
Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Singing Tips for Musical Theatre Actors, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, How to Sing Better
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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!
5 Minute Vocal Warm up for Musical Theatre Performers! // Ep. 282
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 singers on Tiktok and Youtube or Broadway cast recordings, and you just don't feel confident in your ability to sing musical theatre songs, these vocal warm ups will help you get started on your journey of feeling confident in your mix & belt technique - which is essential for being a musical theatre performer! Listen in and sing along! Warm ups: Focus on resonance, chord closure, and mix-belt - Hum-ah - Gee-gee-gee on a 5th - Ha on an octave - Mmm-I Know x4 through mix and into chest voice 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!
Is Breath Support Your Biggest Vocal Technique Issue? What to ACTUALLY Focus On // Ep. 281
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 exercise to practice this week. Listen in! P.s., You can improve your singing practically and feel more confident in your voice from the very first lesson you book with me! If you join the waitlist before lessons officially open on Wednesday, November 12th you will receive: - first access to lesson slots - $20 off the lesson coupon - bonus vocal warm up sent to you when you book VOICE LESSON WAITLIST → Creativelybyestelle.com/studio 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 - [email protected] → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Vocal Warm Ups for Singers With Vocal Fatigue // Ep. 280
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 geared towards: - increasing blood flow to your vocalis muscles and the other muscles you use to sing - working through your different registers with ease - engaging breath without too much pressure on your voice! I hope this helps you! Sing along! P.s., You CAN improve your singing practically and feel more confident in your voice from the very first lesson you book with me! If you join the waitlist before lessons officially open on Wednesday, November 12th you will receive: - first access to lesson slots - $20 off the lesson coupon - bonus vocal warm up sent to you when you book VOICE LESSON WAITLIST → Creativelybyestelle.com/studio 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 - [email protected] → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Become a Better Singer & Performing Artist Through Rest // Ep. 279
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 I look forward to a season of intentionally resting. Listen in! 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 - [email protected] → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
10 Minute Vocal Warm Up To Use Before You Sing Today! // Ep. 278
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 - [email protected] → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
What's Stopping You From Living a CREATIVE Life? // Ep. 267
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 confidence, taking dance classes, starting to write songs, and more. Listen in! 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 - [email protected] → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
5 Steps to Start Doing Musical Theatre as an Adult // Ep. 266
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 notes and get ready to take action. Listen in! 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 - [email protected] → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
How to Sing When Life Feels Busy and Overwhelming // Ep. 265
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 confident singer. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Ready to take action to build confidence as a singer? Check out the Sing Confidently Course HERE (creativelybyestelle.com/course)! → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or our free Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Musical Theatre Vocal Warm Up Help You Practice Belting - Beginner-Friendly! // Ep. 264
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 confidence as a singer? Check out the Sing Confidently Course HERE (creativelybyestelle.com/course)! → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or our free Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
How to Keep Singing, Performing, & Creating When You Feel Like Giving Up // Ep. 263
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! WHAT NEXT? → Ready to take action to build confidence as a singer? Check out the Sing Confidently Course HERE (creativelybyestelle.com/course)! → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or our free Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Want to Become a Confident Singer? Singing Tips No One Wants to Hear! // Ep. 262
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 become more confident in your voice and your skills over time, and I'm right there with you doing these steps too! WHAT NEXT? → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or our free Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Becoming a Performer and Singer as an Adult - 3 Things to Focus On // Ep. 261
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, and performer. I hope this supports you and gives you more direction and clarity as you build a career or side hustle in the performing arts. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or our free Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Try These Vocal Exercises To Help You Start to Belt Without Strain! // Ep. 260
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 developing your belt technique. Listen in and get ready to sing! WHAT NEXT? → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or our free Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
The Reality of Pursuing a Performing Arts Career in Your 20's // Ep. 259
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 is possible to maintain a fully creative life and career - even if it's super busy at times. At the end of this episode, I share a visual that has helped me lay out all the things I'm doing in my career and figure out what to prioritize. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or our free Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
One Vowel Modification Tip to Help You Mix-Belt When You Sing! // Ep. 258
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 doesn't require you to "pull up" your chest voice. You'll walk away with a clear, simple tool you can practice and apply to whatever note you want to belt out this week. Listen in and get ready to SING! WHAT NEXT? → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or our free Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Relaxing, Cozy Vocal Warm-Up for Singers - Beginner-Friendly // Ep. 257
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 community HERE or our free Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
An Underestimated Tip to Become a Better Singer // Ep. 256
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 excited to talk about it! As always, be ready to take action on this. And let me know if this tip helps you! I truly hope it does and believe IT WILL. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE or our free Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Pursue Your Goals as an Adult Performer With the Same Passion You Did When You Were a Kid // Ep. 255
Ok so remember when you were a kid and LOVED going to theatre camp or being part of the school choir? There was excitement when you heard about auditions for solos in school choirs and when drama auditions came around. You searched for local dance classes and were looking up how-to jazz dance videos on YouTube to brush up on skills. Or was this just me? You were willing to do whatever you could just to be in a creative space and to do what you LOVED to do: perform. Be an artist. Feel creative. We need to tap into that as adults. Somewhere we lost that. Let's find it again. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE or our free Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Chest Voice, Head Voice, "Mix", and More! All About Vocal Registers for Female Singers! // Ep. 254
Hi! Do you know what the different vocal registers are in the voice, what a "vocal register" is, and why this matters as you pursue singing as your creative passion, hobby, or career? Get ready to learn more about YOUR voice as an instrument. You'll learn how your voice works in each register so that you can use your instrument with more authority. Ultimately, I always want to encourage you to keep growing as a singer so you can live a fully creative life. <3 Let me know what you think of the episode by leaving a review pleaseee! WHAT NEXT? → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE or our free Facebook community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Lessons from The Great Gatsby on Broadway for Singers & Performers // Ep. 253
Someone saw the Great Gatsby on Broadway and wanted to share her thoughts!! These lessons are for YOU, the singer and performer who is ready to grow and build confidence. As you are choosing to be intentional about growing as a singer as an adult, the lessons I'm sharing today are essential to you building confidence. In this episode, I share two key lessons, attempt to share my thoughts cohesively, and inspire you to take action as you build confidence as a singer. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join our free community - Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Learn to Sing With Vibrato as a Beginner Singer! // Ep. 252
Hi Singers! Look, I know what it's like to feel like you don't have consistent or any vibrato even though you've been singing for a while - it wasn't until I got into my 20's that I realized I could work towards a more balanced voice in order to hear more natural vibrato. So on a Facebook group live, I shared about that journey AND some tools to help you start developing vibrato as an adult, female singer - especially if you're beginning or coming back to singing. Don't forget to join the FB group for more exclusive content and to ask your questions!! Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join our free community - Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Steps to Start Pursuing Professional-Level Singing for Aspiring Adult Performers! (Beginner-Friendly) // Ep. 251
Do you wish deep down that you could be a professional-level performer but don't know where to start when it comes to training as a singer? Are you ready to get serious about pursuing the performing arts and singing? I completely feel you! It's hard to know where to start - but I'd love to share a simple, beginner-friendly step-by-step guide that you can use starting today to pursue professional level singing - while building confidence along the way! Here's what I did and what I am still doing - listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join our free community - Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Under 10 Minute FUN Vocal Warm ups for Female Singers! // Ep. 250
This one is for the girls who are want to warm up to sing but are on a time crunch - but also want to have fun while warming up! If you want to learn some somewhat (hopefully!) interesting warm up exercises that are also helping you build technique, listen in and sing along! I'll admit some of these are a bit challenging....I myself had trouble with the head voice one to be honest since this was genuinely me warming up LOL BUT it's NOT about perfection, it's about getting your voice going. Let me know what you think of these in our free group HERE. WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
You are a CREATIVE. Build Your Artistry as a Singer and Performer // Ep. 249
Hi Singer - guess what? As a singer, you are an ARTIST. You are CREATIVE. So don't neglect building who you are as a creative individual. Instead, build your artistry because that's what makes singing into art - otherwise, it's all technical, it's all mechanical. Listen in to learn how to own your creativity, develop your artistry, and remain inspired so that you don't give up on your journey to become a more creative singer, performer, and creative! WHAT NEXT? → July Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the FREE Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
One Vocal Skill to Build to Sing in Your Chest Voice With Ease // Ep. 248
Hi Singers! Ready to sing with ease in your chest voice when you're singing in auditions, performances, or just getting started again by singing in the car? Today, I want to share a crucial skill to start working on to help you develop a strong, clear, projected chest voice - and this works for all parts of your voice too. Be ready to take notes and take action. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
The 3 M's of Confident Stage Presence and Captivating Performances // Ep. 247
Today I'm sharing the 3 ESSENTIAL aspects of a captivating performance in my opinion. These are things you can observe these in your favorite performances and incorporate into your own performances!! What do you think of these? Which one are you going to incorporate more of as you practice and sing this week? Come let me know HERE. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
One Tip to Sing in Your Head Voice as a Beginner Adult Singer! // Ep. 246
Hi Singer! Today, I want to share a super helpful tip - rooted in sustainable technique - to help you sing in your head voice so that you aren't straining or getting stuck on high notes. This tip is especially important when you're warming up and getting your voice going, because it builds your technique of increasing airflow as you sing higher! So this is for you if you used to sing but you're coming back to it as an adult or you're committing to pursuing a creative outlet in singing and the performing arts and you're ready to feel way more confident in the higher register of your voice (one of which is called "head voice". the other is "whistle"). Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → July Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the free Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Questions? Want to connect? Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
Called to Be a Performing Artist? How to Be Sure... // Ep. 245
Is it actually possible to be "sure" about your calling as an artist? How do you even know you are called? And what do you do when you feel pulled to start singing, acting, dancing, or performing as an adult but you aren't completely "sure" what to do next. Let's talk about that today and I want you to ask yourself during this episode: will you keep waiting or will you start even if you aren't totally sure? WHAT NEXT? → July Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
3 Head Voice Exercises for Female Singers // Ep. 244
Who wants to hit high notes with more ease and less tension? All of us I'd say, right? In that case, engaging in your head voice, or light register, or thin cords, is essential for us, especially as you are starting to sing again as your creative expression! Today, I'm sharing a few key vocal exercises to help you transition to head voice and hit high notes by helping you with airflow, breath support, and more. Get ready to sing along! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
Confident Singing is a Journey - Start Today // Ep. 243
Do you keep thinking back to how you used to sing in choir, do theatre, sing in college, and have dreams of being a performing artist when you grew up? Do you feel like adulthood has sucked the creativity out of your life and made it hard to feel confident in your creative passions like singing, theatre, and performing? If you don't know what to do to start build that confidence again and start singing as an adult - whether professionally or not, I hope by sharing a bit of my journey so far and this key piece of advice, you'll be encouraged to take your first step today. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
3 Chest Voice Exercises for Female Singers // Ep. 242
Hi singers! Let's talk about the chest voice today! Get ready to sing follow along with a few exercises you can use to develop the lower register of your voice. Even if you feel pretty comfortable in your chest voice, if you've ever experienced breathiness or just feel like your low notes are not super strong or projected, these exercises will help you build awareness of your forward resonance (don't worry, I'll explain :), practice managing your breath in your chest voice, and more as a beginner adult singer - especially for the female/treble voices, but lower voices can also do these exercises on a lower octave! Listen in and sing along! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
Can I Sing Again as an Adult? // Ep. 241
Do you ask yourself if you CAN sing as an adult? You used to sing in musicals and choir and at home, but then you started college, started working, and life started. Singing fell away, along with other creative passions and now you wonder if it's possible for you to start singing again and actually sound good. If this is you, this episode is DEFINITELY for you. Get ready to take notes and take ACTION! Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
Breath Support 101 for Beginner Adult Singers // Ep. 240
Do you struggle with holding out long notes and don't understand "breath control", "breath support", or "breath management"? Do you wonder what those even mean or how to achieve good "breathing" as a singer? Today, I share the biggest myth around breathing for singers, and give you the actual steps you can take to start developing good breath support as a singer in simple ways. We also practice applying these steps at the end so be sure to listen all the way through, and maybe even a second time. And take notes! Let's get into the basics of the breath for beginner adult singers! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
Why the Performing Arts are Not Selfish // Ep. 239
Singing and the performing arts are NOT inherently selfish. The fact that you love to sing and want to take time outside of your job and daily life to train as a singer is not selfish. The fact that you want to build a career in the performing arts is not selfish. Here's why! Also, listen in for a bit of a catch up and some announcements at the beginning of the episode. Let's chat! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
Building Consistency to Build Confidence as a Singer // Ep. 238
Do you want to be a better, more confident singer but you struggle to build consistency? Today, I'm sharing 3 things I've been doing to build consistency as a singer for a while now as well as what I help students with so that we can remind ourselves that we ARE singers because we sing regularly. Consistency is key to feeling more confident in what we can do as singers and performers and creatives so listen in, take notes, and let me know which of these steps you are starting TODAY! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
Daily Vocal Warm Up for Beginner Singers in Under 10 Minutes! // Ep. 237
Ever wonder how to warm up your voice every single day or what warm ups to start with? Today, you can sing along with several of my own warm ups that I do and that I lead students through to help warm up your entire range! Some of these exercises borderline "technque exercises" too, helping you both start to vocalize while also focusing on engaging different registers of the voice, establishing forward placement, engaging airflow, and emphasizing articulation. Be sure to come back to this to sing along as often as possible! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
5 Tips to Hit High Notes With Confidence For Beginner Singers // Ep. 236
Are you ready to feel confident and free around hitting "high notes" (this is relative for us all, of course :). Get ready for 5 tips that I've used and that I help students through to feel more confident on notes that feel too high! These tips are beginner-friendly but also should be taken one step at a time! I hope this helps - let me know if you have questions at [email protected]! Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
How to Overcome Fear as a Beginner Singer // Ep. 235
Do you struggle with fear around singing and becoming a better singer? Do you wish you could become a professional level singer but you're afraid to even start? Today, I want to give you three simple tools that will help you move past that fear, overcome it, and start building confidence as a singer, even if you're just starting! Listen in! Referenced: 112 // 5 Vocal Warm Ups in UNDER 5 MINUTES! FOLLOW ALONG With These 5 SIMPLE Vocal Warm-Ups You Can Do Before You Sing! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
How to Sing in Public With Confidence - Even as a Beginner Singer! // Ep. 234
Learn how to sing with confidence at my free Sing Confidently Masterclass happening TOMORROW! Hi Singers! Do you only sing alone because you're scared to sing in public? Do you wish you could feel comfortable singing on stage or in front of people but don't know how? There are so many ways that stage fright can pop up for all of us singers, but in this episode I share to keys to starting to sing in public with confidence. This is very beginner-friendly, but also these keys are essential to all performing artists. Be sure to take action and apply! Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
Learn One of Beyoncé's Vocal Riffs as a Beginner Singer! // BONUS Ep. 233
Free Sing Confidently Masterclass happening on Tuesday! Hi Singers! Do you know the song "Countdown" by Beyonce? At the very beginning, in just 3 seconds, she does an incredible vocal riff spanning more than an octave!! Have you ever wished you could actually sing that riff or sing a riff like that? I'll be honest, I had a hard time learning this riff at first but then I realized all I had to do is break it down - you can too. Let's do it together! I'm breaking down and guiding you through this riff so that you can sing this riff with confidence too! Listen in! Warm up episodes: 7 Minute Vocal Warm Up for Beginner Singers! // BONUS Episode! One SIMPLE Vocal Exercise to Help You Sing Riffs and Runs! // Ep. 172 WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Join the Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
So You Want to Sing? Why You Aren't Singing Even Though You Wish You Could // Ep. 232
Learn how to sing with confidence at my free Sing Confidently Masterclass HERE! Hi Singers! Do you wish you could sing more or learn how to sing because you believe that you actually CAN sing? Are you holding yourself back from singing even though you really love to sing and know that you could if you tried? I'm going to list 5 reasons you might be holding yourself back from singing and resources to help you overcome them, starting now. Get ready to listen, take notes and take action! Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio) → Start the Sing Confidently Course for just $97 HERE!(www.creativelybyestelle.com/course) → Join the Singing Tips & Technique for Women Community HERE! → Join the email list HERE! → Email me HERE! ([email protected]) → Leave a review HERE! → Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!