Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - How to Sing, Sing Better, Singing Exercises for Beginners, Singing Tips, Vocal Tips
Hi ladies! I am so excited to help you START singing with confidence so you can have more creative lives as aspiring performing artists! Do you wish you could sing more, but don’t have time or money for voice training? Do you want to get your voice back and sing better, but don’t know where to start or how to grow your vocal technique? Do you wish you had an outlet to sing outside of your busy life, but are afraid of what people will think? Do you wish your friends and family could hear you sing and be AMAZED at how good you sound - but you just don’t feel confident in your voice? Want to start auditioning and performing in community theatre...and maybe even professionally if you’re honest! Want to improve your vocal range and sing better? Want to get over stage fright and your fear of singing in front of others? Want to do vocal warm ups and start voice training and ACTUALLY see a difference in your voice? I get it, because I’ve been there! Hi, I’m Estelle, a Professional Singer, Actor, and Voice Teacher for aspiring female singers and performers in my online studio, Creatively Performing Arts. I also teach and music direct locally in North Carolina at various music studios and theaters! I’m also a theatre kid at heart even in my 20’s! I grew up performing, but the world kept telling me to save the arts for retirement or the weekends because they aren’t “serious pursuits”. So I didn’t focus on growing those skills as much in college and struggled to feel confident in my love for singing and performing. However, after college, I realized I had those creative gifts and passions for a reason. So, in spite of my fears, I decided to start growing my skills in singing, dancing, and acting! I began to build more confidence in my dreams and my voice as a singer over TIME. I want to help you do the same - build confidence in your singing voice and performance skills, so that you can live out your creative dreams! On this show, you’ll get beginner singing, performing, and creativity tips. You will learn how to sing with more confidence, how to train your voice, how to start performing on stage with confidence, how to go audition for community theatre and other shows, how to start singing at open mic nights and on social media, how to find ways to be creative every day, and MORE! You’ll even 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 so you can finally start singing and building confidence in your voice! 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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Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
I'm so excited to dig into this topic with you, especially from the perspective of being an artist. But this applies to all areas of our lives: what is the difference between confidence and courage?
How do we build and apply both?
Do we need confidence in order to get STARTED on our creative goals?
I get into all the things in this episode. Let me know what you think!
Want to start singing?? Check out The Confident Performer Group!
→ If you’ve always wanted to sing but felt like you didn’t know where to start or don’t feel confident enough to start, sign up for The Confident Performer Group, a package of one-on-one lessons, plus a supportive community where we can all take steps to START singing and build confidence overtime - through experience and messy, imperfect action.
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Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
I wanted to share this interview I got to do on the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast with Matt Tommey. I share my journey to recognizing my love for performing and choosing to pursue a career as a performer and do the things I know I have the ability to do and grow in creatively! I truly hope this reminds you to recognize and use your own artistic and creative gifts. This world needs it and you KNOW you it. Listen in and let me know what you think!
Connect with Matt Tommey:
Listen to the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast!
Follow the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast on IG!
Want to start singing?? Check out The Confident Performer Group!
→ If you’ve always wanted to sing but felt like you didn’t know where to start or don’t feel confident enough to start, sign up for The Confident Performer Group, a package of one-on-one lessons, plus a supportive community where we can all take steps to START singing and build confidence overtime - through experience and messy, imperfect action.
→ Let me know what you thought of this episode by screenshotting this episode, posting it in your stories and tagging me @estelleavbuere / @creativelyperformingarts and I'll repost you!
→ Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE!
→ JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY!
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Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
In today's episode, I sat down once again with the one and only Ife Winner, “IfeWinz”, who is a musician, filmmaker, photographer and content creator to have a discussion by creatives for creatives!
In this episode, we talk about:
- the importance of creativity
- what often holds artists back
- 3 steps you can take to start singing and performing your music
- upcoming projects she is working on
and more!
You’ll definitely feel inspired and empowered to dream again and use your gifts in the performing arts after listening!
Referenced:
Ife’s interview, Episode 29
Episode 71: Is it SELFISH to Be Creative?
→ If you’ve always wanted to sing but felt like you didn’t know where to start or don’t feel confident enough to start, sign up for The Confident Performer Group, a supportive community where we can all take steps to START singing and build confidence overtime - through experience and messy, imperfect action.
→ Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE!
→ JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY!
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Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Today, I'm chatting about that fact that we are not alone as creatives and artists! I share what I'm learning in the season about saying yes to the right things and no to the "not right now things" to avoid overwhelm, as well as remembering to lean on other people and ask for help instead of going it alone. I also answer a question about learning and memorizing lines as an actor from a fellow actor/singer/dancer in the Performing Arts Community FB group! Listen in!
Referenced: ScriptRehearser app The Confident Performer Group!
→ If you want to sing in a virtual, group setting and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer membership
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Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
I had the immense pleasure of speaking with John Henny, voice teacher, founder of John Henny Vocal Studio, and host of the Intelligent Vocalist Podcast. He has taught vocalists who have gone on to perform on TV shows like Glee and Broadway tours like Jersey Boys, or simply sing their favorite songs. John is passionate about helping people express themselves through singing, bridge the gap between the functionality and beauty of the voice, and getting the world to start singing!
He shares about:
1. his story of giving up the thought of ever singing - and what happened next!
2. why everyone can learn to sing - and should!
3. small things you can do to start singing today!
4. not letting shame of not sounding a certain way keep you from singing
5. listening to the inner voice telling you to sing
As always, thank you for being here!
Keep creating 💜
Connect with John:
www.johnhenny.com
John's Instagram
John's YouTube
The Intelligent Vocalist Podcast
Grab John's book, Beginning Singing
→ If you want to start taking voice lessons and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer Group
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→ JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY!
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Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Today I'm chatting with Shirlene Quigley, dancer and choreographer who made her professional dance debut in Beyonce's "Crazy in Love" video and went on to work with artists like Rihanna, Missy Elliot, Lizzo, and more!
She mentors aspiring performers and teaches dance workshops around the world, but ultimately has a heart for letting God use her to make an impact in and through dance - and helping others pursue their dance dreams too.
She shares about:
1. going from not being a great dancer to deciding to dance professionally
2. being a Christian in the entertainment industry
3. sticking to her values in spite of pressure
4. facing and overcoming rejection
5. loving others well as a Christian dancer
6. what it takes to start pursuing your creative goals and dreams & more!
As always, thank you for being here! Keep creating 💜
Connect with Shirlene: www.shirlenequigley.com
Shirlene's IG
→ If you want to sing in a virtual, group setting and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer membership
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→ JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY!
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Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Today's interview is with Spencer Martinez, a NYC-based performing artist and co-founder of the Limelight app, forum, and blog. She shares how she started performing because she wanted to bring happiness to people and help people through the arts, how to "feel the fear and do it anyway", what drove her to start Limelight, and all that Limelight has to offer for aspiring actors, singers, dancers, and performing arts teachers/coaches!
She also talks about:
1. having the courage to want to start singing, dancing, and/or acting again
2. putting yourself out there and continually growing as an artist
3. the importance of safe spaces for theatre performers
4. how to find arts classes, handle pricing, and make a consistent schedule to fit in acting, voice, and dance classes.
& more!
As always, thank you for being here! Keep creating 💜
Connect with Spencer & Limelight: limelightapp.com
Limelight's IG
Limelight's TikTok
Download the Limelight app!
→ If you want to sing in a virtual, group setting and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer membership
→ Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE!
→ JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY!
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Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Welcome to the 100th episode of this show!! Get ready for a compilation of incredible inspiration from the amazing women of color in the arts - theatre artists, dancers, content creators, singers, and more! Thank you to these women for sharing your voices. I hope this encourages you to sing, dance, act, and give yourself permission to START becoming the best, most creative, version of yourself. Thank you for being here!
Live creatively 💜 Here are the women featured!
1. Tiffany Byrd Harrison is an actor, video creator of comedic skits, and founder of Redemption in Media, a production company. (Episode 88)
2. Pastor Lynn Bullock is a dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, and author of In The Beginning, God Created...Dance! (Episode 82)
3. Ashleigh Frazier is the self-published author of "I Am", a poet, creative writer, and medical student. (Episode 5)
4. Ife Winner, “IfeWinz”, is a musician, filmmaker, photographer and content creator. (Episode 29)
5. Ramita Ravi is a choreographer, dancer, and co-founder of ArtsWrk, an online platform for artists and creatives! (Episode 50)
6. Jasmine Bell is a dancer, actor, and singer-songwriter who’s getting her Masters in Education. (Episode 52)
7. Beverly Adaeze is a comedian, host, and content creator. (Episode 47)
8. Drea Lopez is a multi-faceted creative, podcast host, and singer/songwriter who won her first Latin Grammy with Gloria Estefan's album "#Brazil305". (Episode 96)
9. Nyla Watson is a Broadway actor, singer, and founder of Queen Studios of Voice and Acting. (Episode 98)
→ If you want to sing in a virtual, group setting and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer membership
→ Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE!
→ JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY!
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Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
In today's episode, I'm reflecting on two key parts of my interview last week with Nyla Watson all about shifting your mindset about rejection and discouragement and giving yourself permission to sing, act, dance, perform, and be the best, most creative, version of yourself. I hope this encourages you to keep going!
As always, thank you for being here! Live creatively 💜
Also, this week's GIVEAWAY, leading up to our 🎉100th episode🎉, is a FREE gorgeous planner and Amazon gift card! Just leave a review please, screenshot it, + DM it to me @estelleavbuere, or @creativelyperformingarts or email it to me at esetelleavbuere@gmail.com to enter to win.
→ If you want to sing in a virtual, group setting and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer membership
→ Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE!
→ JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY!
→ SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Today's interview is with the empowering Nyla Watson, a Broadway actor, singer, and founder of Queen Studios of Voice and Acting. She has a Masters in Vocal Performance from NYU and has performed in Showboat at Lincoln Center, The Wicked National Tour, The Color Purple National Tour, Waitress on Broadway, and is currently acting in the Hadestown National Tour!
She shares her story, including how she started to sing and how God has truly led her creative journey, like with her audition process for Hadestown. She also shares very practical advice on:
- getting started in the musical theatre industry
- shifting your mindset about rejection and discouragement
- giving yourself permission to sing, act, and be the best version of yourself
- serving in and supporting local theatre
& more!
I'm not kidding when I say this interview is a MUST-LISTEN, even if you have to pause and come back to it! You may also need a pen and paper to take 👏🏾 notes 👏🏾.
As always, thank you for being here!
Keep creating 💜
Connect with Nyla:
Nyla's IG
Queen Studios
www.queennyla.com/
Referenced:
Musical theatre intensives and programs to try!
- https://thegrowingstudio.com/
- https://bwcommunityarts.bw.edu/summer-arts-programs/
- https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/programs/vocal-performance/summer-intensives/music-theatre
- https://broadwaydreams.org/
Also, this week's GIVEAWAY, since I'm doing GIVEAWAYS every episode leading up to our
🎉100th episode🎉, is a Starbuck's gift card!
Just leave a review please, screenshot it, + DM it to me @estelleavbuere, or @creativelyperformingarts or email it to me at esetelleavbuere@gmail.com to enter to win.
→ If you loved this, please screenshot this episode and tag both of us @brandnewnyla and @estelleavbuere so we can repost it and hear what you thought of the episode!
→ Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today!
→ If you want to sing in a virtual, group setting and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for The Confident Performer membership
→ Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE!
→ JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY!
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