audi

5 Minute Vocal Warm up for Musical Theatre Performers! // Ep. 282 Nov 13, 2025 631 Hi Performers! Today's vocal warm up (starting at 3mins.) will help you start to coordinate your muscles so that you can more easily develop your mix between your chest and your head voice, and build your belt technique as well! It's about 5 1/2 minutes long from about 3:00mins-8:30mins. :) If you feel like your voice isn't producing the mix or belt you really want, you're comparing your voice to

Is Breath Support Your Biggest Vocal Technique Issue? What to ACTUALLY Focus On // Ep. 281 Nov 10, 2025 1148 VOICE LESSON WAITLIST → Creativelybyestelle.com/studio You think breath support is the main issue, because you've heard things like "use your diaphragm" or "take a bigger breath". But really, you know how to breath. So what is ACTUALLY the issue? Why are you actually struggling to hold out notes or sing with power? I'm here to tell you and give you ONE practical takeaway and ONE vocal exercis

Vocal Warm Ups for Singers With Vocal Fatigue // Ep. 280 Nov 6, 2025 1128 VOICE LESSON WAITLIST → Creativelybyestelle.com/studio Hi Performer! Is your voice cracking, straining, and fatigued? It's normal for you as a performing artist to get tired after doing multiple auditions, performances, going to concerts, etc., especially if you're just starting to perform again as an adult and pursue this career seriously. So, I want to share some vocal warm ups that are gea

Become a Better Singer & Performing Artist Through Rest // Ep. 279 Nov 3, 2025 1239 Hi singers! I'm SO excited to be back with you after a period of rest - which is exactly what we're talking about today! What is something that we as performers truly need so deeply but often forget about and ignore? It's rest. It's hard for many of us to prioritize this, myself included. But I want to share a few things that I'm seeing improve in my practice and career as a performing artist as

10 Minute Vocal Warm Up To Use Before You Sing Today! // Ep. 278 Sep 23, 2025 790 Want to be a better singer but don't know how to warm up your voice? Sing along with me before your next practice session, audition, or performance! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lessons - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Sing Confidently Course - creativelybyestelle.com/course → Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - hello

What's Stopping You From Living a CREATIVE Life? // Ep. 267 Sep 18, 2025 803 Do you feel stuck and blocked from living a creative life? Do you wish you could be singing, dancing, performing, writing songs, and creating more but something is in your way? Today, I want to help you get to the bottom of what is TRULY in your way right now and give you some tips, support, and examples to get around what might be stopping you from singing more, performing on stage with confidenc

5 Steps to Start Doing Musical Theatre as an Adult // Ep. 266 Sep 15, 2025 1030 Do you love to sing, act, and perform - but you've taken some time away from the arts? Are you ready to do musical theatre again as an adult but you have no idea where to start? Today, I'm breaking down 5 simple steps to help you get back into the theatre space and grow as a musical theatre singer and actor starting right now. I'm sharing simple action steps that I've taken as well so take note

How to Sing When Life Feels Busy and Overwhelming // Ep. 265 Sep 4, 2025 662 Do you want to sing better, feel more confident on stage, and audition for musicals as an adult but you're in a busy, overwhelming season? Are your dreams of growing as a singer, building confidence as a performer, and being more creative falling to the wayside? In today's episode, I want to share a simple tool to support you right now. As always, I hope this reminds you that you CAN become a conf

Musical Theatre Vocal Warm Up Help You Practice Belting - Beginner-Friendly! // Ep. 264 Sep 1, 2025 1525 Do you ever sing musical theatre songs and wish you could belt out the high notes with power? I want to help you develop your belt with ease so you can do just that - so let's go go through these vocal exercises together! I start with some info about mix-belting, then jump into the warm up - volume warning at abou 7 mins, 30 secs. Get ready to sing! WHAT NEXT? → Ready to take action to build c

How to Keep Singing, Performing, & Creating When You Feel Like Giving Up // Ep. 263 Aug 28, 2025 861 Don't give up. That's what I want you to hear as a performer, singer, and creative right now. If it's feeling hard, if it's feeling like it won't work, or if you're feeling down on your dreams, this episode is here to support you. Today, I'm sharing two major things to do when you want to give up on becoming a confident singer, becoming a performer, and creating a life/career you love. Listen in!

Want to Become a Confident Singer? Singing Tips No One Wants to Hear! // Ep. 262 Aug 25, 2025 1278 Are you on a journey of building confidence as a singer, performer, actor...and wish you knew what ACTUALLY works to help you build confidence? Today, I want to share the actual things that have helped me feel more confident in my voice and that work for my voice/performing arts students. These are the things we sometimes don't want to hear but truly make the difference to us as artists. You CAN

Becoming a Performer and Singer as an Adult - 3 Things to Focus On // Ep. 261 Aug 21, 2025 790 Hi friend - are you in the process of becoming a full-time performing artist? Are you starting to pursue your craft as a singer, dancer, actor, and performer with more intention? I completely understand how overwhelming it can feel to pursue this career, which is why I'm sharing 3 things I'm really focusing on in this particularly busy season of my life as a full-time music teacher, voice teacher,

Try These Vocal Exercises To Help You Start to Belt Without Strain! // Ep. 260 Aug 18, 2025 1209 Hi performers! Do you want to know what exactly belting is, how you can develop a strong belt, and how you can belt out higher notes - without straining? Today's episode is super practical with a breakdown of the vocal technique of belting, some important aspects of technique to work on in order to develop a belt, and vocal exercises that you can sing along with and come back to in order to start

The Reality of Pursuing a Performing Arts Career in Your 20's // Ep. 259 Aug 16, 2025 1203 Are you at the beginning stages of building a career or side hustle in the performing arts but don't know where to start? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the things you're doing? Or do you wish you didn't feel so alone on your journey? I'm here to share where I am right now as an adult in my 20's pursuing a career in the performing arts. I hope this helps you feel less alone and shows you that it i

One Vowel Modification Tip to Help You Mix-Belt When You Sing! // Ep. 258 Aug 12, 2025 1074 Hi Singers! Do you wish you could sing notes in the middle/higher part of your voice with more volume, power, and strength with out pushing or forcing the sound out? This is possible! So let's talk about one way you can actually do this. The tool I'm talking about is called vowel modification, and I'm going to share how this works to help you sing in a belt that's technically a "mix", because it

Relaxing, Cozy Vocal Warm-Up for Singers - Beginner-Friendly // Ep. 257 Aug 7, 2025 520 Hi Singers, let's warm up together! I didn't want to do an intense warm up with lots of vocal technique exercises. This warm up is more vibe-y and relaxing. Take your time with it, pay attention to how your voice is doing, and be sure to take some deep breaths. I hope you enjoy this! If so, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! WHAT NEXT? → Want more support? Join our free Instagram co

An Underestimated Tip to Become a Better Singer // Ep. 256 Aug 4, 2025 1013 Today, I'm sharing a tip that is more like a strategy. This is something that when you implement it with intention, will help your journey towards building more confidence in your voice. I also believe it will improve your vocal development as someone who's seen this help myself and my voice students. This tip will give you autonomy and a greater awareness of your voice as a singer and I'm so ex

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