
Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Singing Tips for Musical Theatre Actors, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, How to Sing Better
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Ep 160Want to learn to sing higher notes? Add this to your vocal warm-up today! - Singer Series Day 2 // Ep.183
✨HOLIDAY SALE ON THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE - JUST $37 UNTIL DEC. 13, 2024! (Plus, you get a free spot in my online adult group singing class in January 2025!) Hi singers! Welcome back to the Singer Series, today I wanted to share a quick tip that will help you with singing high notes. This tip is a type of vocal exercise to add to your vocal warm up as you do your song practice and voice training this week! If you really wish you could sing higher notes but are having trouble with that, take a listen to this episode and start incorporating this type of exercise into you vocal warm ups! If you liked this episode, let me know by leaving a review in Apple Podcasts! Thank you so much! Keep singing 💜 Estelle WHAT NEXT? → START HERE: 5 FREE SINGING TIPS → Sing with confidence with *THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE in FOUR SIMPLE STEPS!💜 Go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/course!* → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook - share your thoughts/questions on the episode! → Join the email list HERE for weekly tips and inspiration! → DM me on IG @creativelybyestelle! → LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Want to get better at singing riffs? 2 SIMPLE Tips to Get Started! // Singer Series Day 1 // Ep.182
✨HOLIDAY SALE! That’s right, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE IS JUST $37 UNTIL DEC. 13, 2024 (plus, get access to my Adult Group Singing Class in January for FREE when you get the course this week!) Hi performers! Today I’m sharing two simple ways to start singing riffs - we're talking BASIC things to implement today as a singer so you can get better at singing riffs! I'll share: What are riffs? My own reservations around riffing and how to change your perspective - you CAN start singing riffs Simple tips to try as you start singing riffs and runs (hint: yes, you need vocal technique exercises!) WHAT NEXT? → START HERE: 5 FREE SINGING TIPS → Sing with confidence with *THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE in FOUR SIMPLE STEPS!💜 Go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/course!* → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook - share your thoughts/questions on the episode! → Join the email list HERE for weekly tips and inspiration! → DM me on IG @creativelybyestelle! → LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Start Singing Again, Perform Live, and Become a Singer, Songwriter, and Voice Coach with Melissa V. Cartwright // Ep. 181
✨HOLIDAY SALE! That’s right, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE IS JUST $37 UNTIL DEC. 13, 2024! Hi creatives! Today I’m sharing my interview with the fabulous Melissa V. Cartwright. Melissa is a voice and performance coach, singer/songwriter, and performer! She is also the founder of her private studio, MVC Performance and podcast host of Cafecito with the Coach. In this episode, she shares her journey to performing and teaching, how she has started performing again, tips for singers who want to perform live, and MORE! Listen in and be sure to connect with Melissa today! Connect with Melissa: Website: https://www.mvcperformance.com/ Instagram: @mvcperformance DM me on IG @creativelybyestelle to let me what you thought of the episode! → START HERE: 5 FREE SINGING TIPS → DM me on IG @creativelybyestelle! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, go through **THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE in FOUR SIMPLE STEPS!💜 Go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/course!** → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Share your art, perform in public, and put yourself out there as an artist starting today! // Ep. 180
CYBER MONDAY SALE! NEW CLASSES IN 2024! ✨ VIRTUAL CLASSES FOR SINGERS AND ✨ VIRTUAL CLASSES FOR CREATIVES - JUST $10 TO REGISTER!! ✨plus, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE IS JUST $37! Hi creatives! Today we are breaking down WHY it's so important to share your art and perform. We'll also get into: how to start overcoming fear of singing and performing in front of people, steps to build confidence as a performing artist and creative, and simple ways you can begin to put yourself out there - on social media, in local arts opportunities, etc. Be sure to TAKE ACTION and share one piece of art or sign up for a performance opportunity this week! DM me on IG @creativelybyestelle to let me how what you’re going to share or share in the FB group! START HERE --> 5 FREE SINGING TIPS → DM me on IG @creativelybyestelle! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, go through THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE in FOUR SIMPLE STEPS!💜 Go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/course! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Is Lack of Confidence Limiting You as a Creative and Performing Artist? Listen to this! // Ep. 179
COME TO THE FREE, ONLINE SING CONFIDENTLY MASTERCLASS! Is your biggest struggle around confidence as a beginner singer, actor, dancer, and creative artist? Let's dive in on why confidence matters for artists, how not trusting ourselves and God’s gifting in our lives can hold us back, and what steps we can take to move forward when we don’t feel confident! START HERE --> 5 FREE SINGING TIPS → DM me on IG @creativelybyestelle! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, go through THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE in FOUR SIMPLE STEPS!💜 Go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/course! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
If you're afraid to sing in front of people...LISTEN TO THIS! // BONUS
Sing Confidently Masterclass!! If you're afraid to sing in front of people... You’re truly not alone. Singing in front of people is VULNERABLE, without a doubt. But there’s still something inside you that wants to share your voice - you just need that confidence, right? The solution? Register for the Sing Confidently Masterclass TODAY! It’s happening this Monday, November 25 at 6pm EST. It’s free AND you will get the replay if you can’t make it live. So what’s stopping you? Trust yourself. Trust that there is a way to build confidence in your singing voice. Register today for the Sing Confidently Masterclass!

This Show is For YOU, Creative | Welcome Back to the Sing Confidently, Live Creatively Podcast! // Ep. 178
COME TO THE FREE, ONLINE SING CONFIDENTLY MASTERCLASS! This show is for YOU, if you are an aspiring performing artist looking to begin your creative journey for the first time or again after a break. This show is for you if you have always wanted to sing and or do musical theatre, but don't know what voice warmups to do or how to start singing in public. This show is for you if you were a dancer or actor before but lack confidence in yourself as you are trying to start performing again. This show is for you if you want to start being more creative or pursuing a creative career, but don't know where to start and need inspiration. This show is for you as you are starting and looking to build confidence as a singer, actor, and dancer. If you are ready to build confidence as a performing artist and creative, this show is for YOU! I'm so excited to be back! START HERE --> 5 FREE SINGING TIPS → DM me on IG @creativelybyestelle! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, go through THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE in FOUR SIMPLE STEPS!💜 Go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/course! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Your Creativity is NOT Selfish, Your Creative Gifts Matter // Ep. 177
For the singer, dancer, actor, performer, creative artist or aspiring creative who needs the reminder that their gifts matter, listen in. If you want to take action but don't know where to start, come grab this free pdf of 5 things you can start doing to become a confident singer - vocal warm ups? posting cover songs? voice lessons? Find out where to start! --> 5 FREE SINGING TIPS → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, go through THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE in FOUR SIMPLE STEPS!💜 Go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/course! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook! → DM me on IG @estelleavbuere! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Making Acting, Auditioning, and the Theatre Industry More Equitable for Non-Union Actors with Spencer Martinez! // Ep. 176
Hi creatives! Spencer Martinez is back on the podcast! She is a NYC-based performing artist and a founder of Limelight, an online community, forum, and blog working to establish a more equitable and inclusive theatre community. She shares where she is currently as a performer, defines it means to be a union actor vs. non-union actor (along with terms like ECC, EPA, AEA), and discusses in depth the important work she is doing to make auditions and work in general more equitable for non-union actors! If you are an aspiring actor, performer, or actor/singer/dancer triple threat, you will definitely want to listen in, especially if you are curious about union auditions or equity auditions and accessibility in the theatre industry. Listen in! Be sure to sign the non-union actors' list HERE Follow Spencer on IG @Limelightappnspencer HERE → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE is HERE!💜 Go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/course! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook! → DM me on IG @estelleavbuere! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Ep 159Make This Your Most CREATIVE Month! // Ep. 175
Hi creatives! Welcome to the month of MAY! It's a new month and we are almost mid-way through the year. It's time for a creative boost! That's why I'm determined to make this my most creative month (so far). Let's sing more, let's write songs, let's dance. Whatever it is you want to create as a singer and performer, I'm cheering you on! Join me in this challenge on IG @estelleavbuere! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE is HERE!💜 Go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/course! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook! → DM me on IG @estelleavbuere! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
How Do I Sing Longer Notes? 3 Singing Tips and Tricks to Hold Out a Long Note! // Ep. 174
Hi creatives! If you're like me, you know that holding out long notes when you're singing is HARD to do sometimes - especially when nerves kick in! So how do you get better at holding out long notes? Here are 3 things I have done that help me to hold out notes, and I hope they help you! NEED HELP WITH HOLDING OUT LONG NOTES AND MORE? → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE is HERE!💜 Go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/course! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook! → DM me on IG @estelleavbuere! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Used to do Theatre? Used to Dance? Used to Sing in the Choir? How to get over the "used to's" and start singing and performing again TODAY! // Ep. 173
Hi creatives! Do you ever wish you could start dancing, acting, performing, singing, songwriting, etc again because you "used to" do it and miss being that creative? It's time for you to say "NO" to the "used to's" and say YES to becoming a singer, performer, actor, musician, creative that you know you want to be by taking action steps and growth steps. What are those? How can you become a singer and performer? Listen in! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE is HERE!💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook! → DM me on IG @estelleavbuere! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
One SIMPLE Vocal Exercise to Help You Sing Riffs and Runs! // Ep. 172
Hi creatives! Ready to start adding some riffs and runs to your songs but struggling to actually sing them? These flourishes are so fun to add as you're singing, but it may take practice to start adding them and perfecting them. It helps to do exercises that build vocal agility! So let's try one! Be sure to go at your own pace and increase the speed when you're ready. I start on the A below middle C. Listen in and sing along! DISCLAIMER: Please stop singing if you experience any pain/discomfort and seek medical attention. → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE is HERE!💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook! → DM me on IG @estelleavbuere! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Have Stage Fright? One Simple Tip for Singing and Performing on Stage When You're Afraid // Ep. 171
Hi creatives! If your creative focus is singing or acting, and that is what you're SO passionate and excited to do, but you struggle with stage fright, I am sharing is one important thing to consider. We are all different, so definitely check in with a mental health professional if your stage fright is something inhibiting quality of life or is on the clinical level. But generally, I hope this perspective helps you. Listen in! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE is HERE!💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook! → DM me on IG @estelleavbuere! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Let's Start Becoming Performers, Singers, Actors, and Creatives WITHOUT FEAR! // Ep. 170
Hi creatives! Do you wonder how singers and artists can put themselves out there on stage, on screen, on social media, etc. seeimingly without fear? How do we begin the journey of getting to that point as beginners in the performing arts space and as growing creative artists? Here's something to consider if you feel afraid and scared to start singing, start acting, start dancing, and start performing again. I want us to do this with confidence. Listen in! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE is HERE!💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook! → DM me on IG @estelleavbuere! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
The NUMBER ONE Way to Get Inspired Again as a Performing Artist! // Ep. 169
Hi creatives! It's so easy to let the busyness of life, tasks, obligations, etc. get in the way of you really feeling inspired as a beginner performing artist. So how you as a performer get creatively inspired when you're having an off day or week? Here's something to consider if you are feeling a bit uninspired in your journey to start singing, start acting, start dancing, and start performing again, with confidence. → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE is HERE!💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook! → DM me on IG @estelleavbuere! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
2 SIMPLE Ways to Dance and Incorporate Movement as a Beginner Performing Artist! // Ep. 168
Hi creatives! Do you want to start singing and performing, but don't know what to do with your hands and body when you're on stage? Do you wish you could incorporate more dance and movement into your life and performances? Let's talk about 2 simple ways you can do this as you start singing and performing. Thank you SO much, Kehinde, for your kind review. Follow Kehinde on IG @kehindeore22 Here's one of my favorite dance YouTube channels btw - Ti & Me on Youtube → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE is HERE 💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook! → DM me on IG @estelleavbuere! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
How to Write Songs, License Music, and Share Your Music Online as a Singer-Songwriter with Sonnet Simmons // Ep. 167
Hi creatives! I got to interview Sonnet Simmons, a musician, singer-songwriter, and sync licensing coach. We talked all about her journey to writing songs, sharing her music, and actually building a career as a musician through licensing her music. Now, she continues to write her own music, coach aspiring songwriters on licensing their own music, and build a community of music lovers online. Listen in for tips on how to start writing songs and inspiration to share your creative gifts with others online! Connect with Sonnet: IG: @sonnetmusic Music: "Set the World on Fire" → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE IS ON PRE-SALE! Launches March 8, 2024 💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Vocal Warm Ups for Beginners: Sing Along With This Simple Vocal Exercise! // Ep. 166
Hi creatives! Sing along to this vocal exercise with me today, add it to your vocal warm up, and save it to come back to anytime! This is a way to start singing with confidence - simply singing a little bit each day even with simple singing exercises. Listen in! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE is launching March 8 2024 💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook! → DM me on IG @estelleavbuere! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
3 Ways to Use Social Media to Build Confidence as a Beginner Singer and Performing Artist // Ep. 165
Hi creatives! Today, we are breaking down 3 ways to use social media to start building confidence as a beginner singer/performer. These steps will work for you as you begin your journey as a singer, actor, dancer, or any combination of these as a performing artist. Social media can be a tool or a torture - we will talk about how to use it as a tool to HELP you become a more confident singer and performer and creative artist. → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE is launching March 2024 💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY on Facebook! → DM me on IG @estelleavbuere! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Ep 3Figure Out Your Next Creative Step! // Ep. 164
Hi creatives! Let's chat about taking next steps in our journey as singers, actors, and performing artists! Hint: start with curiosity. Listen in! Disclaimer: I apologize, my usual mic was not connected so this is through my Mac speaker! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE IS ON PRE-SALE! Launches March 2024 💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
You CAN Afford School for Music and Theatre with Kara Walker of the Money and Mental Peace Podcast! // Ep. 163
Join the FREE Sing Confidently Masterclass happening TOMORROW February 20, 2024!! Sign up HERE so you can start to build CONFIDENCE as a beginner singer and performer! Hi creatives! Today, I got to chat with Kara Walker, host of the Money and Mental Peace Podcast. She is a Christian entrepreneur and podcaster who was able to get a choir scholarship and find other means to graduate from college debt-free. She now helps others get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe graduate debt-free from their dream programs! At the same time, she has her own creative outlets to this day. She gives PRACTICAL tips for you to actually financially support your creative dreams and academic goals in this interview. You'll definitely want to listen in if you want to go to school for musical theatre, music, theatre/acting, or if you want to be more involved in the arts outside of work! Connect with Kara → Money and Mental Peace Podcast → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE IS ON PRE-SALE! Launches March 2024 💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Fall in Love With Your Creativity and Your Singing Voice Again! // Ep. 162
Don't miss out! Join the FREE Sing Confidently Masterclass on February 20, 2024!! Sign up HERE to start to build CONFIDENCE as a beginner singer and performer! Hi creatives! I'm sharing a mini-episode to encourage you this Valentine's Day to fall in love with your singing voice and your creativity. If you want to become a more confident and bold singer, don't stop at vocal warm ups and singing exercises. Start to accept, enjoy, and love your creative expression and your singing voice. Listen in! P.s., LOVE YOU! DM me @estelleavbuere on IG if this encouraged you! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE EARLY-BIRD PRICING IS OPEN! Launches March 2024 💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
How to Put Yourself Out There On Stage and Online as a Singer and Performer // Ep. 161
Join the FREE Sing Confidently Masterclass happening February 20, 2024!! Sign up here so you can start to build CONFIDENCE as a beginner singer and performer! Hi singer, performing artist, creative artist! One of the best parts of being a performer and singer is getting to share your love for music. You can do this on stage, but also online or through virtual means. Let's take advantage of every opportunity we get to sing and perform. So, here are some practical tips to sing on stage and online to build confidence, as a singer and performer. Listen in! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE IS ON PRE-SALE! Launches March 2024 💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Encouragement for Singers, Performing Artists and Creatives to See What's Possible! // Ep. 160
Join the FREE Sing Confidently Masterclass happening February 20, 2024!! Sign up here so you can start to build CONFIDENCE as a beginner singer and performer! Hi singer, performing artist, creative artist! I know that vocal exercises and tips for performing are all so important, but if we don't BELIEVE that anything is possible when we use and share our creative gifts, we never get started. As you are starting to sing again and wanting to build confidence, just know that you have to believe that you can and you have to take action. Today's episode will help you do both! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE IS ON PRE-SALE! Launches March 2024 💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Let Go of Fear to Share Your God-Given Creative Gifts! // Ep. 159
Hi creatives! It is astounding how many of us let FEAR get in the way of us truly putting ourselves out there and sharing our God-given creative gifts as singers, actors, dancers, and performing artists. Today, we are talking about how to let go of fear and become bold, confident creatives. This is essential to living the creative life you were meant to live. Listen in! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE EARLY-BIRD PRICING IS OPEN! Launches Spring 2024 💜 Referenced episodes: 43 // 5 Creative Outlets You Can Explore TODAY For Little to No Cost! 40 // Who is Missing Out On Your Creative Gifts? → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Ep 158Practical Ways for Performing Artists to Perform and Sing Confidently! // Ep. 158
The FREE Sing Confidently Masterclass is coming February 2024!! Sign up here so you can get all the steps you need to build confidence as a singer! Hi creatives! Today, I'm sharing PRACTICAL ways you can actually be performing as you build confidence as a singer and performing artist. It's great to keep practicing, doing vocal exercises, and taking voice lessons, but we really build confidence when we put ourselves out there as performers and share our gifts. Here are some ways you can start performing with confidence this week! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE EARLY-BIRD PRICING IS OPEN! Launches Spring 2024 💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Just Started Voice Lessons? 3 Tips for Making The Most of Them! // Ep. 157
Hi creatives! Today's episode, we're getting into voice lessons and how we can make the absolute MOST of them as singers, actors, dancers, and performers. Yes, even as a dancer-first or actor-first, it never hurts to get into a voice lesson to build confidence and knowledge in your voice and how to best use it. Here are three simple tips you can use to make the most of your first or next lesson! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE EARLY-BIRD PRICING IS OPEN! Launches Spring 2024 💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Say No to Fear as a Creative! Inspiration from the Bible and Into the Woods for Artists // Ep. 156
Hi creatives! Are you afraid to share your creative work? Are you afraid to simply start on your creative journey? Do you deal with fear about being an artist and how you'll be perceived? Today, I want to share some inspiration to remind you what God says about lighting your path once you trust Him and how you can create in spite of fear. Plus, Into the Woods references! Listen in! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE EARLY-BIRD PRICING IS OPEN! Launches Spring 2024 💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Don’t Have Time to Start Singing, Acting, and Dancing Again? The Number ONE WAY Make Time in Your Busy Schedule for Your Creative Passions! // Ep. 155
→ 5 FREE TIPS TO START SINGING AND PERFORMING WITH CONFIDENCE! The number one thing I hear from listeners in this creative community of performing artists when it comes to singing, acting, performing, etc. is that you don't feel confident! One of the other main concerns I hear is that you don't feel like you have time. I completely understand! In this episode, I am sharing the number one thing you must do (in my opinion) to practically make time for your creative dream and passion. Is that singing? Is that becoming an actor? Is that starting to dance? This will help you no matter what that creative passion is. Listen in and TAKE ACTION! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE EARLY-BIRD PRICING IS OPEN! Launches Spring 2024 💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
154 // Is Imposter Syndrome a STRUGGLE for You as a Creative? 3 Lies That Imposter Syndrome Tells Us.
→ 5 FREE TIPS TO START SINGING AND PERFORMING WITH CONFIDENCE! Have you ever felt SO overwhelmed with imposter syndrome, lack of confidence, and insecurity that you never even get started in developing and sharing the creative gifts you have as an aspiring singer, dancer, or actor? In this episode, I'm diving into the topic of imposter syndrome, how it relates to performing artists especially, and the lies it tells us to keep us stuck. It's time to get over them and start sharing our creative gifts with confidence! Listen in! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Ep 147147 // 3 Simple Christmas Songs to Learn and Sing Quickly This Holiday Season!
Want to sing for your family, church, or office Christmas party but don't know what song to choose last minute? Let me help you out with a few simple pieces, plus some tips for how to sing them with ease! The great thing is, you can apply these tips to any song you sing moving forward. This episode, I'm sharing some songs that are quick to learn and I'm linking some backing tracks you can use too. Let me know which ones you sing this Christmas! "Silent Night" - Lower Voices (in the lower octave) vs. Higher/Middle Voices "Joy to the World" - Slower version vs. Faster version "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" Happy singing and keep creating! 💜 → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, JOIN THE SING CONFIDENTLY PROGRAM! Starts Jan. 2024. Currently 15% off until Christmas Day!💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
153 // How to Make Money as a Creative and Say NO to the Starving Artist Narrative with Gail Keyes Allen!
→ DM me on IG and let me know what action step you're taking! On today's episode, I got to chat with Gail Keyes-Allen, a life and business coach for entrepreneurs and creatives, who is also an ex-accountant who tripled salary thru coaching biz. We talk about changing your mindset as an artist, how you can begin to build a business and make money as a creative, and how crucial it is to let go of the "starving artist" story. Listen in! Connect with Gail: → Free 30 minute session https://calendly.com/hello-gail/30-minute-jump-session-with gail-keyes-allen → Follow Gail on Instagram → 5 FREE TIPS TO START SINGING AND PERFORMING WITH CONFIDENCE! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
152 // How to Gain Confidence in Your Singing Abilities So You Can Audition and Perform!
→ COME TO THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY for more help to build confidence as an actor, singer, and performer! Hi performer! If your #1 question is how to gain confidence in your own abilities, especially in auditions as a singer, actor, dancer, and performer, this episode will truly speak to you. Listen in for the reminder that gaining confidence as a performer is a process that we are all in, that you have a role to play in building confidence, and that it is even simpler than you may think. → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, Download my 5 TIPS TO HELP YOU START SINGING & PERFORMING WITH CONFIDENCE 💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
151 // Audition Season is Here! 3 Audition MISTAKES to Avoid as a Singer and Actor!
→ 60% OFF FLASH SALE today only! If you're ready to start singing with confidence, JOIN THE SING CONFIDENTLY PROGRAM! Still open only until Jan 8, 2024!! 💜 → COME TO THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY and share your audition tips or stories! Ready for audition season? I know auditions can be stressful, whether for productions or graduate/college programs, so I'm sharing some of my mistakes that you can make sure to avoid as well as some tips for what to do instead. I hope this helps you feel encouraged that you are not along if you have made these same mistakes (haha, we're in this together!). I also hope this helps you prepare for your next audition or self-tape. Just know that even if you do make these mistakes, it is totally okay and you will learn from every single audition! So, listen in! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
150 // Encouragement to Be TRULY Confident as an Aspiring Singer and Performing Artist
→ COME TO THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY and say with confidence what your creative gifts and dreams are. 💜 Hi performer - aspiring performer, aspiring singer, dancer, and actor - I see you! I know what it's like to doubt your dreams and wonder if you should even love the arts as much as you do. I know what it's like to wish you could feel more confident as a singer and performer. In this episode, I'm sharing a word of encouragement - a love letter, if you will - to the person I was (and still am sometime). The person who is hesitant, but full of creative goals and dreams. Listen in for the encouragement you need as an aspiring performer to truly walk in confidence this year! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, JOIN THE SING CONFIDENTLY PROGRAM! Still open only until Jan 8, 2024!! 💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
149 // What are Your 2024 Creative Goals? How to Passionately Pursue Your Creative Goals and Dreams in 2024!
→ COME TO THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY and let us know which tip you're using in 2024! Hi friends, welcome to the new year!! It's 2024 and this is YOUR YEAR to finally pursue and reach that creative goal you have of performing on stage, auditioning for a play, singing your original song, or dancing with your dream dance company. This episode, I'm sharing 3 ESSENTIAL tips to help you passionately pursue your goals in the new year. These are going to keep you feeling passionate, creative, and excited as you pursue your big goals and dreams, even when those moments of doubt and uncertainty come. → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, JOIN THE SING CONFIDENTLY PROGRAM! Still open only until Jan 8, 2024!! 💜 → JOIN THE FREE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY TO COLLABORATE AND CONNECT WITH OTHER CREATIVES! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
148 // 4 Vocal Warm Ups in 4 MINUTES! FOLLOW ALONG With These 4 SIMPLE Vocal Warm-Ups Before You Sing
Want to warm up your voice but not sure what to sing next? Or maybe you don't warm up at all because you don't know where to start? Here is a SIMPLE vocal warm up you can follow along with and do in JUST 4 minutes (!) to increase blood flow to your vocal chords and prepare your vocal chords to sing. → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, JOIN THE SING CONFIDENTLY PROGRAM! Starts Jan. 2024 💜 Please note: - Feel free to transpose or to skip any notes that don't work for you! - Please DO NOT sing any notes that do not feel comfortable! - Check in with a voice coach one-on-one so you can build on this warm up and/or if you have any concerns/questions! Happy singing and keep creating! 💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
146 // How to Start Singing Confidently with this ONE Simple Step!
Have you ever struggled with stage fright or lack of confidence in your singing voice? Today, I'm sharing a simple, yet fun thing you can try to start expressing your voice and build confidence as a singer and performer! My musical theatre people, you'll love this. Be sure to listen in and TAKE ACTION! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, JOIN THE SING CONFIDENTLY PROGRAM! Starts Jan. 2024 💜 → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Ep 157145 // Start Singing Confidently! Get consistent FEEDBACK! - Step 4
Today's episode is step FOUR and the final step of my four steps to help you start singing and performing with confidence! These are 3 ways you can begin consistently getting feedback as a singer! It’s great to know what to do, but let’s actually DO these steps in the upcoming Sing Confidently Program. Within 4 weeks, you will finally learn to sing and perform with CONFIDENCE! → Birthday Celebration!! Leave a review and enter to win FREE entry to the Sing Confidently program by Thursday, Dec. 14th 2023 at 12 midnight EST! And look out for daily mini-episodes Monday - Thursday this week! → FINAL SALE! GET 50% OFF OF THE SING CONFIDENTLY PROGRAM until Thursday, Dec. 14th 2023 at 12 midnight EST!! Program starts Jan. 2024 💜 This is your moment to raise your voice, invest time in your creative gifts and dreams, and start singing confidently! And I want to gift this to one of you! My birthday is coming up on December 14th! That will be the last day this program will be on sale for 50% off! One of you will get the chance to enter for FREE if you leave a review by December 14th at midnight! Just go to Apple Podcasts or iTunes and search for the show, leave a review, and email, DM, or post in the Performing Arts Community Facebook page! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → DM me on IG! → Email me questions or thoughts: [email protected] → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
144 // Start Singing Confidently! 6 Ways to EXPRESS Your Voice! - Step 3
Today's episode is step three of my four steps to help you start singing and performing with confidence! We're talking about how to EXPRESS your voice. This is the fun part we all are dreaming about: getting to perform on stage, to go to that audition, to post our singing cover on Instagram, to sing with our worship team in church. This is the next thing you MUST do to build confidence as a singer: put yourself out there. Let's get into it! → Birthday Celebration!! Leave a review and enter to win FREE entry to the Sing Confidently program by Thursday, Dec. 14th 2023 at 12 midnight EST! And look out for daily mini-episodes Monday - Thursday this week! → FINAL SALE! GET 50% OFF OF THE SING CONFIDENTLY PROGRAM until Thursday, Dec. 14th 2023 at 12 midnight EST!! Program starts Jan. 2024 💜 Within 4 weeks, you will finally learn to sing and perform with CONFIDENCE! This is your moment to raise your voice, invest time in your creative gifts and dreams, and start singing confidently! And I want to gift this to one of you! My birthday is coming up on December 14th! That will be the last day this program will be on sale for 50% off! One of you will get the chance to enter for FREE if you leave a review by December 14th at midnight! Just go to Apple Podcasts or iTunes and search for the show, leave a review, and email, DM, or post in the Performing Arts Community Facebook page! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → DM me on IG! → Email me questions or thoughts: [email protected] → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
143 // Start Singing Confidently! Start to PRACTICE Your Voice - Step 2
Have you ever thought: I want to start singing but I don’t feel confident! Today's episode is step two of my four steps to help you start singing and performing with confidence! We're talking about how to PRACTICE your voice. I'm giving you the simple steps to create a practice routine and WHY you need one in the first place! These are the steps that I can't wait to get into with you at the upcoming Sing Confidently Program. Within 4 weeks, you will finally learn to sing and perform with CONFIDENCE! → Birthday Celebration!! Leave a review and enter to win FREE entry to the Sing Confidently program by Thursday, Dec. 14th 2023 at 12 midnight EST! And look out for daily mini-episodes Monday - Thursday this week! → FINAL SALE! GET 50% OFF OF THE SING CONFIDENTLY PROGRAM until Thursday, Dec. 14th 2023 at 12 midnight EST!! Program starts Jan. 2024 💜 This is your moment to raise your voice, invest time in your creative gifts and dreams, and start singing confidently! And I want to gift this to one of you! My birthday is coming up on December 14th! That will be the last day this program will be on sale for 50% off! One of you will get the chance to enter for FREE if you leave a review by December 14th at midnight! Just go to Apple Podcasts or iTunes and search for the show, leave a review, and email, DM, or post in the Performing Arts Community Facebook page! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → DM me on IG! → Email me questions or thoughts: [email protected] → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
142 // Start Singing Confidently! Get to KNOW Your Voice - Step 1
Have you ever thought: I want to start singing but I don’t feel confident! Have you ever said: I would love to sing and perform but I have stage fright! Have you ever wished you could feel confident enough to join a choir, start a band, or audition for a theatre production? Today's episode is step one of my four steps to help you start singing and performing with confidence! We're talking about how to get to KNOW your voice - to learn your true voice! This starts with you understanding some of the basics of warming up your voice, vocal anatomy, etc. I'll give you a couple simple action steps you can take today to start getting to know your voice! These are the steps that I can't wait to get into with you at the upcoming Sing Confidently Program. Within 4 weeks, you will finally learn to sing and perform with CONFIDENCE! → Birthday Celebration!! Leave a review and enter to win FREE entry to the Sing Confidently program by Thursday, Dec. 14th 2023 at 12 midnight EST! And look out for daily mini-episodes Monday - Thursday this week! → FINAL SALE! GET 50% OFF OF THE SING CONFIDENTLY PROGRAM until Thursday, Dec. 14th 2023 at 12 midnight EST!! Program starts Jan. 2024 💜 This is your moment to raise your voice, invest time in your creative gifts and dreams, and start singing confidently! And I want to gift this to one of you! My birthday is coming up on December 14th! That will be the last day this program will be on sale for 50% off! One of you will get the chance to enter for FREE if you leave a review by December 14th at midnight! Just go to Apple Podcasts or iTunes and search for the show, leave a review, and email, DM, or post in the Performing Arts Community Facebook page! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → DM me on IG! → Email me questions or thoughts: [email protected] → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
141 // Inspiration for Creatives! 3 Lessons from 3 TV Shows to INSPIRE You To Sing, Perform, and Pursue Your Big, Creative Dreams!
What TV shows inspire you as an artist? → DM me on IG and let me know after you listen! It's time to be inspired! I know as it gets closer to the holidays, it's easy to get caught up in all the busyness and lose momentum around your creative dreams and goals (trust me, I GET it!). But, this episode is here to fuel you a bit with inspiring lessons I've taken from some of my favorite TV shows that inspire me. From Glee to Dance Academy to Smash, get ready to be inspired to be singing and performing (and maybe to pick up a new show 🙂). Listen in! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, GET 50% OFF OF THE SING CONFIDENTLY PROGRAM! Starts Jan. 2024 💜 → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! Or go to www.creativelybyestelle.com for more info. You will finally START singing, build confidence in your voice, and live with more creativity! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → DM me on IG! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
140 // One Simple Way to Sing Louder Without Hurting Your Voice!
How do you sing with more volume without straining? How can you sing louder without ending up shouting? Let's get into discussing this a bit in today's episode and I'll share one tip that has helped me get a bit more volume without creating tension. I know this will help you feel more confident in your voice and yourself, so listen in! → If you're ready to start singing with confidence, GET 50% OFF OF THE SING CONFIDENTLY PROGRAM! Starts Jan. 2024 💜 → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! Or go to www.creativelybyestelle.com for more info. You will finally START singing, build confidence in your voice, and live with more creativity! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
139 // Don’t Feel Confident in Your Singing Voice? REPLAY Episode Because the Sing Confidently Program is LAUNCHING!
I want to share a replay of a past episode because if you have ever struggled with feeling confident in your singing voice, I want you to feel seen! As a singer, I've felt this myself many, many times. As a vocal coach for beginners, I've seen this too (which is why I created The Confident Performer Group!). This episode will help you dig deep into why you're feeling this way so you can actually build confidence in your voice! Listen in! I also wanted to share this episode because I have something you can gift YOURSELF in the new year: GET 50% OFF OF THE SING CONFIDENTLY PROGRAM This is an upcoming 4-week virtual program starting January 8th to help YOU finally start singing with CONFIDENCE! And it’s 50% Weekly virtual sessions, Monday nights at 7:30pm EST. No more giving in to fear. No more hiding and dimming your voice. No more living a life with no creativity and no boldness. Ready to sing with confidence? This is the program for you! 50% OFF BLACK FRIDAY SALE on the singing program - adds up to just $25 per session - such a steal to help you become a confident singer! → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! Or go to www.creativelybyestelle.com for more info. You will finally START singing, build confidence in your voice, and live with more creativity! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
138 // The Encouragement Every Performing Artist and Creative Needs to Hear
Today, I wanted to share crucial encouragement that I know you as an aspiring and growing singer, dancer, actor, and creative artist really needs to hear. The encouragement? This creativity, this creative passion, and the steps you're taking to grow really do matter. I hope you know that and I hope this encourages you. Share with someone if it does! → Join my upcoming singing class that includes LIVE VOICE COACHING! I hope to see you there! → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! Or go to www.creativelybyestelle.com for more info. You will finally START singing, build confidence in your voice, and live with more creativity! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Ep 155137 // Courage vs. Confidence! REPLAY Episode Because the Sing Confidently Workshop is TONIGHT!
I'm sharing this throwback episode because tonight, at the Sing Confidently Workshop, you will finally learn how to build confidence in yourself as a person, a singer, and a performer! You’re about to learn how you can feel like your voice is actually growing and developing. You’re about to start fulfilling that dream you have of confidently singing in your authentic voice. The workshop is tonight, Monday, November 13th at 7:30pm EST! Even if you can’t make it, you’ll have access to the replay if you’ve SIGNED UP! I also want to invite you to join the VIP level for Day 2 of the workshop, which is currently ON SALE FOR $27! You have the chance to start singing confidently! → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! Or go to www.creativelybyestelle.com for more info. You will finally START singing, build confidence in your voice, and live with more creativity! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → Please SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode! You never know how much they might need to hear this today.💜
136 // Soprano vs. Alto, Memorizing Songs and Lyrics, Not Overusing Your Voice and More Singing Questions Answered!
SIGN UP FOR THE FREE, VIRTUAL CONFIDENT SINGING WORKSHOP! You can also join the VIP day and get LIVE VOICE COACHING!! Listen in to this Instagram live I did answering several questions some of you had when signing up for the free singing workshop. We talk about knowing if you're a Soprano vs. and Alto and how that is different from your key. We talk about ways you can memorize lyrics and the melody of songs with ease. We also touch on singing healthily without overusing your voice. And more! I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any other questions! And if you're that person who... Wants to sing in spite of stage fright. Wishes you could feel like your voice is actually growing or developing. Dreams of confidently singing in your authentic voice. Please know that you can achieve these things. I'm doing a free singing workshop where you'll do just that by learning: - how to get to KNOW your voice - your true voice - how to GROW your voice - those high notes, riffs etc. are not out of reach - how to start singing and performing, with CONFIDENCE! You have the chance to start singing confidently! Join this free, virtual workshop on Zoom and let's go! And, there will be a Day 2, VIP session as well that will include LIVE VOICE COACHING! I hope to see you there! → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! Or go to www.creativelybyestelle.com for more info. You will finally START singing, build confidence in your voice, and live with more creativity! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
135 // Want to Sing With Confidence? Get to Know Your Voice!
SIGN UP FOR THE FREE, VIRTUAL CONFIDENT SINGING WORKSHOP! Listen in to this Instagram live I did all about how to start singing with confidence and feeling more confident in general by getting to know your voice - the first step to using your voice with so much joy and creativity! And if you're that person who... Wants to sing in spite of stage fright. Wishes you could feel like your voice is actually growing or developing. Dreams of confidently singing in your authentic voice. Please know that you can achieve these things. I'm doing a free singing workshop where you'll do just that by learning: - how to get to KNOW your voice - your true voice - how to GROW your voice - those high notes, riffs etc. are not out of reach - how to start singing and performing, with CONFIDENCE! You have the chance to start singing confidently! Join this free, virtual workshop on Zoom and let's go! And, there will be a Day 2, VIP session as well that will include LIVE VOICE COACHING! I hope to see you there! → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! Or go to www.creativelybyestelle.com for more info. You will finally START singing, build confidence in your voice, and live with more creativity! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!