The Joyful Singer

  Episode 15: Is Singing Just for Yourself Enough? What if you love singing... but have absolutely no desire to perform? Would it still be worth it? In this episode of The Joyful Singer Podcast, we're exploring a question that so many singers wrestle with but rarely say out loud: Is singing just for yourself enough? Whether you've taken a break from singing, are curious about reconnecting wit...

  Episode 14: How to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Build Confidence: A Conversation with Jenny Smith This week I'm sharing something a little different. Recently, I had the pleasure of joining Jenny Smith on her podcast, You're Not Crazy! It's Perimenopause , for a conversation about confidence, self-doubt, the inner critic, and what it means to truly find your voice in midlife. If you've ever...

  Episode 13: My Pre-Show Ritual: How I Calm Nerves and Prepare to Sing What should you do on the day of a performance? How long should you warmup for? Drink gallons of water? Hide under a blanket until it's time to go on stage? In this episode of The Joyful Singer Podcast, Erin shares her personal performance day ritual—a routine she developed over more than 30 years of performing on Broadwa...

Episode 12: Joyful Singing vs. Traditional Voice Work — A Different Way to Grow as a Singer What if becoming a better singer wasn't about fixing yourself? In this episode of The Joyful Singer Podcast, Erin explores the key differences between traditional voice training and the Joyful Singing approach—and why so many singers feel stuck, frustrated, or disconnected despite years of lessons, practice...

  EP 11: What to Do When Auditions Aren't Going Your Way   If you've ever wondered whether you'll ever book another gig, questioned your talent after a string of "no's," or found yourself stuck in a discouraging quiet season, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Joyful Singer Podcast , we're talking about one of the hardest parts of being a performer: dealing with rejection. W...

How do you speak to yourself after a bad audition? After a mistake? After a performance that didn’t go the way you hoped? Most of us would never speak to a friend the way we sometimes speak to ourselves. And yet, there’s this kind of conversation happening 👇 "You should have done better." "You messed up." "You’re not enough." In this episode of The Joyful Singer Podcast, we’re exploring something...

Do you ever feel like your singing has slowly become something you do for everyone else? For the audience. For the teacher. For approval Somewhere along the way, maybe you began to lose touch with what you actually want. In this episode of The Joyful Singer Podcast, we're talking about creating a singing practice that belongs to you first and foremost—one rooted in joy, curiosity, creativity,...

Have you started noticing changes in your voice as you move through midlife? Maybe your voice feels less flexible. Maybe warming up takes longer than it used to. Maybe your range, stamina, breath support, or vocal ease feel different. Or maybe you’ve been feeling disconnected from your voice entirely and you’re wondering how to find your way back. In this episode of The Joyful Singer Podcast, we’r...

 12 Tips for Dealing with Performance Anxiety Do you ever feel like performance anxiety completely hijacks your body before you sing? Racing heart. Shaky hands. Tight throat. Spinning thoughts. That awful feeling of wanting to escape before you even step on stage? In this episode of The Joyful Singer Podcast , I’m talking honestly about performance anxiety — not just as a singer and performer...

Episode 6: How to Sing More Consistently  If you’ve been telling yourself, “I just need to be more consistent”… but it’s not happening—this episode is for you. Because the truth is: It’s not about discipline. It’s not about willpower. And it’s not because you don’t care enough. In this episode, we’re rethinking what it actually takes to build a sustainable singing practice—one that fits...

  If you’ve ever felt like vocal warmups don’t work, make you feel worse,
or just bring up more tension and self-doubt, you are not alone. In this episode, we’re unpacking why so many singers have a complicated relationship with warming up—and how to completely shift that experience. Because warming up your voice isn’t supposed to feel like:
a test, 
a performance
, or something you have to “...

If your inner critic has ever made singing feel stressful, heavy, or not fun… this episode is for you. That voice in your head—the one that nitpicks, judges, replays mistakes, and tells you you’re not good enough?
 Yeah… we’re talking about that voice. In this episode, I’m breaking down what your inner critic actually is, why it exists, and how it might be holding you back from singing freely and...

If it’s been a while since you’ve sung, you might be wondering where to even begin. In this episode, I share 10 simple, supportive ways to reconnect with your voice—so it can start to feel more responsive, more reliable, and more like you again. Whether you’ve taken a break due to life, illness, grief, career, or self-doubt, this is your invitation to start again. Hosted by Broadway Performer, Voi...

If singing has started to feel harder than it used to—tight, effortful, self-conscious and/or not fun—you’re not alone. In this episode, I share three simple tips  to help you free things up, reconnect with your voice, and bring more ease and play back into your singing practice. Because singing isn’t meant to feel this hard—and there is a way back. Hosted by Broadway Performer, Voice & M...

Welcome to The Joyful Singer Podcast, your weekly reset toward joy. For singers (professional, enthusiasts, former singers & shower singers!) who want their voice to feel free and their life to feel aligned. Each week, I share insights on vocal health, creative inspiration, performance mindset, and whole-person wellbeing — helping you grow as both a singer and an artist.  Hosted by Broadw...