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

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...

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 fe...

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...

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 Chann...

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?? Che...

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 K...

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 worki...

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 acto...

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...

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 helpin...

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, a...

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. Th...

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 GIVE...

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...

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'...

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!   Dre...

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...

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 s...

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 als...

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 f...

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 perfecti...

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 thea...

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 hea...

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 op...

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 Red...