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Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Singing Tips for Musical Theatre Actors, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, How to Sing Better

Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Singing Tips for Musical Theatre Actors, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, How to Sing Better

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125 // Start CONFIDENTLY Singing On Stage, Performing, and Putting Yourself Out There - Even as a Beginner!

Do you want to sing or perform a dance or monologue with confidence on stage at your local choir or community theatre or open mic night? Are you looking for tips to sing with confidence? In today's episode, I reflect on a recent open mic night experience and share 3 tips you can use to put yourself out there with boldness. We talk about being open to every opportunity as a beginner singer, actor, dancer, and performer. We talk about having a go-to song/piece ready, and of course, STARTING, but starting super super small to put yourself out there and PERFORM! I know you're going to love this. Listen in! → 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!

Aug 28, 202315 min

124 // 3 EASY Breath Support Tips that Beginner Singers and Actors MUST Know!

Do you want to start singing or sing better but don't know how to hold out long notes? Do you run out of breath whenever you sing fast songs or read long monologues in auditions? Do you want better breath support and breath management as an actor or singer but don't know where to start? Start here! Here are simple breath support tips to help you get started thinking about your breathing as a singer, actor, and performer as you're just getting started! If you have any follow up questions, email me at [email protected] or ask in the Facebook community! Hope this helps! → 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!

Aug 21, 202316 min

123 // How to Start a Creative Passion Project and Pivot to a Career in the Arts with Tallis Strub Pt 2

Do you want to start a creative passion project or even change to a career in the arts? Do you wish you had the courage to simply start dancing? Do you want to build confidence as a singer, dancer, or creative artist? Listen to part 2 of Tallis Strub's interview to hear how she pivoted into a passion project that became her career in dance! This will inspire you to take the first steps to finally start dancing, performing, and using the creative gifts and talents that you know you have, TODAY! Connect with Tallis here! → 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!

Aug 14, 202315 min

122 // How to Be a Dancer and Trust God With Your Creative Gifts with Tallis Strub Pt 1

Are you a singer who also loves to dance? Do you have multiple creative gifts and talents that you want to use? Today's episode is part 1 of my conversation with Tallis Strub, a dancer, dance studio owner, and coach who is helping people ARISE into their God-given creativity, gifts, and calling! This first part of our conversation is sure to inspire you to START living creatively and trusting God with your artistic interests and talents. Enjoy, and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW and tune in next week for part 2! Connect with Tallis here! → 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!

Aug 7, 202319 min

121 // Be Encouraged! A Motivational Pep Talk to Help You START Singing and Performing!

Are you stuck in imposter syndrome, doubt, and fear when deep down, you really, really want to start singing, acting, dancing, and being more creative? Do you wish you could be an artist, but are afraid to start singing in front of people, auditioning for musicals, or writing songs? We have to take the initiative when we have talents and we know deep down we have a desire to be creative! It's easy to keep putting it off again and again, but later often becomes NEVER! So start today! I hope this encourages and motivates you today! Keep creating! → 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!

Jul 31, 20239 min

120 // 3 Tips for How to Start Singing Again as an Adult (Beginner Singing Tips!)

Are you a beginner singing who used to sing in choir in high school, college, etc or when you were younger? Are you now an adult, wishing you could sing again as a creative outlet in your twenties and thirties? Here are 3 practical ways you can start singing again - starting today! I hope these tips help, let me know if you try them! → 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!

Jul 24, 202313 min

119 // Don’t Feel Confident in Your Singing Voice? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself RIGHT NOW to Change That!

Hi performers, if you have ever struggled with feeling confident in your singing voice, this episode is for YOU! As a singer, I've felt this myself many, many times. As a vocal coach for beginners, I see this ALL the time, (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! → BOOK A FREE 10 Minute Voice Lesson Discovery Call with me! → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! You will finally START singing, build confidence in your voice, and live with more creativity! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → Learn to sing AND perform with confidence in The Confident Performer Group! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Jul 17, 202315 min

118 // Feeling Anxiety or Shaking In Your Voice Before You Sing? This Singing Tip Will Help You!

Day 5 of the Singer Series! Do you get anxious before you sing? Does your voice shake when you sing? Listen in for a simple tip to help combat pre-singing stress and jitters! This is the last day of me sharing a singing tip for beginner singers, a performing tip, and/or a vocal lesson/rehearsal tip to help YOU start singing and build confidence as a singer, performer, and creative! I hope you keep singing every single, but don't do it alone! Joine THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! Happy singing and keep creating! 💜 → BOOK A FREE 10 Minute Voice Lesson Discovery Call with me to get quick feedback on your singing! → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! You will finally START singing, build confidence in your voice, and live with more creativity! More details at www.creativelybyestelle.com! → Learn to sing AND perform with confidence in The Confident Performer Group! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Jul 15, 202310 min

117 // Want to Sing Better on High Notes? A Simple Trick to Make Your High Notes Sound Better!

Day 4 of the Singer Series! Every day this week, I'm sharing a singing tip for beginner singers, a performing tip, and/or a vocal lesson/rehearsal tip to help YOU start singing and build confidence as a singer, performer, and creative! Join me in singing every single day this week and let me know how it's going for you at THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! Happy singing and keep creating! 💜 → BOOK A FREE 10 Minute Voice Lesson Discovery Call with me to get quick feedback on your singing! → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! You will finally START singing, build confidence in your voice, and live with more creativity! → Learn to sing AND perform with confidence in The Confident Performer Group! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Jul 14, 20236 min

116 // How to Be Happy With Your Creative Gifts Again!

Day 3 of the Singer Series! Every day this week, I'm taking time to sing and come over here to share a singing tip, performing tip, vocal lesson/rehearsal tip to help YOU start singing and build confidence as a singer, performer, and creative! Join me in singing every single day this week and let me know how it's going for you at THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! Happy singing and keep creating! 💜 → BOOK A FREE 10 Minute Voice Lesson Discovery Call with me to get quick feedback on your singing! → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! You will finally START singing, build confidence in your voice, and live with more creativity! → Learn to sing AND perform with confidence in The Confident Performer Group! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Jul 12, 20236 min

115 // Have a Last Minute Audition or Performance? My Number ONE Singing Tip for How to Memorize Songs!

Day 2 of the Singer Series! Every day this week, I'm taking time to sing and come over here to share a singing tip, performing tip, vocal lesson/rehearsal tip to help YOU start singing and build confidence as a singer, performer, and creative! Join me in singing every single day this week and let me know how it's going for you at THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! Happy singing and keep creating! 💜 → BOOK A FREE 10 Minute Voice Lesson Discovery Call with me to get quick feedback on your singing! → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! You will finally START singing, build confidence in your voice, and live with more creativity! → Learn to sing AND perform with confidence in The Confident Performer Group! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Jul 12, 20235 min

114 // Singer Series: You Can Sing Anytime, Anywhere!

Welcome to Day 1 of the Singer Series! Every day this week, I'm taking time to sing and come over here to share a singing tip, confidence tip, or reflection to help YOU start singing and build confidence as a singer, performer, and creative! Join me in singing every single day this week and let me know how it's going for you at THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! Happy singing and keep creating! 💜 → BOOK A FREE 10 Minute Voice Lesson Discovery Call with me! (I said 15 minutes today, but it's up to you! :) → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! You will finally START singing, build confidence in your voice, and live with more creativity! → Learn to sing AND perform with confidence in The Confident Performer Group! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Jul 11, 20238 min

113 // Is IMPOSTER SYNDROME Keeping You From Learning How to Sing and Perform with Confidence? Don’t Stay Stuck There!

One thing we've ALL experienced is that feeling of not being prepared enough, experienced enough, knowledgable enough, trained enough...or "good enough". Yep, imposter syndrome. We all know her, but do we get what's at risk if we stay STUCK in imposter syndrome? Here’s what's actually possible on the other side of imposter syndrome so you can finally sing, act, audition, perform, dance, and express yourself with confidence! → BOOK A FREE 10 Minute Voice Lesson Discovery Call with me! → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! You will finally START singing, build confidence in your voice, and live with more creativity! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → Learn to sing AND perform with confidence in The Confident Performer Group! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Jul 10, 202316 min

112 // 5 Vocal Warm Ups in UNDER 5 MINUTES! FOLLOW ALONG With These 5 SIMPLE Vocal Warm-Ups You Can Do Before You Sing!

Have you been warming up your voice but it's all guesswork and you're 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 UNDER 5 minutes (!) to increase blood flow to your vocal chords and prepare your vocal chords to sing. Please note: - All exercises start on A below middle C (except for the 4th one, which starts on the A above middle C) - feel free to transpose and do them in another key! - 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! 💜 → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! You will finally START singing, build confidence in your voice, and live with more creativity! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → Learn to sing AND perform with confidence in The Confident Performer Group! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Jul 5, 20237 min

Ep 112111 // SIMPLE Voice Training Every Performer Needs: 3 Steps to Creating Your Own Vocal Warm-Up!

Hi performers, if you need a little support when it comes to vocal exercises, there's a super simple key to vocal warm ups, and I'm sharing that one key plus 3 simple components that you can come back to again and again when you're structuring your personal practice routine! I hope this helps! → If you’ve always wanted to sing but felt like you didn’t know where to start or don’t feel confident enough to start, SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! You will finally start take steps to START singing, build confidence, and live with more creativity! → Ready to start singing, but don't feel confident enough yet? Check out The Confident Performer Group! → Let me know what you thought of this episode by DMing me or screenshotting this episode, posting it in your stories and tagging me @estelleavbuere / @creativelyperformingarts and I'll repost you! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Jul 3, 202321 min

110 // An Inspirational Pep Talk for Creatives and Artists

Hi loves, I'm not going to lie, it's been a crazy month so far! But I wanted to share an episode this week as a call to artists and everyone who knows they have a creative gift. Listen in to be inspired! Ready to start singing, but don't feel confident enough yet? Check out The Confident Performer Group! → If you’ve always wanted to sing but felt like you didn’t know where to start or don’t feel confident enough to start, sign up for The Confident Performer Group, a package of one-on-one lessons, plus a supportive community where we can all take steps to START singing and build confidence overtime - through experience and messy, imperfect action. → Let me know what you thought of this episode by DMing me or screenshotting this episode, posting it in your stories and tagging me @estelleavbuere / @creativelyperformingarts and I'll repost you! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Jun 15, 20234 min

109 // Overcome Your Fear of Starting Something New & Start Singing Musical Theatre Songs!

Hi loves, I thought it'd be fun to chat about something I definitely have dealt with: fear of starting something new. I also share some musical theatre cast recordings for anyone wanting to start singing in the musical theatre genre! If you don't know where to start, listen in! Referenced: Hamilton the Musical Six the Musical Into the Woods → If you want to sing in a virtual, group setting and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer membership → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Jun 7, 202320 min

108 // Feeling Burnt Out? How to Sing When You Don’t Feel Inspired as a Singer

Hi loves, this week's episode is for anyone who's ever felt uninspired or unmotivated to sing...especially if you identify as a "singer" - whether professionally, as a hobbyist, etc. I've definitely experienced that but here are some things to consider when you have those moments of not feeling up to singing or doing anything musical. I hope this helps!! Referenced: Hannah Bayles Youtube Channel! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Jun 1, 202316 min

107 // Courage vs. Confidence - Which Do You Need to Start Singing and Performing?

I'm so excited to dig into this topic with you, especially from the perspective of being an artist. But this applies to all areas of our lives: what is the difference between confidence and courage? How do we build and apply both? Do we need confidence in order to get STARTED on our creative goals? I get into all the things in this episode. Let me know what you think! Want to start singing?? Check out The Confident Performer Group! → If you’ve always wanted to sing but felt like you didn’t know where to start or don’t feel confident enough to start, sign up for The Confident Performer Group, a package of one-on-one lessons, plus a supportive community where we can all take steps to START singing and build confidence overtime - through experience and messy, imperfect action. → Let me know what you thought of this episode by DMing me or screenshotting this episode, posting it in your stories and tagging me @estelleavbuere / @creativelyperformingarts and I'll repost you! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

May 22, 202329 min

106 // How to Choose to Use Your Creative Gifts - Thriving Christian Artist Podcast Interview

I wanted to share this interview I got to do on the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast with Matt Tommey. I share my journey to recognizing my love for performing and choosing to pursue a career as a performer and do the things I know I have the ability to do and grow in creatively! I truly hope this reminds you to recognize and use your own artistic and creative gifts. This world needs it and you KNOW you it. Listen in and let me know what you think! Connect with Matt Tommey: Listen to the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast! Follow the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast on IG! Want to start singing?? Check out The Confident Performer Group! → If you’ve always wanted to sing but felt like you didn’t know where to start or don’t feel confident enough to start, sign up for The Confident Performer Group, a package of one-on-one lessons, plus a supportive community where we can all take steps to START singing and build confidence overtime - through experience and messy, imperfect action. → Let me know what you thought of this episode by screenshotting this episode, posting it in your stories and tagging me @estelleavbuere / @creativelyperformingarts and I'll repost you! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

May 15, 202331 min

105 // 3 Steps to Perform Your Songs as a Singer/Songwriter & Why it is NOT Selfish to be an Artist with IfeWinz!

In today's episode, I sat down once again with the one and only Ife Winner, “IfeWinz”, who is a musician, filmmaker, photographer and content creator to have a discussion by creatives for creatives! In this episode, we talk about: - the importance of creativity - what often holds artists back - 3 steps you can take to start singing and performing your music - upcoming projects she is working on and more! You’ll definitely feel inspired and empowered to dream again and use your gifts in the performing arts after listening! Referenced: Ife’s interview, Episode 29 Episode 71: Is it SELFISH to Be Creative? → If you’ve always wanted to sing but felt like you didn’t know where to start or don’t feel confident enough to start, sign up for The Confident Performer Group, a supportive community where we can all take steps to START singing and build confidence overtime - through experience and messy, imperfect action. → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

May 8, 202331 min

104 // How to Stop Feeling Alone as an Artist & Memorize Lines as an Actor!

Today, I'm chatting about that fact that we are not alone as creatives and artists! I share what I'm learning in the season about saying yes to the right things and no to the "not right now things" to avoid overwhelm, as well as remembering to lean on other people and ask for help instead of going it alone. I also answer a question about learning and memorizing lines as an actor from a fellow actor/singer/dancer in the Performing Arts Community FB group! Listen in! Referenced: ScriptRehearser app The Confident Performer Group! → If you want to sing in a virtual, group setting and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer membership → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

May 1, 202323 min

103 // Why Everyone Can and SHOULD Start Singing with John Henny!

I had the immense pleasure of speaking with John Henny, voice teacher, founder of John Henny Vocal Studio, and host of the Intelligent Vocalist Podcast. He has taught vocalists who have gone on to perform on TV shows like Glee and Broadway tours like Jersey Boys, or simply sing their favorite songs. John is passionate about helping people express themselves through singing, bridge the gap between the functionality and beauty of the voice, and getting the world to start singing! He shares about: 1. his story of giving up the thought of ever singing - and what happened next! 2. why everyone can learn to sing - and should! 3. small things you can do to start singing today! 4. not letting shame of not sounding a certain way keep you from singing 5. listening to the inner voice telling you to sing As always, thank you for being here! Keep creating 💜 Connect with John: www.johnhenny.com John's Instagram John's YouTube The Intelligent Vocalist Podcast Grab John's book, Beginning Singing → If you want to start taking voice lessons and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer Group → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Apr 24, 202347 min

102 // Become A Dancer/Choreographer, Dance With Lizzo, and Walk in Faith in the Entertainment Industry with Shirlene Quigley!

Today I'm chatting with Shirlene Quigley, dancer and choreographer who made her professional dance debut in Beyonce's "Crazy in Love" video and went on to work with artists like Rihanna, Missy Elliot, Lizzo, and more! She mentors aspiring performers and teaches dance workshops around the world, but ultimately has a heart for letting God use her to make an impact in and through dance - and helping others pursue their dance dreams too. She shares about: 1. going from not being a great dancer to deciding to dance professionally 2. being a Christian in the entertainment industry 3. sticking to her values in spite of pressure 4. facing and overcoming rejection 5. loving others well as a Christian dancer 6. what it takes to start pursuing your creative goals and dreams & more! As always, thank you for being here! Keep creating 💜 Connect with Shirlene: www.shirlenequigley.com Shirlene's IG → If you want to sing in a virtual, group setting and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer membership → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Apr 17, 20231h 5m

101 // How to Overcome Fear as an Artist & Take Accessible Arts Classes on the Limelight App with Spencer Martinez!

Today's interview is with Spencer Martinez, a NYC-based performing artist and co-founder of the Limelight app, forum, and blog. She shares how she started performing because she wanted to bring happiness to people and help people through the arts, how to "feel the fear and do it anyway", what drove her to start Limelight, and all that Limelight has to offer for aspiring actors, singers, dancers, and performing arts teachers/coaches! She also talks about: 1. having the courage to want to start singing, dancing, and/or acting again 2. putting yourself out there and continually growing as an artist 3. the importance of safe spaces for theatre performers 4. how to find arts classes, handle pricing, and make a consistent schedule to fit in acting, voice, and dance classes. & more! As always, thank you for being here! Keep creating 💜 Connect with Spencer & Limelight: limelightapp.com Limelight's IG Limelight's TikTok Download the Limelight app! → If you want to sing in a virtual, group setting and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer membership → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Apr 10, 202349 min

100 // Start Singing and Performing! Inspiration from Women of Color in Theatre, Entertainment, and the Performing Arts!

Welcome to the 100th episode of this show!! Get ready for a compilation of incredible inspiration from the amazing women of color in the arts - theatre artists, dancers, content creators, singers, and more! Thank you to these women for sharing your voices. I hope this encourages you to sing, dance, act, and give yourself permission to START becoming the best, most creative, version of yourself. Thank you for being here! Live creatively 💜 Here are the women featured! 1. Tiffany Byrd Harrison is an actor, video creator of comedic skits, and founder of Redemption in Media, a production company. (Episode 88) 2. Pastor Lynn Bullock is a dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, and author of In The Beginning, God Created...Dance! (Episode 82) 3. Ashleigh Frazier is the self-published author of "I Am", a poet, creative writer, and medical student. (Episode 5) 4. Ife Winner, “IfeWinz”, is a musician, filmmaker, photographer and content creator. (Episode 29) 5. Ramita Ravi is a choreographer, dancer, and co-founder of ArtsWrk, an online platform for artists and creatives! (Episode 50) 6. Jasmine Bell is a dancer, actor, and singer-songwriter who’s getting her Masters in Education. (Episode 52) 7. Beverly Adaeze is a comedian, host, and content creator. (Episode 47) 8. Drea Lopez is a multi-faceted creative, podcast host, and singer/songwriter who won her first Latin Grammy with Gloria Estefan's album "#Brazil305". (Episode 96) 9. Nyla Watson is a Broadway actor, singer, and founder of Queen Studios of Voice and Acting. (Episode 98) → If you want to sing in a virtual, group setting and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer membership → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Apr 3, 202326 min

99 // Feeling Discouraged as a Singer, Actor, and Dancer? Turn Discouragement into Hope!

In today's episode, I'm reflecting on two key parts of my interview last week with Nyla Watson all about shifting your mindset about rejection and discouragement and giving yourself permission to sing, act, dance, perform, and be the best, most creative, version of yourself. I hope this encourages you to keep going! As always, thank you for being here! Live creatively 💜 Also, this week's GIVEAWAY, leading up to our 🎉100th episode🎉, is a FREE gorgeous planner and Amazon gift card! Just leave a review please, screenshot it, + DM it to me @estelleavbuere, or @creativelyperformingarts or email it to me at [email protected] to enter to win. → If you want to sing in a virtual, group setting and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer membership → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Mar 28, 202313 min

Ep 13298 // How to be a Musical Theatre Actor With HOPE and Book a Tour on Hadestown the Musical with Nyla Watson!

Today's interview is with the empowering Nyla Watson, a Broadway actor, singer, and founder of Queen Studios of Voice and Acting. She has a Masters in Vocal Performance from NYU and has performed in Showboat at Lincoln Center, The Wicked National Tour, The Color Purple National Tour, Waitress on Broadway, and is currently acting in the Hadestown National Tour! She shares her story, including how she started to sing and how God has truly led her creative journey, like with her audition process for Hadestown. She also shares very practical advice on: - getting started in the musical theatre industry - shifting your mindset about rejection and discouragement - giving yourself permission to sing, act, and be the best version of yourself - serving in and supporting local theatre & more! I'm not kidding when I say this interview is a MUST-LISTEN, even if you have to pause and come back to it! You may also need a pen and paper to take 👏🏾 notes 👏🏾. As always, thank you for being here! Keep creating 💜 Connect with Nyla: Nyla's IG Queen Studios www.queennyla.com/ Referenced: Musical theatre intensives and programs to try! - https://thegrowingstudio.com/ - https://bwcommunityarts.bw.edu/summer-arts-programs/ - https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/programs/vocal-performance/summer-intensives/music-theatre - https://broadwaydreams.org/ Also, this week's GIVEAWAY, since I'm doing GIVEAWAYS every episode leading up to our 🎉100th episode🎉, is a Starbuck's gift card! Just leave a review please, screenshot it, + DM it to me @estelleavbuere, or @creativelyperformingarts or email it to me at [email protected] to enter to win. → If you loved this, please screenshot this episode and tag both of us @brandnewnyla and @estelleavbuere so we can repost it and hear what you thought of the episode! → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → If you want to sing in a virtual, group setting and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer membership → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Mar 20, 202355 min

97 // How to Be a Better Singer: 3 Tips to ACTUALLY Improve Your Singing Voice!

Hi guys! Today, I'm sharing a few things I've done in the last couple of years to intentionally grow as a singer to provide practical insight for anyone looking to become a better singer. These are things I believe we can all do to train our voices and become more confident as singers and performers. What do you think? Listen in and let me know! Also, I share about this week's GIVEAWAY, since I'm doing GIVEAWAYS every episode leading up to our 🎉100th episode!🎉 This weeK's giveaway is a Starbuck's gift card! Just leave a review please, screenshot it, + DM it to me @estelleavbuere, or @creativelyperformingarts or email it to me at [email protected] to enter to win. I can't wait to hear from you! Keep creating💜 Referenced: Episode 76 // Start Singing on a WEEKLY Basis! 5 Simple Tips For Creating a Practice Routine As a New Singer or Performer Episode 89 // Mixing vs. Head Voice vs. Chest Voice? Simple Singing Tips for Starting to Sing in Your Mix! - Mini-Episode → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → If you want to sing in a virtual, group setting and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer membership - formerly the Create Your Stage membership - we’ll be doing some new things in this group soon! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → You'll also get the free Confident Performer Workshop replay if you sign up this week! → Don't forget to JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Mar 13, 202321 min

96 // Drea Lopez on Co-Writing a Latin Grammy Award Winning Song and Helping Creatives on Their Journey of Pursuit

Today's interview is with the amazing Drea Lopez, a multi-faceted creative, podcast host, and singer/songwriter who won her first Latin Grammy with Gloria Estefan's album "#Brazil305" as a co-writer on the song "Cuando Hay Amor". Her podcast, "The Journey of Pursuit", is a show "created to highlight creative entrepreneur’s journeys" and has charted on Apple Podcast Charts across the world! Drea shares her journey from studying music business to interning at Emilio Estefan's studio, becoming a professional songwriter, and now helping other creatives see what is possible through her podcast. Her story will inspire you and give you action steps if you want to become a singer-songwriter or start any other creative venture. Listen in! Also, I share about this week's GIVEAWAY, since I'm doing GIVEAWAYS every episode leading up to our 🎉100th episode!🎉 This weeK's giveaway is a Starbuck's gift card! Just leave a review please, screenshot it, + DM it to me @estelleavbuere, or @creativelyperformingarts or email it to me at [email protected] to enter to win. I can't wait to hear from you! Keep creating💜 Connect with Drea: Drea's IG Journey of Pursuit IG Journey of Pursuit Podcast www.drealopez.com Referenced: Grit, by Angela Duckworth → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → If you want to sing in a virtual, group setting and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer membership - formerly the Create Your Stage membership - we’ll be doing some new things in this group soon! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → You'll also get the free Confident Performer Workshop replay if you sign up this week! → Don't forget to JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Mar 6, 20231h 1m

95 // Just START! Start Your Career in the Performing Arts

Hey performers! I'm spilling tea today and sharing my story so far as someone who pivoted from the medical field to the arts! This has not been a straightforward path AT ALL and I almost didn't want to share this story for fear of what people might think of me. But, I hope this story encourages you to know that you have God-given creative gifts that matter, but you have to start using and growing them. I hope you feel encouraged to start your creative journey in spite of your fears and doubts. Also, I share about GIVEAWAYS I'm doing every episode leading up to our 🎉100th episode!🎉 Starting today with a FREE gorgeous planner and Amazon gift card! Just leave a review please, screenshot it, + DM it to me @estelleavbuere, or @creativelyperformingarts or email it to me at [email protected] to enter to win. Thank you for listening to my story so far. I can't wait to hear yours. Thank you for being here! Keep creating💜 → BEGINNER VOICE LESSON DEAL until the end of February! → Click here to book a 30 min voice lesson for 15% off today and start singing and shining! → P.s., If you want to sing in a virtual, group setting and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer membership - formerly the Create Your Stage membership - we’ll be doing some new things in this group soon! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → You'll also get the free Confident Performer Workshop replay if you sign up this week! → Don't forget to JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Feb 28, 202336 min

94 // How to Sing and Express Your Creative Talents with Confidence!

Hey hey! This week's episode is the recording from last night's live podcast recording on Instagram @creativelyperformingarts ! I dig into whether it's selfish to be an artist, how to start exploring singing, acting, and other creative talents by looking at what you already have around you, the importance of being generous with your gifts, and not letting lack of confidence stop you. Thank you so much for being here and please let me know if you have any questions or thoughts about today's episode! Keep creating 💜 → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → You'll also get the free Confident Performer Workshop replay if you sign up this week! → Don't forget to JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Feb 21, 202315 min

LIVE Podcast Recording Tonight at 8:30pm EST! Q & A on Exploring Your Creative Talents with Confidence

Hey friends! Today, we're doing something a little different. I'll be recording the podcast live tonight on Instagram @creativelyperformingarts ! Come with your questions about whether it's selfish to be an artist, fear of starting to sing, act, and dance, and how to move through these to start using your creative gifts with confidence! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → You'll also get the free Confident Performer Workshop replay if you sign up this week! → Don't forget to JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Feb 20, 20231 min

93 // How to Put Yourself Out There as a Singer and Performer to Build Confidence!

Hey performers and creatives! Today's episode is a live I did a couple weeks ago about how it takes both practice and putting yourself out there to build confidence as a singer and performer. I get into some practical ways you can do this and inspire you to take that step of courage to just start. Listen in! Keep creating 💜 → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → You'll also get the free Confident Performer Workshop replay if you sign up this week! → Don't forget to JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Feb 13, 202316 min

92 // Become a Musician, Overcome Perfection, and Collaborate with Other Creatives with Mofetolu!

Hey performers and creatives! Today's incredible interview is with Mofetolu, of Mofetolu Music, a musician, singer-songwriter, and producer who recently released his debut album, Unvoiced! He shares how he got started as a musician (and how you can too!), the challenges he's faced, how his faith has inspired his music, the impact of community on his creativity, and how we can all overcome perfectionism to use our gifts. I loved talking with him, as I know him personally to be such a genuine and encouraging person, so I really think you'll enjoy our conversation! Listen in, let us both know what you think, and share it with someone who needs to hear it too! Let's keep helping each other live creatively. Keep creating 💜 → Connect with Mofe! Stream Unvoiced by Mofetolu! Follow Mofetolu on IG! Mofetolu's website On Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube: @mofetolu → Referenced: My interview with Ife Winz → Don't forget to JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Feb 6, 202337 min

91 // The Narrow Way to Broadway and the Courage to Pivot as Creatives with Emma Nussbaum and Phillip Rast! PART 2

Hey hey performers and creatives, here is part two of my conversation with Emma Nussbaum and Phillip Rast of Narrow Way to Broadway! Emma and Phillip are co-hosts of NWAY TO BWAY, the podcast and blog all about highlighting Christian artists in the theater industry and empowering artists along their faith journeys. You will hear about them going from dreaming of Broadway and studying musical theatre to trusting God's leading to use their creative gifts in unexpected, incredibly beautiful ways. → If you're READY to do your creative thing in 2023 with boldness, join the FREE, Confident Performer Workshop THIS Thursday, February 2nd at 7pm! Sign up HERE and don't forget to JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! Let Emma, Phillip, and I know what you thought by screenshotting this episode, posting it in your stories and tagging them @nwaybway and me @estelleavbuere / @creativelyperformingarts and we'll repost you! And please share it with someone who is looking to be inspired in their creative journey. Keep creating 💜 → Connect with Emma and Phillip! Follow Narrow Way to Broadway on IG! Follow Emma on IG! Follow Philip on IG! Narrow Way To Broadway website Listen to Narrow Way To Broadway podcast! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Jan 31, 202344 min

90 // The Narrow Way to Broadway and the Courage to Pivot as Creatives with Emma Nussbaum and Phillip Rast! PART 1

Hey hey performers and creatives, get ready to be INSPIRED, challenged, and blessed in today's episode! This is part one of my conversation with Emma Nussbaum and Phillip Rast of Narrow Way to Broadway! Emma and Phillip are co-hosts of NWAY TO BWAY, the podcast and blog all about highlighting Christian artists in the theater industry and empowering artists along their faith journeys. You will hear about them going from dreaming of Broadway and studying musical theatre to trusting God's leading to use their creative gifts in unexpected, incredibly beautiful ways. Let Emma, Phillip, and I know what you thought by screenshotting this episode, posting it in your stories and tagging them @nwaybway and me @estelleavbuere / @creativelyperformingarts and we'll repost you! And please share it with someone who is looking to be inspired in their creative journey. I love you and appreciate you so much! Never forget it! Keep creating 💜 → If you're READY to do your creative thing in 2023 with boldness, join the FREE, Confident Performer Workshop on Thursday, February 2nd at 7pm! To sign up, JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! → Connect with Emma and Phillip! Follow Narrow Way to Broadway on IG! Follow Emma on IG! Follow Philip on IG! Narrow Way To Broadway website Listen to Narrow Way To Broadway podcast! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Jan 23, 202329 min

89 // Mix Voice vs. Head Voice vs. Chest Voice? Singing Tips for Starting to Sing in Your Mix Voice!

Here's a mini-dose of INSPIRATION mixed (haha, pun not intended) with practical, tactical brilliance (Hamilton reference 🙂 ). If you get lost in all the words like chest voice, head voice, mixing, etc, honestly same! Here's what I've learned so far, and I know it will help, so be sure to apply these tips and let me know how it goes! I also hope this reminds you to start wherever you are and be open to the process of developing as an artist. Listen in and take action! → DON'T FORGET! Join the free, Confident Performer Workshop on Thursday, February 2nd! To sign up, JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! → Join the inspiring, weekly email list HERE! → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Jan 18, 202313 min

88 // Change Your View of Failure as an Artist and Impact Others Through Your Creativity with Tiffany Byrd Harrison!

Hey friends, today's episode is going to encourage you SO much! Tiffany Byrd Harrison is an actor, video creator of comedic skits, and founder of Redemption in Media, a production company. She shares about pivoting her perspective from "failing" to learning, being committed to her artistry and faith in God, the importance of discipline and technique for actors and all creatives, her vision for Redemption in Media, and knowing there is someone waiting for your creativity on the other side of fear. I learned so much and I know you will too! Let Tiffany and I know what you thought by screenshotting this episode, posting it in your stories and tagging her @tiffanybyrdharrison and me @estelleavbuere and we'll repost you! And share it with someone who is looking to be inspired in their creative journey. I love you and appreciate you sooo much! Happy MLK day as well, let's continue to fight for racial equality and establish justice everywhere we go, including in the arts.❤️ → DON'T FORGET! Join the free, Confident Performer Workshop on Thursday, February 2nd! To sign up, JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! → Referenced: The YouVersion Bible → Connect with Tiffany! Follow @redemptioninmedia on IG Follow @tiffanybyrdharrison on IG Tiffany's youtube channel LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/tiffanybyrdharrison Redemption in Media: redemptioninmedia.com Redemption in Media Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/truefammedia → More about Tiffany! Tiffany Byrd Harrison is an actor & performing artist from Northern Virginia who now calls Atlanta, Georgia home. She began her career as an actor in musicals such as Sister Act and In The Heights before falling in love with video production. In 2020, Tiffany launched a YouTube channel that features Comedy Sketches & Conversation on faith and culture. With consistent engagement across all platforms, her unique storytelling style has earned her over 1.6K subscribers and thousands of monthly views. Tiffany is the owner of Redemption in Media, a film production company dedicated to shifting the entertainment industry with innovative films that encourage people to heal from brokenness. Tiffany is a wife of creative partner, Joseph Harrison, and is on mission as a disciple of Jesus Christ, who is calling creatives from all corners of the earth to glorify Him in the arts. → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Jan 16, 202350 min

87 // Are Faith and Creativity Mutually Exclusive?? Creating with Christ in 2023!

Happy New Year! Today, I share a mini-episode about my heart for the show this year! My relationship with Jesus has literally saved my life and given me the desire to create to glorify God and serve others, so I want to let the light of creating with Christ shine this year! If you're curious about that, listen in. I can't wait to inspire you to use your God-given creative gifts in singing, acting, and dancing this year! → Don't forget to JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY and connect with other performing artists and let me know what you thought of the episode! Let’s inspire and connect with each other! → Join my email list HERE! → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Jan 9, 202315 min

86 // Here’s to The Creative Process & Living Creatively in 2023!

Thank you so much for being with me this year! And thank God for bringing us this far in our artistic journeys! Today's episode is the last official one of the year. This is a live video recording I did for today's podcast on my IG @creativelyperformingarts where I reflect on this year and look forward to more creative inspiration in 2023. I also offer some encouragement to you as you go through ups and downs as a singer, dancer, actor, and artist. Lastly, I share about the FREE, LIVE WORKSHOP coming up in January 2022 that will be all about building confidence as a singer and performer! I can't wait to see you there! Be sure to JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK so you can automatically be added to the waitlist for the workshop! 💜 I hope and pray you will keep singing, dancing, acting, and using your God-given creative gifts as we enter 2023. You are not alone, I am cheering you on. → For Christmas this year, give yourself or someone else the gift of singing! Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → Again, JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY and connect with other performing artists and let me know what you thought of the episode! Let’s inspire and connect with each other! → Join my email list HERE! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Dec 20, 202215 min

Ep 15085 // Struggling With Comparison as a Singer and Performer? How to Love Your Singing Voice!

Today, I share some of my process over the last couple of years to learn about mixing vs. belting, vibrato, singing musical theatre, and really getting to know and LOVE my voice! I share a couple of things that have helped me become more confident as a singer, performer, and creative by helping me love my singing. If you've struggled with comparison or self-doubt as a singer, I hope hearing my story on this episode will gives you some insight into learning to love and appreciate your own God-given abilities as a singer! I also share about the FREE, LIVE WORKSHOP coming up in January 2022 that will be all about building confidence as a singer and performer! I can't wait to see you there! Be sure to JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK so you can automatically be added to the waitlist for the workshop! 💜 → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → Again, JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY and connect with other performing artists and let me know what you thought of the episode! Let’s inspire and connect with each other! → Join my email list HERE! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Dec 12, 202214 min

84 // Sherri Raeford on Becoming a Theatre Artist, Choosing Curiosity Over Fear, and Building Community through the Shared Radiance Performing Arts Company!

Today's conversation with Sherri Raeford will truly light a fire in your heart to do the thing you've been wanting to do creatively and let your star shine as a singer, dancer, actor, and creative! Sherri is a theatre educator, actor, director, and the founder/artistic director of Shared Radiance Performing Arts Company. She's also a Shakespeare QUEEN, ballroom dancer, and one of the kindest people you'll meet. She shares her journey of studying at the Globe Theatre in London, overcoming self-doubt to start acting and teaching theatre, and having the courage to start a theatre company as a female artistic director. In this interview, Sherri Raeford shares about: •choosing curiosity over fear •building confidence by taking action •surrounding yourself with people you can learn from •falling in love with Shakespeare and theatre •starting a company that focuses on mentorship, education, and collaboration & more! Let us both know what you thought of the episode! Screenshot this, reposting it on IG, and tagging us both! Connect with Shared Radiance! → https://www.sharedradiance.org/ Follow Shared Radiance on Facebook and Instagram! Reach out to Sherri! → [email protected] → Don't forget to JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY and connect with other performing artists and let me know what you thought of the episode! Let’s inspire and connect with each other! → Join my email list HERE! → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Dec 5, 202249 min

83 // Overcome Your Challenges and Limiting Beliefs as a Singer and Performer!

Hey Performers! Today's episode is a quick dose of inspiration to keep going even when you face challenges - big or small - in your creative journey. You may come up against barriers vocally or as a singer, dancer, actor, creative, and performer, but there is beauty in being along for the ride, facing your feelings, and continuing on. On the other side of that challenge is a stronger you who is suddenly living more creatively! And as always, remember that you are not alone in this journey. God, who loves you and your creative gifts, is here with you and I am here for you! DM me on IG @estelleavbuere or @creativelyperformingarts, I'd love to know what you thought of today's episode! → Did you want to know more about mix voice and vibrato like I talked about today? Are you ready to SING and PERFORM with confidence? Book a Beginner Voice Lesson with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! You can also DM me on IG @estelleavbuere/ @creativelyperformingarts for more info or email me: [email protected] → Don't forget to JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY and connect with other performing artists and let me know what you thought of the episode! Let’s inspire and connect with each other! → Join my email list HERE! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Nov 28, 20227 min

82 // Lynn Bullock on Dancing in Ministry, Staying Curious, and Refusing to Waste Your God-Given Gifts

Hey hey! I am so thankful to you for being here! Today's episode my interview with Pastor Lynn Bullock, a dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, and author of In The Beginning, God Created...Dance! In this interview, Lynn shares how she went from having little to no formal dance training until the age of 21 (it's NOT too late to start dancing!) to moving to New York, then back to the south, with God giving her opportunities to dance and teach all the while! She found ways to develop and use her creative talents, while sharing them with others! And she continues to do this, with her heart set on worshipping Christ through her dance and leading others in growing both their technique and relationship with God. She will inspire you to: - take bold steps of faith - recognize the gifts God has given you and partner with Him to take action - lead with curiosity, develop discipline, learn from others, and say no to fear - make the most of each day and more! To connect with Lynn, email her at [email protected] or call/text her at 336-460-3826! AND be sure to grab her book, In The Beginning, God Created...Dance! → Are you ready to SING and PERFORM with confidence? Book a Beginner Voice Lesson with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! You can also DM me on IG @estelleavbuere/ @creativelyperformingarts for more info or email me: [email protected] → Don't forget to JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY and connect with other performing artists and let me know what you thought of the episode! Let’s inspire and connect with each other! → Join my email list HERE! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Nov 21, 202249 min

81 // Audition Storytime! PLUS, 4 Steps to Choosing Your Song for Auditions and Performances!

In today's episode, I chat with you about what I learned from a recent audition and fun theatre experience, plus I share simple steps to find a song for your next audition or performance! If you've ever struggled with picking a song to sing, this episode is for you! And be sure to share it with another singer you love! 🙂 → Let me know what you thought! DM me on IG @estelleavbuere! → Don't forget to JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY and connect with other performing artists and let me know what you thought of the episode! Let’s inspire and connect with each other! → Join my email list HERE! → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Nov 14, 202219 min

80 // Struggling With Confidence as an Aspiring Singer, Actor, or Dancer? You Might Be Missing One Key Thing.

Action step for today's episode → JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY ! Do you struggle with confidence when it comes to starting to sing, perform, and be creative? Do you wish you knew how to build confidence in yourself as you start looking for auditions, going to dance classes, and taking voice lessons? You might be missing one important thing. That is COMMUNITY! This can make such an impact on your creative journey and I talk in depth about this on today's episode! Listen in and let me know what you think! → Don't forget to JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY and connect with other performing artists and let me know what you thought of the episode! Let’s inspire and connect with each other! → DM me on IG @estelleavbuere! → Join my email list HERE! → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Nov 7, 202222 min

79 // Get Curious About Your Creative Gifts - Midweek Motivation!

Hey performer! Take action TODAY by telling me how you're getting curious about your creative interests → DM me on IG @estelleavbuere! I'm so excited about today's midweek motivation for aspiring singers, actors, and dancers. This is your reminder to start with curiosity and imagine the possibilities! Get curious about what interests, whether that means looking up nearby theatre auditions, searching for open mic nights, or posting a video of you singing on Tiktok. Get curious and get started! And let me know how it goes! → Ready to SING with CONFIDENCE? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching for 50% off a virtual class → click HERE to schedule today or DM me @creativelyperformingarts on Instagram if you have any questions! Only available until tomorrow, Nov. 4, 2022! → Don't forget to JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY and connect with other performing artists and let me know what you thought of the episode! Let’s inspire and connect with each other! → Join my email list HERE for weekly podcast updates and inspiration! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much, truly :) → CONNECT with me and let me know what you thought of the show @creativelyperformingarts on Instagram! → SHARE this with ONE friend who would be inspired by this episode!

Nov 3, 20229 min

78 // How to Build a Creative Business and Brand as an Actor and Become a Resilient Artist with Jenna Leigh Miller!

Hey Performers! Today's episode is such a treat because I got to talk to Jenna Leigh Miller! Jenna is a theatre actor, singer, dancer, social media manager and CEO of Problem Solved by Jenna, where she is a theatre and brand coach for actors! She shares her journey so far as an actor and entrepreneur, including how she went from being booked and busy to building a creative business during the pandemic that now supports her acting career. She will absolutely inspire you to make the most of your creative gifts and empower you to grow from there! We talk about: Jenna's journey into the theatre industry Building resilience as an actor The business of being an actor and performer First steps to take when building a business and branding yourself as a beginner performing artist Tactical social media and branding tips for creatives Growing as you go! And more! Connect with Jenna!👇🏾 Jenna's IG: @jennaleighmiller Problem Solved by Jenna IG: @problemsolvedbyjenna Problem Solved by Jenna Website Social Media Management Website → Don't forget to JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY and connect with other performing artists and let me know what you thought of the episode! Let’s inspire and connect with each other! → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → Join my email list HERE! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → CONNECT with me and let me know what you thought of the show @creativelyperformingarts on Instagram! → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Oct 31, 202246 min

77 // Insecurity, Fear, and Growth as an Actor and Performer - Lessons From My First ”Official” Acting Job! Spilling TEA!

Have you ever had an experience that felt like a "first" for you as an actor, singer, dancer, or performer? I recently had one while playing Hermia in A Midsummer Night's Dream with a fantastic theatre company and I had some lessons to learn! I'm sharing them with you today. I hope this encourages you that even though you might experience fear and insecurity when you start doing something that feels a little new, it is SO worth it! I'm here cheering you on! → Ready to SING with CONFIDENCE? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching for 50% off a virtual class - I have FOUR SPOTS LEFT! → DM me on IG @estelleavbuere or email me at [email protected] to let me know you're interested! → You can also visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule a voice lesson today! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK to connect with other performing artists and let me know what you thought of the episode! Let’s inspire and connect with each other! → Join my email list HERE! → To support this show, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. It would mean so much :) → SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!

Oct 25, 202224 min