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
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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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
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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!
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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
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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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Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Hi guys! Today, I'm sharing a few things I've done in the last couple of years to intentionally grow as a singer to provide practical insight for anyone looking to become a better singer.
These are things I believe we can all do to train our voices and become more confident as singers and performers. What do you think? Listen in and let me know!
Also, I share about this week's GIVEAWAY, since I'm doing GIVEAWAYS every episode leading up to our
🎉100th episode!🎉 This weeK's giveaway 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.
I can't wait to hear from you!
Keep creating💜
Referenced:
Episode 76 // Start Singing on a WEEKLY Basis! 5 Simple Tips For Creating a Practice Routine As a New Singer or Performer
Episode 89 // Mixing vs. Head Voice vs. Chest Voice? Simple Singing Tips for Starting to Sing in Your Mix! - Mini-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 - formerly the Create Your Stage membership - we’ll be doing some new things in this group soon!
→ Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → You'll also get the free Confident Performer Workshop replay if you sign up this week!
→ Don't forget to JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY!
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Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Today's interview is with the amazing Drea Lopez, a multi-faceted creative, podcast host, and singer/songwriter who won her first Latin Grammy with Gloria Estefan's album "#Brazil305" as a co-writer on the song "Cuando Hay Amor". Her podcast, "The Journey of Pursuit", is a show "created to highlight creative entrepreneur’s journeys" and has charted on Apple Podcast Charts across the world!
Drea shares her journey from studying music business to interning at Emilio Estefan's studio, becoming a professional songwriter, and now helping other creatives see what is possible through her podcast. Her story will inspire you and give you action steps if you want to become a singer-songwriter or start any other creative venture. Listen in!
Also, I share about this week's GIVEAWAY, since I'm doing GIVEAWAYS every episode leading up to our
🎉100th episode!🎉 This weeK's giveaway 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.
I can't wait to hear from you!
Keep creating💜
Connect with Drea:
Drea's IG
Journey of Pursuit IG
Journey of Pursuit Podcast
www.drealopez.com
Referenced:
Grit, by Angela Duckworth
→ 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 - formerly the Create Your Stage membership - we’ll be doing some new things in this group soon!
→ Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → You'll also get the free Confident Performer Workshop replay if you sign up this week!
→ Don't forget to JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY!
→ SHARE this with a friend if you were inspired by this episode!
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Hey performers! I'm spilling tea today and sharing my story so far as someone who pivoted from the medical field to the arts! This has not been a straightforward path AT ALL and I almost didn't want to share this story for fear of what people might think of me. But, I hope this story encourages you to know that you have God-given creative gifts that matter, but you have to start using and growing them. I hope you feel encouraged to start your creative journey in spite of your fears and doubts.
Also, I share about GIVEAWAYS I'm doing every episode leading up to our
🎉100th episode!🎉 Starting today with 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.
Thank you for listening to my story so far. I can't wait to hear yours. Thank you for being here!
Keep creating💜
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Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Hey hey! This week's episode is the recording from last night's live podcast recording on Instagram @creativelyperformingarts ! I dig into whether it's selfish to be an artist, how to start exploring singing, acting, and other creative talents by looking at what you already have around you, the importance of being generous with your gifts, and not letting lack of confidence stop you.
Thank you so much for being here and please let me know if you have any questions or thoughts about today's episode!
Keep creating 💜
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