
Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Singing Tips for Musical Theatre Actors, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, How to Sing Better
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Vocal Technique Exercise for Improving Tone as a Singer & What Does Vocal Placement Mean? // Ep. 332
Want to Be a Professional Singer & Performing Artist? 3 Tips to Stay Inspired on the Journey // Ep. 331
A Three Minute, SIMPLE Vocal Warm-Up For Singers (Beginner Singer-Friendly) // Ep. 330
How to Train Your Voice, Grow as a Performer, and Be More Creative When You're Busy // Ep. 329
How to Sing the Riff from "Stateside" by PinkPantheress feat. Zara Larsson! // Ep. 328
Vocal Warm-Up for Improving Tone (Beginner Singer-Friendly Vocal Exercises!) // Ep. 327
How Musical Theatre and Classical singers Can Learn to Sing Contemporary Styles and more with Jacob Shipley! // Ep. 326
Vocal Health Tips for Singers to Fight Spring Allergies! // Ep. 325
Learn to Sing With Confidence this Spring 🌸 - No More Self-Doubt! // Ep. 324
Vocal Warm-Ups for Breath Support So You Don't Sound Too Breathy When You Sing! // Ep. 323
Learn to Sing Better Starting With These Three Steps! // Ep. 322
Vocal Warm-Ups for Breath Control to Help You Hold Out Longer Notes! // Ep. 321
Is It Too Late to Learn to Sing and Find Your Creative Path as an Adult? Listen to This // Ep. 320
Build REAL Confidence as a Performer with Two-Time TEDx Speaker and Bestselling Author, Simone Knego! // Ep. 319
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.E.A.L method for moving through fear and transforming self-doubt into confidence - building the HABIT of confidence - the advice she has for performers to start building lasting confidence and so much more! Listen in! CONNECT WITH SIMONE! Website: simoneknego.com Instagram: @simoneknego REAL Confidence Book: Realconfidencebook.com More about Simone: Simone is passionate about helping performers and high achievers build the kind of confidence that lasts, not just on stage, but in everyday life. Her kitchen table leadership approach ties directly into how artists show up boldly, whether at auditions or in daily moments of uncertainty. Simone cohosts Her Unshakeable Confidence Podcast with her 23 year old daughter Olivia, sparking powerful cross generational conversations. She’s climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, raised six kids, and been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Entrepreneur, and Yahoo News. Her relatable stories and proven strategies inspire an audience of over 18,000 women to embrace authenticity and keep moving through doubt. WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
Do You Sing Off-Pitch? Vocal Warm-Up For Pitch Practice! // Ep. 318
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 to the following exercises: - SOVT slides - 3 tone scales - hoo/hah (going into head voice to engage CT muscle which helps with pitch!) - 5 tone scales - mimaymahmomoo - octave scales - loo/la - 3rd interval - hoo/hah - 5th interval - Mum-mum-mum-mum-mum repeat and 5th jump at the end Let's sing! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
Singing is for EVERYBODY! Why You Should Start Singing, Acting, and Dancing Again Today! // Ep. 317
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 connected to your purpose as an artist. We talk about: - Why learning to sing, dance, and act as an adult matters - Why the arts are important - How to start today I hope this encourages you - listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
Breath Support vs. Breath Control for Singers & a SIMPLE Beginner-Friendly Breath Support Exercise for Singers! // Ep. 316
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 singer (especially as a beginner!) so you are no longer confused. PLUS, we'll do an exercise that you can follow along with and do anytime to help you start to engage in supported singing. - Quick overview of breath support vs. control - What to do on the inhale vs. exhale - An simple voice exercise for breathing Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
Singing in Falsetto & Belting Without Vocal Tension - Voice Lesson with My Student, David Kipping // Ep. 315
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 songs we worked on in JUST ONE HOUR of a lesson, plus you get a taste of my coaching style. We discuss: - modifying vowels for belting - choosing when to start the transition to falsetto - getting the right abdominal engagement and more. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
A Vocal Technique Exercise for Blending Registers and Mix-Belting // Ep. 314
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 "mix technique" - building the stretch, slight compression, and vowel shaping needed for belting in mix technique Get ready to sing along! DISCLAIMER: Be sure to listen to your voice. If any note feels uncomfortable or painful, stop singing. WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
Want to Be a Better Singer? Vocal Technique to Help You Grow as a Singer This Month! // Ep. 313
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 consistent as a singer - being intentional about your practice time - singing with passion - why vowel modification matters and more! Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
SIMPLE Vocal Warm Up for Beginner & Intermediate Singers! // Ep. 312
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 "forward" resonance. Hope you enjoy! DISCLAIMER: Be sure to listen to your voice. If any note feels uncomfortable or painful, stop singing. WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
Eleri Ward on Becoming A Singer-Songwriter/Actor, Singing in Creative Ways, & Producing Her Own Ethereal Music! // Ep. 311
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, and beginning musical theatre composing as well. We dig into her creative journey and the journey we are all on, tackling topics such as: - Planting seeds and harvesting fruit as a creative - Trusting along the creative journey - and being patient - Building confidence in her unique voice - Being creative in how you use your voice - Songwriting and producing her own music This is a MUST-LISTEN. And a share with your friends episode! Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
Vocal Warm Up for When You Don't Feel Like Singing // Ep. 310
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 SOVT exercises using - lip buzzes - hums - sirens and more! DISCLAIMER: Be sure to listen to your voice. If any note feels uncomfortable or painful, stop singing. WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
7 Singing Tips to Help You Learn to Love Your Singing Voice // Ep. 309
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 again and more! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
Breath Support Exercises for Singers - 10 min Vocal Warm Up // Ep. 308
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 aspiring or professional performer? Book a lesson with me HERE! Some of the exercises include: - Physical stretches - shoulder rolls, neck rolls, etc. - Breathing exercises combined with gentle vocalizations - Mee-may-mah-moh-moo long tone exercises and more! DISCLAIMER: Be sure to listen to your voice. If any note feels uncomfortable or painful, stop singing. WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
From Tone-Deaf to Billboard Charting Singer/Songwriter with Kendra Erika // Ep. 307
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, License to Thrill, and YOU get to hear... - Her journey to where she is now as a Billboard chart topping singer - How you can go from struggling in your voice to pursuing a real career as a singer. - Kendra's advice on how to be consistent and persistent to overcome rejection and fear. Connect with Kendra! Kendra's Music on Spotify Kendra's Music on Apple Music Instagram: @KendraErika Youtube: @KendraErika Website: www.kendraerika.com More about Kendra: Kendra Erika is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actress. Her newest single, “GoldenEye,” released in 2025, launches a bold new era ahead of her upcoming full-length album License to Thrill, debuting February 13, 2026. She will celebrate the album with an exclusive, one-night-only showcase in Las Vegas on February 15, 2026, bringing the new songs to life with the elegance, drama, and magnetic stage presence that define her artistry. A dynamic performer, Kendra has opened for Jason , headlined NYC’s Tea Dance for Pride, and lit up top venues such as The Abbey in West Hollywood, Honey Delray in Florida, and Rocco’s in Los Angeles. Originally from Boca Raton, Florida, and now based in Los Angeles, Kendra Erika stands at the intersection of glamour, grit, and global artistry—an unstoppable creative force poised for her most defining chapter yet with the arrival of License to Thrill and the dazzling world of sound she has crafted around it. WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
Sing Along With This 5 Minute, Beginner Singer-Friendly Vocal Warmup! // Ep. 306
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-oo-wee-oo - steps down a 5th 3. sha or sho - skips up and down an octave 4. ha-ha-ha-ha (same note repeat) - ha - slide down the 5th (option to do "hoo" for lower voices) 5. I know- I know- I know - skips on a 5th DISCLAIMER: Be sure to listen to your voice. If any note feels uncomfortable or painful, stop singing. WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
3 Tips if You're Learning to Sing Again as an Adult (Beginner Singer-Friendly!) // Ep. 305
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 share the tips, we'll also talk about... - Facing comparison as an adult singer - Learning to embrace your sound - What you need to know about the voice and more! Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
Overcoming Self-Doubt Pays Off for Creatives, Singers, & Performers // Ep. 304
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 voice is "good enough" - wanting to be a song-writer - putting yourself out there as a performer and creative and how moving past these pays off. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
How To Be a Musical Theatre Actress, Writer, & Producer of Your Own Black Girl Musical with Brandi Campbell! // Ep. 303
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! Get ready to hear: - Her journey to becoming the creative she is - How she is creating her own show by highlighting voices of Black women - How she handles "rejection" to keep going in her musical theatre career and more! Listen in! Connect with Brandi: - Instagram @abrandinewshow - TikTok @abrandinewshow - Support & Learn more about Black Girl: The Musical! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
Creative Dreams Don't Just Happen // Ep. 302
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 challenges you'll face at each stage. We'll talk about: - Surrendering your creative dreams - Facing fear, overwhelm, shame, and lack of motivation - Making sure you don't give up on your creative dreams as a performing artist & more. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
Is Your Voice Strained When You Sing? Overcome Vocal Tension Starting Today // Ep. 301
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 you exhale/sing - A new breathing exercise for singers! DISCLAIMER - If this is happening again and again and causing pain consistently, please talk to your doctor about a potential ENT referral! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
For the Person Who DREAMS of Having a Creative Life // Ep. 300 🎉
🎉 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 building confidence in your singing voice, but in the dream you have to sing and live a creative life, period. Listen in to learn about how to... - Deal with the fear and shame around creating - Make space to dream - Make the dream practical - Take COURAGEOUS action and more! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
I Feel Like I Can't Sing, I Sing With Too Much Nasality, and More - Responding to Your Comments & Questions! // Ep. 299
🎉 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 the cuff so there are some hiccups lol but I kept it all in so you can hear me being an imperfect but passionate vocal coach haha. So if you want to know whether cold water is bad for your voice or how to stop sounding so nasally, listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
How to Not Give Up on Your Creative Journey This Year // Ep. 298
🎉 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 this episode, I'm excited to have a cozy chat with you to help you learn ways to make sure you don't give in to the temptation to give up on your creative journey this year. We'll talk: - Making goals that are rooted in a personal decision - Knowing your WHY - and my personal example of this - Ways to prioritize rest - and more! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
One Way to Take Your Voice Training Seriously & Become a Confident Performer // Ep. 297
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 and how to do it in a way that isn't overwhelming. We'll chat about - Consistency in your calling - Daily practice in small ways - How to make your training feel creative and more! Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
How We're Going to Have Our MOST CREATIVE Year // Ep. 296
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 - things like... - Deciding that you WILL be creative this year - Uncovering the WHY behind your goals as a creative - Ways to take real action to become a confident singer and performer and more. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
Finally Become a More Confident Performer in the New Year! // Ep. 295
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 - make sure to register with the code: SPRING in order to get your first lesson in the weekly/bi-weekly packages for free! We also discuss: - Why committing is SO important for your confidence as a singer and performer - Making a decision about what you want as a performer - HOW you will get to your goal as a performer - Ways to put yourself out there in 2026 - The importance of feedback for singers and performers to grow WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
Take Ownership of Your Creating Calling // Ep. 294
→ 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 to really build confidence as a singer and performer - What to do in order to own your calling - The true path to confidence as a creative It's time to own your beautiful creative calling. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
What's STOPPING You From Growing as a Singer? // Ep. 293
→ 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: - Being willing to ask for help - Knowing what you want - Knowing why you want it and more. Listen in! Audio issue: also, I realized there's some sort of noise that starts in the background about halfway through (maybe my laptop overheating?) - sorry about that! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
Make Time in Your Life for Singing & the Arts // Ep. 292
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 - Figuring out your WHY - Why starting small matters and more. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
Release Vocal Tension with These Singing Techniques & Tips // Ep. 291
→ 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 - Straw phonation & SOVT's - Additional ways to hydrate your voice - A way to sing higher notes with less tension and more. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
Let's Build Confidence as Singers, Performers, & Creatives! // Ep. 290
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, pitch, transitions, vowel mod, mix, etc. - Expressing - putting yourself out there! - Improving as a singer - getting feedback, and more. WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected]
2 Vocal Exercises to Help You Hit High Notes Better // Ep. 289
→ 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 part of a general warm up before your next lesson, audition, or performance. Sing along! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected] → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Confident Singing Lessons from a Production of Once On This Island // Ep. 288
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 as a singer? Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected] → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
A SIMPLE Voice Practice Routine for Singers to Do at Home! // Ep. 287
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 voice practice routine that has helped me and my students develop their voice technique, build confidence as performers, and sing with more freedom for years now. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected] → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
If Fear is Stopping You From Becoming a Confident Singer & Performer, Listen in // Ep. 286
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 building confidence as singers. Today, I'm sharing a bit of my own journey with fear, and three steps to take to move through the fear so you can become the singer, performer, and creative you were made to be. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected] → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Want to Become a Stronger, Better Singer? Develop This Important Skill! // Ep. 285
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 @creativelybyestelle) . Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected] → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Vocal Warm Up of the Day - Sing along! // Ep. 284
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 aspiring or professional performer? Try a lesson with me! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me - [email protected] → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
3 Ways to Develop Your Singing Voice as a Musical Theatre Actor // Ep. 283
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 audition or working on the show you're in. Be sure to choose at least one of these to focus on this week (let me know which one you choose here!). I hope these help and be sure to listen to the episodes I reference (listed below). Listen in! Episodes I Reference: 3 Singing Practice Techniques to Overcome Fear of "Singing Badly" // Ep. 225 89 // Mix Voice vs. Head Voice vs. Chest Voice? Singing Tips for Starting to Sing in Your Mix Voice! Sing Higher Notes and Start Mixing with This Vocal Warm Up! // BONUS Episode Chest Voice, Head Voice, "Mix", and More! All About Vocal Registers for Female Singers! // Ep. 254 WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - 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 - [email protected] → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!