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

SIGN UP FOR THE FREE, VIRTUAL CONFIDENT SINGING WORKSHOP! Today, I'm sharing part 2 of my interview with Allen Paul of the God and Gigs Show! We are talking about how to be a truly professional artist, how you can start gigging, and key steps to actually making money as an artist! Allen is a professional musician, creativity coach, and host of the God and Gigs Show. He inspires and gives practical tips to artists to help them share their gifts and monetize them as well! In his show and his membership, he helps Christian musicians & creators build solid, fulfilling, profitable careers with their God-given talents. His story will inspire you to trust God's will for your gifts and overcome fear to use your gifts to serve others. Be sure to listen to part 1 from last week if you haven't! Connect with Allen! Instagram God and Gigs Podcast God and Gigs Facebook Community → 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!

SIGN UP FOR THE FREE, VIRTUAL CONFIDENT SINGING WORKSHOP! You have a voice to raise, gifts to grow, and creativity to express through singing, performing, acting, songwriting, and more! In this bonus mini-episode, I'm talking about the real reason we don't invest in these talents and creative pursuits. I'll remind you to let go of perfectionism, take messy steps of action, be courageous, and invest in your creative talents. It's TIME to sing, to act, to dance, to perform, to live creatively, with confidence! → 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!

SIGN UP FOR THE FREE, VIRTUAL CONFIDENT SINGING WORKSHOP! Today, I'm sharing part 1 of an incredible interview with Allen Paul of the God and Gigs Podcast! Allen is a professional musician, creativity coach, and host of the God and Gigs Podcast. He inspires and gives practical tips to artists to help them share their gifts and monetize them as well! In his show and his membership, he helps Christian musicians & creators build solid, fulfilling, profitable careers with their God-given talents. His story will inspire you to trust God's will for your gifts and overcome fear to use your gifts to serve others. Be sure to listen in and come back next week for part 2! Connect with Allen! Instagram God and Gigs Podcast God and Gigs Facebook Community → 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!

SIGN UP FOR THE FREE, VIRTUAL CONFIDENT SINGING WORKSHOP! Today, we're talking about belief: believing in yourself, believing you have gifts, believing you can and should raise your voice and make time for your own creative expression. I hope you'll make that time to start expressing yourself - whether through singing, acting, dancing, spoken word, etc. I hope this reminds you to use your voice and your creativity today! DM me one way you want to make time and space for your own creative expression this week! → 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!

Welcome back to the Sing Confidently, Live Creatively Podcast! I'm so excited to welcome Gina Morgano to the show! Gina is a singer, vocal confidence coach, and host of the Voice Space podcast (formerly, The Practice Parlour!). She talks about using your voice with courage, storytelling with creativity, and making space for your voice - whether practicing or performing. She also shares ways that you as a beginner singer can practice well in order to truly see growth in your confidence as a singer! This is such a beautiful conversation that will uplift you wherever you are in your creative journey. Listen in! → Connect with Gina! www.ginamorgano.com IG: @ginamorgano Podcast: The Voice Space → 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!

→ JOIN THE FREE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY TO COLLABORATE AND CONNECT WITH OTHER CREATIVES! Have you ever thought to yourself or said aloud, "I love to sing but i'm not confident in my voice yet?". Do you find singing hacks and singing tips online, but don't feel like your voice is good enough to apply them? This thought that your voice isn't good enough or you're not confident enough can limit you from building confidence and starting to sing at all. Let's talk about how we can move past this lie so you can start to sing with confidence and feel more creative every single day! → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! Or go to www.creativelybyestelle.com to check out our new Voice Lesson Packages! 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!

→ JOIN THE FREE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY TO COLLABORATE AND CONNECT WITH OTHER CREATIVES! Do you fear what people will think of you, whether people will reject you or doubt you, or whether you will be accepted because of your big, creative dreams? Or maybe you want to pursue a professional career, creative outlet, or hobby in singing, theatre, etc, but fear not getting the outcome you'd like? Don't let the fear of other people's rejection or not immediately achieving your creative goals stop you from simply starting. If you have a GIFT, share it! This episode will remind you to refuse to let fear of rejection stop you from pursuing a creative path or starting to use your creative gifts! → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! Or go to www.creativelybyestelle.com to check out our new Voice Lesson Packages! 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!

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 3 minutes (!) to increase blood flow to your vocal chords and prepare your vocal chords to sing. Please note: - 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!

Welcome to Sing Confidently, Live Creatively, a podcast of the Creatively Performing Arts studio! Do you struggle with doubting yourself as a singer, actor, and dancer? Do you feel imposter syndrome at auditions, performances, rehearsals, etc? Trust me, I understand. If you're just starting to sing and audition and perform again, this feeling might come up. Here are 3 tips to help you face that imposter syndrome and move past it so you can sing confidently and stay in the moment as a performer. I hope this helps! → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! Or go to www.creativelybyestelle.com to check out our new Voice Lesson Packages! 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!