Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Singing Tips for Musical Theatre Actors, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, How to Sing Better
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?
I get it! Hi, I’m Estelle, a Professional Singer, Actor, and Voice Teacher in my online studio, Creatively Performing Arts. I also teach and music direct locally in North Carolina at various music studios and theaters!
I grew up performing, but everyone kept telling me to save the arts for retirement or the weekends. So after college, I went to medical school, thinking that was the safest path. But I realized I had those creative passions for a reason and couldn't stay in a career that hid my gifts. So, I decided to leave. Dramatic, I know, but I'm in theatre after all!
After I left medical school, I started a Masters in Music and Music Education at Columbia University (hybrid) and developed my voice intentionally while helping other singers along the way. I began to build confidence in my dreams and my voice beyond what I'd ever known!
I want to help you do the same - build confidence in your singing voice so you can live your creative dreams!
On this show, you will learn how to sing with more confidence, how to train your voice consistently, how to prepare your songs for auditions, how to belt, how to develop mix technique, how to breathe properly as a singer, and more!
You’ll get mindset tips to help you take action on your creative gifts in spite of imposter syndrome, self-doubt, rejection, and fear of what people think.
With incredible guests, from Broadway performers to a Latin Grammy award winner, to local theatre and music artists, and my own current and past experiences, this will be your one-stop shop for all things singing, performing, and creative inspiration! Plus, you’ll hear lots of fun musical theatre references!
Alright choir lovers and theatre-kids-turned-theatre-adults, this is your time.
Start singing with CONFIDENCE today!
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Episodes
3 days ago
3 days ago
BUILD CONFIDENCE & SAVE MONEY ON VOICE TRAINING WITH GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here!
Hi Singers! Today's episode is all about breath control and management! We're talking about how you use your air efficiently as a singer so you don't keep running out of air when you sing, plus you'll get 4 exercises I use regularly with students that help with breath control. Today's episode was a bitttt chaotic but join me on the ride and get ready to sing along! :)
Exercises include:
- inhale & hiss on exhale, then hold
- inhale & pulses on exhale, then hold
- mmm-tiramisu (8 beats)
- ooo-memaymahmohmoo
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Free vocal warm up track! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup
→ Free online community! - creativelybyestelle.com/community
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Contact me:
- Email: hello@creativelybyestelle.com
- Instagram: @creativelybyestelle
5 days ago
5 days ago
Is it too late to learn to sing as an adult? I've been able to work with voice students in college and in their mid 20s, all the way to students in their 60s - I'm here to tell you it's ALL possible. I hope this episode inspires you to pursue your creative path and start taking steps to singing and performing again - or for the first time!
Here are some things I share:
- My story from med school to pursuing a career in the performing arts
- The importance of DECIDING
- All it takes is small steps of action
- How important it is to work on your mindset and question your limiting beliefs.
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup
→ Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle
→ Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Hi Singers - ready to build true, lasting confidence? Today's guest is Simone Knego, a two-time TEDx speaker, bestselling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, and author of REAL Confidence, and she is all about helping performers to live confidently. Get ready to be inspired as Simone shares...
- her story of raising 6 kids AND climbing Mt Kilimanjaro- the importance of preparation- her R.E.A.L method for moving through fear and transforming self-doubt into confidence- building the HABIT of confidence- the advice she has for performers to start building lasting confidenceand so much more! Listen in!
CONNECT WITH SIMONE!
Website: simoneknego.com
Instagram: @simoneknego
REAL Confidence Book: Realconfidencebook.com
More about Simone: Simone is passionate about helping performers and high achievers build the kind of confidence that lasts, not just on stage, but in everyday life. Her kitchen table leadership approach ties directly into how artists show up boldly, whether at auditions or in daily moments of uncertainty.
Simone cohosts Her Unshakeable Confidence Podcast with her 23 year old daughter Olivia, sparking powerful cross generational conversations. She’s climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, raised six kids, and been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Entrepreneur, and Yahoo News. Her relatable stories and proven strategies inspire an audience of over 18,000 women to embrace authenticity and keep moving through doubt.
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup
→ Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle
→ Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Want to get exercises for YOUR voice? Let's sing in a voice lesson!
Hi Singer! Do you struggle with singing on pitch and changing from one note to another - without singing off key? Today's vocal warm-up is focused on helping you improve your pitch and muscle coordination for on-key singing! Get ready to sing along to the following exercises:
- SOVT slides- 3 tone scales - hoo/hah (going into head voice to engage CT muscle which helps with pitch!)- 5 tone scales - mimaymahmomoo- octave scales - loo/la- 3rd interval - hoo/hah- 5th interval - Mum-mum-mum-mum-mum repeat and 5th jump at the end
Let's sing!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup
→ Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle
→ Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Are you in your 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's or MORE ready to get into the performing arts? It's so worth it!
We'll talk about why pursuing singing and performing starting today matters - no matter what stage in life you're at. It is worthwhile and meaningful for you to rediscover the joy of singing and dancing, build confidence in your voice, explore your creative passions on the stage, and feel connected to your purpose as an artist.
We talk about:- Why learning to sing, dance, and act as an adult matters
- Why the arts are important
- How to start todayI hope this encourages you - listen in!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup
→ Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle
→ Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Want to get exercises for YOUR voice? Let's sing in a voice lesson!
Hi Singers! Have you ever wondered about the "right way to breathe" when you're singing? Do you need help with breath control and breath support? Are you starting to sing again but don't understand how to breathe properly as singer?
I'm going to tell you in a very brief amount of time what you ACTUALLY need to know and do as a singer (especially as a beginner!) so you are no longer confused. PLUS, we'll do an exercise that you can follow along with and do anytime to help you start to engage in supported singing.
- Quick overview of breath support vs. control
- What to do on the inhale vs. exhale
- An simple voice exercise for breathing
Listen in!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup
→ Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle
→ Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Want to work on falsetto and belting with me? Let's sing in a voice lesson!
Hi Singers! I can't wait for you to hear this voice lesson with one of my students, David, who worked on transitioning to his light, mode 2 voice - also known as falsetto!
You'll hear that I cut a lot out of the song in order to shorten it, but you'll get to hear his incredible growth with just ONE song out of the two songs we worked on in JUST ONE HOUR of a lesson, plus you get a taste of my coaching style.
We discuss:
- modifying vowels for belting
- choosing when to start the transition to falsetto
- getting the right abdominal engagement
and more. Listen in!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup
→ Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle
→ Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Want to get exercises for YOUR voice? Let's sing in a voice lesson!
Hi Singers! Do you have trouble singing through the breaks in your voice? Do you wish you could sing in all parts of your voice without cracking as much?
This voice technique exercise is focused on helping you build:
- the technique of transitioning through your register breaks
- coordinating your muscles for what we call "mix technique"
- building the stretch, slight compression, and vowel shaping needed for belting in mix technique
Get ready to sing along!
DISCLAIMER: Be sure to listen to your voice. If any note feels uncomfortable or painful, stop singing.
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup
→ Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle
→ Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Hi Singers - let's talk vocal technique!! Today, I'm sharing one aspect of vocal technique that's essential for us developing and building confidence in our singing voices! I also share a brief vocal exercise to help you start developing this technique. The beauty of healthy technique is that when you work on it consistently you WILL hear and feel changes in your voice. We discuss...
- being consistent as a singer
- being intentional about your practice time
- singing with passion
- why vowel modification matters
and more! Listen in!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup
→ Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle
→ Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
Thursday Mar 05, 2026
Thursday Mar 05, 2026
Happy Thursday, Singer! Get your voice ready to sing today! Feel free to do some physical stretches before you start and enjoy singing something you love after this.
Want to get exercises for YOUR voice? Let's sing in a voice lesson!
This warm up will span through your entire range (in general) and focuses on helping you transition between vocal registers with both "back" resonance and "forward" resonance. Hope you enjoy!
DISCLAIMER: Be sure to listen to your voice. If any note feels uncomfortable or painful, stop singing.
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup
→ Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle
→ Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com