Singer Songwriter | How to Write a Song, Make Music, Song Lyrics, Music Theory, Singing Lessons

What if you didn’t have to think your way into songwriting — but could play your way in? In this episode, I explore how vocal play can become a gentle doorway into songwriting, whether your songs begin with words, melody, or something in between. Instead of focusing on performance or “getting it right,” we look at how letting the voice explore can lower pressure, reconnect you to emotion, and help...

If you’re heading into the new year feeling creatively overwhelmed — with too many ideas, unfinished projects, and uncertainty about where to focus — this episode is for you. So many singer-songwriters struggle not because they lack inspiration, but because choosing one direction feels risky. What if you pick the wrong project? What if you lose momentum? What if you don’t follow through? In this e...

If you’ve ever filled journals with words but felt stuck turning them into a song—or if you have music you love but freeze when it’s time to add lyrics—this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m sharing a simple way to move from journaling into song lyrics without forcing meaning, overthinking, or trying to get it “right.” We’ll talk about how lyrics actually take shape over time, why journalin...

What does it really mean to stay connected to your singing voice—especially in quiet seasons, when you’re not practicing, performing, or making much sound at all? In this episode, we explore what actually counts as singing for singer-songwriters, and how creativity and voice remain present even when the voice goes quiet. If you’re in a slower season, returning after a break, or feeling unsure how...

This episode is an invitation to pause. At the end of the year, we so often rush forward—setting goals, making plans, trying to improve. Instead, this guided creative ritual offers a moment to stand still at a viewpoint: to look back at the path you’ve walked, to sense the artistic horizon ahead, and to listen for what wants to come next. Together, we’ll move through a gentle process of grounding,...

How do you actually start a songwriting practice—especially if you’re feeling rusty, intimidated, or creatively blocked?  In this episode, I’m sharing the gentle 3-step ritual I use myself—grounding, lyric freewriting, and melody improv—to help you quiet the noise, access creative flow, and hear your creative voice again.  Whether you’re returning to music or just beginning to explore your voice,...

Feeling creatively blocked — like there’s a song or idea trying to reach you, but life, doubt, and mental noise keep getting in the way? This week, we’re talking about how to quiet the noise so you can finally hear your creative voice again. Whether you’re returning to music, beginning a new season, or sensing a shift in your artistry, the whisper is always there… it’s just hard to hear when every...

Today’s episode is the beginning of a new era for this show. I’m sharing the personal story behind my creative return: how I left the classical world, lost my voice for years, and slowly found my way back through songwriting — the practice that became my refuge, my bridge from silence to song, and the doorway back to my true artistry. I’ll talk about the identity shift I resisted for so long — cal...

Every artist goes through seasons — moments of quiet, growth, bloom, and renewal. In this final episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore how your voice and songwriting practice evolve through creative cycles, and why finding your voice isn’t a one-time event — it’s a lifelong spiral of discovery. You’ll learn how to recognize your current creative season, trust your natural rhythm, and...

Do you have a song in your heart you’re afraid to share?   In this episode — Episode 5 of the Vocal Breakthrough series — we dive into the courage it takes to share your voice. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter returning to music after a long pause, or just discovering your creative voice, this episode is for you.   I’ll guide you through 3 gentle stages of sharing your voice, designed to help yo...

What if the song you’ve been longing to write is already inside you — just waiting for you to listen?   In this episode, we explore how to uncover your song seed — that first spark of melody, phrase, or emotion that begins your creative process. Whether you’ve never written a song before or you’ve been feeling blocked for years, this is your invitation to begin again with curiosity and play.   You...

What does consistency look like when your creative life doesn’t fit into neat little boxes?   If you’ve been longing to sing again, write again, or simply reconnect with your voice — but struggle to find the time, the structure, or the energy — this episode is for you.   In Part 3 of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we’re exploring what it means to find your rhythm as a singer and songwriter. Becaus...

When you overthink your singing, you disconnect from how it feels to make sound.   In this episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore what happens when you stop analyzing every note — and start trusting your body as your instrument.   We’ll talk about how overthinking can hold you back before you even open your mouth, why trying harder often tightens your voice, and how simple embodiment...

In this first episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore how to heal your relationship with your voice, rebuild trust, and reclaim your artist identity — your singer within.   Whether you’ve been away from singing for years, or you’ve been holding yourself back, this episode guides you through practical steps to release old fears, reconnect with your creative spirit, and begin again with...

We’re allowed to be beginners again ~ to find our voice, even when it’s changed.   In this episode, I’m sharing what it means to step into a new chapter of finding your voice — both in life and in music. I’ll talk about what I’ve been learning as I begin a new season of growth in my own artistry, and how to return to your creative path with curiosity, grace, and courage.   If you’ve been feeling d...

You don't need to play an instrument to start writing songs ~ your voice is enough.   In this episode, I’m breaking down a simple, beginner-friendly approach to songwriting for singers ~ no guitar, piano, or music theory required. If you're someone who loves to sing but feels stuck or unsure about how to make music from your own voice and ideas, this is for you.   You’ll learn:   Why you don’t nee...

Have you stepped away from your voice — again? Are you feeling the weight of guilt, shame, or the belief that you’ve “fallen behind?”    You’re not alone. And you’re not behind.   This episode is a compassionate reframe for singers starting over — for the second, third, or tenth time. Whether life got in the way, creativity went quiet, or you just needed space — this conversation is here to remind...

If your voice isn’t free, you aren’t free. In this episode, we'll explore what it really means to sing with truth — especially in a world that punishes honesty and teaches us to stay quiet. We’re told that silence keeps us safe. But the truth? Holding your voice back doesn’t protect you — it imprisons you. Whether you're a longtime singer or someone who's gone quiet for years, this episode is a ca...

Feeling creatively blocked or disconnected from your voice?    You're not alone.   In this episode, we explore how to move through creative blocks with compassion so you can start singing again with confidence and authenticity. You'll learn gentle, practical ways to reconnect with your voice and start expressing yourself freely ~ without judgment.   Whether you’ve taken a long break from singing o...

If you’re anything like me, you just feel better when you’re singing.     When you make music a part of your life and prioritize your creativity, there is a certain energy, a certain spark that permeates all aspects of your life and enhances your overall well-being.     But it’s just harder than it used to be to set aside time for making music, singing, songwriting, practicing your craft.  So what...

Have you been trying to match your voice to what you’re hearing when singing along with other voices?  Do you find yourself trying to sound like a certain artist when singing along with their music?     Imitation is a helpful tool, and yet there is a need for balance between trying to match good vocal production and finding your own unique sound.  So how do you find your OWN voice?  How do you dis...

Do you ever doubt your abilities as a singer?   If you’ve ever struggled with feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, fear and self-doubt, you’re not alone.  It is all too common to feel like a fraud when you’re sharing your voice and stepping out as a vocalist in any capacity, whether as a performer on stage, using your voice as a healing instrument, recording in the studio, singing at an open mic fo...

Did something shake your confidence as a singer and you’re trying to get it back? Do you find yourself holding back because you’re not confident in your sound? Do you wish you had the confidence to share your voice?   Whether you’ve never felt confident in your voice or you once had confidence and it took a hit, today’s episode will teach you how to grow your confidence in your singing voice.   I’...

When you’re out of practice, it can be hard to bring yourself to get back into the flow of practicing and singing again.    Chances are, you’re in your head about what your voice will sound like, dreading the judgment you’ll face from yourself when you open your mouth to sing for the first time in a long time.   Before you even think about which vocal warm up exercises to use or which vocalises to...

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost your voice, you’re not alone.  I’ve been there, too ~ not just once but time and again.  That’s how I’ve honed this process that I’m now sharing with you ~ this process of coming back home to your voice and reconnecting with your creativity so you can get back to singing and making music.     In this episode, I lay out 4 different ways you can start to find you...