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

Hi Singers!! I'm so excited to bring this conversation with Amie McNee, author, creativity coach, co-host of The Unpublished Podcast , & creator of Inspired to Write . Amie is going to you to help you START on your journey of committing to singing, performing, and an artistic life in spite of how busy life may be.  Amie discusses why your voice and art matters, how coming to terms with her pow...

Do you ever feel tension when you start to sing high notes?   Do you struggle to reach high notes easily and without strain?   There are multiple reasons you could be feeling this but today, I want to share just ONE reason this might be happening and ONE exercise you can do to fix it super quickly and simply.   We're breaking down some anatomy and basics of singing so be sure to take notes and com...

Hi Singers!! If you're ready to start singing with confidence and want inspiration on your journey to know that you CAN do this, then you'll love my conversation with Alli Mae Carnes today.   Alli is a Raleigh, NC-based actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, director, teacher, and owner of the Alli Mae Carnes Studio, where she works with kids and teens develop voice, dance, and acting skills!   In...

Do you want to start taking singing more seriously but you don't feel like a real "artist"?   Do you wonder if it's even worth it to grow as a singer because you feel like it's selfish or like your love for the arts isn't worth investing in?   I want to share some encouragement to help you understand WHY and HOW singers truly are artists - no matter where you are in the journey - and why this matt...

GRAB A FREE VOICE LESSON if you purchase the Sing Confidently Course, this week only! >>> creativelybyestelle.com/course   There are so many questions you may have when you are beginning your singing journey as an adult after college or after getting settled in a career.   Questions like:   How do I increase my range?   How do I sing "better"?   Where do I find auditions?   And more!   If...

Have you been wanting to find your "true voice" as a singer? Do you wonder what vocal exercises can help you find your true voice? Today's I'm answering these questions as we chat about what the true singing voice is and how we can all uncover it in simple ways. Listen in!   Want to ask a question about singing and performing with confidence? Come over to the Facebook Group: Singing Tips for Perfo...

Hi Singers!   Today, we are diving into some of my favorite mezzo soprano and alto-friendly musical theatre audition songs. I not only recommend these, but I have used a couple of them myself as a mezzo soprano! If you identify your voice type as an alto or mezzo soprano, I believe you'll find these songs are nicely suited for your voice! Let me know which one you would sing or have sung once you...

Hi Performers!  Do your limiting beliefs stop you starting to sing? Do you feel selfish for wanting to be a better singer? In this episode, I want you to know that you CAN change your mind - like, you have full permission to do this. I used to think I couldn't even attempt to be a creative or performing artist for a career. I didn't think it would be something I could even have the courage to atte...

THE SING CONFIDENTLY COURSE   IS CURRENTLY ON SALE! >>> SING50 FOR $50 OFF TO START BUILDING CONFIDENCE AS A SINGER! Hi Creatives! HAPPY 200TH EPISODE!!! So, today we're talking about: what does it mean to be a "triple threat" and why would you want to be one? What are all the different iterations - dancer-first vs. singer-first for example? And how can I get better at singing as an actor...

Free Sing Confidently Workshop ( creativelybyestelle.com/studio ) this Saturday, February 1 at 6pm EST! Hi creative/performing artists! Today I'm sharing another vocal warm up I did, where I focused a lot on the higher register for treble or female voices. We'll sing a lot in the head voice, to really encourage consistent airflow and resonance on higher notes, then we will do a more "mix voice" ex...

Free Sing Confidently Workshop ( creativelybyestelle.com/studio ) this Saturday, February 1 at 6pm EST! Do you feel like your limiting beliefs and fears are keeping you from doing more of what you love? Do you want to be more creative - maybe learn to sing or pursue acting more intentionally - but you're stuck in fear? Singing is something you can learn, you can keep building your skills as a perf...

Free Sing Confidently Workshop ( creativelybyestelle.com/studio ) this Saturday, February 1 at 6pm EST! Hi Creatives! I wanted to share this bonus mini-episode for aspiring/growing singers, actor, and performers who to build CONFIDENCE in your singing voice - start by simply warming up your voice! We'll be doing more of this confidence-building for performing artists in the free Sing Confidently W...

FREE SING CONFIDENTLY WORKSHOP on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 6pm EST - Go to creativelybyestelle.com/studio to register today! Get access to door prizes (like discounted voice lessons!) and more!    Hi creatives! Today, we have Lexi Pinnata on the show! Lexi is a professional singer, actor, dancer, and certified Vocal Educator who has taught students all over the world in her online studio, The...

FREE SING CONFIDENTLY WORKSHOP on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 6pm EST - Go to creativelybyestelle.com/studio to register today! Get access to door prizes (like discounted voice lessons!) and more!    Hi Singers! If you're a Gen Z/Millenial singer, listen in to today's episode where I share why I believe you MAY be struggling to feel confident in your singing. Hint: do you compare your voice to o...

FREE SING CONFIDENTLY WORKSHOP COMING SOON! - Go to creativelybyestelle.com/studio to sign up today!! Hi performer! Audition season is here! But how do we go about choosing a song for musical theatre auditions? Do you struggle to know what to sing in auditions for community theatre or other self tape auditions?  Here are simple, beginner level tips to help you choose a songs for your theatre audit...

FREE SING CONFIDENTLY WORKSHOP COMING SOON! - Go to creativelybyestelle.com/studio to sign up today!!   Hi Creatives! Today's episode is for my Wicked fans, my aspiring riff-ers, my musical theatre besties, and my theatre kids at heart! I am breaking down exactly how to do the powerful riff that Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) sings at the end of "Defying Gravity" in the new Wicked movie!    I'll lead you...

FREE SING CONFIDENTLY WORKSHOP COMING SOON! - Go to creativelybyestelle.com/studio to sign up today!!   I am SO excited to share my conversation with the amazing Merry Annette King, who shares her story of leaving domestic violence and rediscovering her love for theatre and performing! She encourages you to overcome your fears, pursue you dreams to become a dancer, actor, and singer, and perform c...

FREE SING CONFIDENTLY WORKSHOP COMING SOON! - Go to creativelybyestelle.com/studio to sign up today!!   I know a lot of performers struggle with fear - "what will people say or think?", "what if I mess up?", etc. These questions can keep us from putting ourselves out there to grow! Especially if you are just beginning to explore performing and the arts or you're just coming back to it after a brea...

So maybe you really want to be a performer and artist in 2025 but you don't even know where to START.  Like you don't know whether you need to build confidence as a singer because you don't even know if you want to sing or act or dance.  Or maybe you are performing and singing but you just need another creative outlet (esp. if you're doing this professionally).  You feel called to something creati...

HAPPY NEW YEAR PERFORMERS! We are here in 2025, and I am so grateful to God for that!! Here is some encouragement to get you started. This can be the year: Your year to start singing with confidence!    In today's episode, I share a bit of my story - pursuing singing professionally after med school, applying for grad school for music, building confidence in my voice and myself!   I also go through...

Hi creatives! It's time to start planning our creative goals as singers and performing artists in 2025!    We are about to be halfway through the decade! Who did you want to be at the beginning of the decade? Was starting to perform and learning to sing part of your dream?    Was becoming a confident singer something you wanted?   How did you want to grow your talents in singing, acting, dancing,...

Do you struggle with your confidence as a singer?  Do you struggle to feel confident in the fact that you want to sing, dance, perform, act, and create because you feel like people will look down on your dreams?   Do you struggle to recognize and use your God-given creative gifts? I get that, I really do. But in 2025, we can't let lack of confidence keep us from growing as singers and performers a...

Is it possible to become a better singer if you don't like how your voice sounds? Do you feel like your singing isn't as good as you want it to be? Wish you knew how to start liking and loving your voice?    I answer these questions in today's episode as I share simple tips from my own experience as a singer so that you can become a better singer and start building confidence as a singer in the ne...

Have you ever felt like you were selfish or frivolous for wanting to sing or perform on stage or grow as a singer?  Maybe you don't want to sing professionally, so it seems like a silly goal.  Maybe you do want to sing professionally and that seems silly too.  Listen in to hear why wanting to sing, get better at singing, start performing, and be creative are NOT selfish at all - and what to do whe...

Hi Singers! Who wants to learn how to sing riffs? I used to resist this topic and this technique as a singer because I felt like I wasn't good enough at riffs (anyone else?). If you've ever felt like singing riffs and runs is just too hard, I get it.   But then I realized that I actually can get better at riffs by taking simple steps. These are some tools and tips that helped me do just that as a...