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!
Listen on:
Episodes
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Hi Singers! Get ready to sing along with a few physical/breath exercises I'll guide you through, followed by a few vocal exercises, helping you build muscle memory for sustainable breath support as a singer, practice singing with that supported breath, and balance air flow with air pressure! Want to get exercises that are geared towards your voice and the song/genre you want to work on as an aspiring or professional performer? Book a lesson with me HERE!Some of the exercises include:- Physical stretches - shoulder rolls, neck rolls, etc.- Breathing exercises combined with gentle vocalizations- Mee-may-mah-moh-moo long tone exercisesand more!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 Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Do you want to overcome odds like to become a powerhouse performer? I'm so excited to bring you this conversation with Kendra Erika. From being tone-deaf to training classically, covering Jazz standards, and creating pop/EDM, Billboard chart topping hits, Kendra knows what it's like to be on the creative journey - and NOT to give up. Now, she's releasing her full-length, James Bond-inspired album, License to Thrill, and YOU get to hear...
- Her journey to where she is now as a Billboard chart topping singer
- How you can go from struggling in your voice to pursuing a real career as a singer.
- Kendra's advice on how to be consistent and persistent to overcome rejection and fear.
Connect with Kendra!
Kendra's Music on Spotify
Kendra's Music on Apple Music
Instagram: @KendraErika
Youtube: @KendraErika
Website: www.kendraerika.com
More about Kendra: Kendra Erika is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actress. Her newest single, “GoldenEye,” released in 2025, launches a bold new era ahead of herupcoming full-length album License to Thrill, debuting February 13, 2026. She will celebrate the album with an exclusive, one-night-only showcase in Las Vegas on February 15, 2026, bringing the new songs to life with the elegance, drama, and magnetic stage presence that define her artistry. A dynamic performer, Kendra has opened for Jason , headlined NYC’s Tea Dance for Pride, and lit up top venues such as The Abbey in West Hollywood, Honey Delray in Florida, and Rocco’s in Los Angeles. Originally from Boca Raton, Florida, and now based in Los Angeles, Kendra Erika stands at the intersection of glamour, grit, and global artistry—an unstoppable creative force poised for her most defining chapter yet with the arrival of License to Thrill and the dazzling world of sound she has crafted around it.
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 Feb 05, 2026
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Hi Singers! Sing along with these 5 vocal exercises in 5 minutes, helping you:
- balance and coordinate your voice
- sing through your registers without cracking
- balance air flow with air pressure, and more! Want to get exercises for your voice and the song you want to work on? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
Today's exercises:
1. hum - slide down a 5th2. soo-wee-oo-wee-oo - steps down a 5th3. sha or sho - skips up and down an octave4. ha-ha-ha-ha (same note repeat) - ha - slide down the 5th (option to do "hoo" for lower voices)5. I know- I know- I know - skips on a 5th 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 Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Hi! Are you coming back to singing as an adult in your 20's, 30's, or later? Want to take your singing seriously and pursue a career in the performing arts? Do you want to build confidence in your singing voice after taking a break during or after college? You CAN do this.
You CAN start singing again as an adult and I want to share 3 key things to do immediately to help you on this journey. As I share the tips, we'll also talk about...
- Facing comparison as an adult singer
- Learning to embrace your sound
- What you need to know about the voice
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 Jan 29, 2026
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
I know that overcoming self-doubt pays off because doing so allowed me to do the work I'm doing now as a singer, performer, and vocal coach. And doing so will help you pursue your own creative dreams. The challenge is to keep coming face-to-face with doubt and move forward in spite of it all. Today's episode, I share about overcoming doubts about...- pursuing a career in the arts
- whether your voice is "good enough"
- wanting to be a song-writer
- putting yourself out there as a performer and creative
and how moving past these pays off. 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 Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Hi Performers! I'm so excited to bring you the first interview of this year - a conversation with actress, writer, producer, and creator of Black Girl: The Musical. Do you wish you knew how to write and create your own show? Want to create work that is meaningful, highlighting BIPOC voices? Wish you were confident enough to put your creative work out there?
Brandi is going to inspire you so much! Get ready to hear:
- Her journey to becoming the creative she is
- How she is creating her own show by highlighting voices of Black women
- How she handles "rejection" to keep going in her musical theatre career
and more! Listen in!
Connect with Brandi: - Instagram @abrandinewshow- TikTok @abrandinewshow- Support & Learn more about Black Girl: The Musical!
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 Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Hi performers, let's talk creative goal setting! Because your creative dreams - to become a confident singer, to audition more consistently, to grow as a dancer, to be on stage every month - whatever it is, it doesn't happen on it's own. It starts with surrendering that goal and surrendering that desire, then you take little steps of action. Starting today. I'm sharing what those steps are and the challenges you'll face at each stage. We'll talk about:
- Surrendering your creative dreams
- Facing fear, overwhelm, shame, and lack of motivation
- Making sure you don't give up on your creative dreams as a performing artist
& 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
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Are you feeling and sounding strained when you sing?
Do you struggle with vocal tension?
There are so many things that could be going on, but this is one area to look at - especially for notes that feel high or that you're wanting to make sound louder. Let me know if you have any other questions! Listen in!
Get ready to learn:
- How to take a proper inhale as a singer
- How to remain relaxed as you exhale/sing
- A new breathing exercise for singers!
DISCLAIMER - If this is happening again and again and causing pain consistently, please talk to your doctor about a potential ENT referral!
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 Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
🎉 HAPPY 300TH EPISODE! You're invited to the celebration! TODAY at 12noon EST - creativelybyestelle.com/300 🎉🎉🎉
I'm so grateful we've gotten to do this together so far and can't wait to find new ways to connect with you all more!
Today, we're talking all about dreaming big, creative dreams, and how to keep going even when you feel stuck in shame, fear, and self-doubt. We talk about not just building confidence in your singing voice, but in the dream you have to sing and live a creative life, period. Listen in to learn about how to...
- Deal with the fear and shame around creating- Make space to dream- Make the dream practical - Take COURAGEOUS action
and more!
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 Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
🎉 This Thursday is our 300th episode! You're invited to the celebration! 🎉🎉🎉 Send a note about how this show has impacted you & join the Creativity & Confident Singing Q&A THIS Thursday at 12noon EST - creativelybyestelle.com/300
Hi singer! It's a Q & A! Today, I'm sharing answers that other singers and creatives have asked or commented on from TikTok! This was me answering off the cuff so there are some hiccups lol but I kept it all in so you can hear me being an imperfect but passionate vocal coach haha. So if you want to know whether cold water is bad for your voice or how to stop sounding so nasally, 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