Estelle Idoko - Voice Teacher, Singing Coach, Singer, Actor,

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

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Hi performers! Welcome to the Sing Confidently, Live Creatively podcast, a show for professional and pre-professional performing artists who want to build confidence in their singing! Are you intentionally pursuing a professional career as a musical theatre actor but your voice is not as powerful or reliable as you'd like? Do you want to feel confident in your voice at auditions or on-stage, but don’t know how to develop your vocal technique? Do you wish you could learn how to belt, mix, improve your vocal range, or sing riffs, but you don't know where to start?

Author

Estelle Idoko - Voice Teacher, Singing Coach, Singer, Actor,

Category

Arts

Podcast website

www.creativelybyestelle.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

136 // Soprano vs. Alto, Memorizing Songs and Lyrics, Not Overusing Your Voice and More Singing Questions Answered! 06.11.2023

SIGN UP FOR THE FREE, VIRTUAL CONFIDENT SINGING WORKSHOP! You can also join the VIP day and get LIVE VOICE COACHING!!   Listen in to this Instagram live I did answering several questions some of you had when signing up for the free singing workshop . We talk about knowing if you're a Soprano vs. and Alto and how that is different from your key. We talk about ways you can memorize lyrics and the me...

135 // Want to Sing With Confidence? Get to Know Your Voice! 30.10.2023

SIGN UP FOR THE FREE, VIRTUAL CONFIDENT SINGING WORKSHOP! Listen in to this Instagram live I did all about how to start singing with confidence and feeling more confident in general by getting to know your voice - the first step to using your voice with so much joy and creativity!   And if you're that person who...   Wants to sing in spite of stage fright.   Wishes you could feel like your voice i...

134 // How to Be a Professional Musician and Creative with Allen Paul of the God and Gigs Show, Pt 2 23.10.2023

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 practi...

133 // Have the COURAGE to Take Messy Imperfect Action! There is NO PERFECT Singer, Artist, or Creative. 19.10.2023

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 inv...

132 // How to Share Your Creative Gifts as a Full-Time Musician with Allen Paul, Pt. 1 16.10.2023

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 Chris...

131 // How to Believe in Yourself Enough to Be Creative and Express Yourself! 09.10.2023

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...

130 // How to Be a Singer, Love Your Voice, and Use Your Voice Confidently with Gina Morgano 02.10.2023

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 y...

129 // ”I Love Singing But I Have No Confidence!” - Move Past This Lie That’s Holding You Back 25.09.2023

→ 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...

128 // Don’t Let Fear of Rejection Hold You Back From Being Creative! 18.09.2023

→ 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?...

127 // 3 Minute Vocal Warm Up for Beginner Singers! Follow Along! 11.09.2023

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 co...

126 // Have Imposter Syndrome at Auditions, Rehearsals, or Performances? 3 Tips to Help You Overcome This! 04.09.2023

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 i...

125 // Start CONFIDENTLY Singing On Stage, Performing, and Putting Yourself Out There - Even as a Beginner! 28.08.2023

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...

124 // 3 EASY Breath Support Tips that Beginner Singers and Actors MUST Know! 21.08.2023

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 sin...

123 // How to Start a Creative Passion Project and Pivot to a Career in the Arts with Tallis Strub Pt 2 14.08.2023

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...

122 // How to Be a Dancer and Trust God With Your Creative Gifts with Tallis Strub Pt 1 07.08.2023

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...

121 // Be Encouraged! A Motivational Pep Talk to Help You START Singing and Performing! 31.07.2023

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 ea...

120 // 3 Tips for How to Start Singing Again as an Adult (Beginner Singing Tips!) 24.07.2023

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.crea...

119 // Don’t Feel Confident in Your Singing Voice? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself RIGHT NOW to Change That! 17.07.2023

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...

118 // Feeling Anxiety or Shaking In Your Voice Before You Sing? This Singing Tip Will Help You! 15.07.2023

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 ke...

117 // Want to Sing Better on High Notes? A Simple Trick to Make Your High Notes Sound Better! 14.07.2023

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! 💜    → B...

116 // How to Be Happy With Your Creative Gifts Again! 12.07.2023

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! 💜 ...

115 // Have a Last Minute Audition or Performance? My Number ONE Singing Tip for How to Memorize Songs! 12.07.2023

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!...

114 // Singer Series: You Can Sing Anytime, Anywhere! 11.07.2023

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! 💜 ...

113 // Is IMPOSTER SYNDROME Keeping You From Learning How to Sing and Perform with Confidence? Don’t Stay Stuck There! 10.07.2023

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 expres...

112 // 5 Vocal Warm Ups in UNDER 5 MINUTES! FOLLOW ALONG With These 5 SIMPLE Vocal Warm-Ups You Can Do Before You Sing! 05.07.2023

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 (e...

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