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
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Hey hey! Today's episode is a throwback to an interview I did on Creative Conversations Podcast, where the amazing Briana Elmore has conversations with other creatives. I'm sharing part one of the interview, where I spill the tea on some of the twists and turns in my creative journey so far. I go in depth on my journey from college to med school and where I am now! I hope this interview inspires you to overcome whatever fear you have in pursuing your creative passions and that it reminds you you're not alone. Look out for part two next week!
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Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Hey performer! Have you ever wondered if you should try to start singing again? Do you find yourself singing in the car or shower 24/7 and wish you could be doing that more? Do you dream of performing on stage or growing your vocal range, but just don't have the motivation to start? I get it! You might need a few good reasons to intentionally start searching for opportunities to sing, whether at open mic nights, voice lessons, auditions, etc! So, in today's episode I share 3 reasons why you SHOULD start singing again!
References:
https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/probing-question-can-anyone-be-taught-how-sing/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20quality%20of%20the%20voice,someone%20sings%20well%20and%20confidently.
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Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Hey performers! Are you rediscovering your craft as an actor, singer, or dancer? Is lack of confidence stopping you from auditioning and boldly pursuing an artistic goal or creative outlet?
In today's episode, I talk about the number ONE thing I believe you can do today to really build your confidence as you start singing and performing again. This one mental shift will help you finally get to that voice lesson, go to that audition, or join that dance group! Listen in!
Referenced in this episode:
www.backstage.com
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Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
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Hey Performers! I know what it's like to doubt your creative gifts as an aspiring singer, actor, dancer, and performing artist. I know what it's like to wonder if you're selfish because you're a professional actor or performer and you truly love your craft - but you wonder if the arts help other people.
Maybe you wonder if the arts are actually useful.
Maybe you feel looked down on because you're an artist.
I wanted to share some thoughts about the questions that might run through your mind when it comes to choosing to be creative!
Here’s a reminder that you don’t have to feel shame or selfishness over your creative gifts. Listen in and let me know what you think in our private Facebook group for performing artists to collaborate and connect!
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Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Hey creatives! Are you in the middle of your journey towards rediscovering and embracing your craft as an actor, singer, or dancer? In today's episode, I open up about how challenging it can be mentally and emotionally when you decide to fully embrace your passions for performing, whether it's acting, singing, or dancing. And I talk about this from a personal standpoint, so we're spilling a little life "tea" 😉. It's hard to share openly about the mess in the middle of this creative journey, but I know if it can help even one person feel understood, then it's worth it. I can't wait to share more life updates with you along the journey, and I hope what I share today reminds you that you're not alone in this journey! If you relate to anything I talk about in this episode, DM me at on Instagram and let me know! I’d love to hear from you!
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Monday Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Hey creatives and performers! I hope this episode EMPOWERS you to take another step or your first step as an aspiring singer, dancer, actor, and performer and to walk boldly along your path. I share some insights from a book I love to encourage you as you start this week!
I also share that I’m gathering some market research and would love to have a 15 minute conversation on zoom! I have THREE more spots for anyone who feels like God has given you creative talents in singing, acting, and dance that you feel called to explore as your creative outlet, hobby, passion, or career (esp. if you're in your 20s-30s). Please DM me at instagram.com/estelleavbuere today! I’m giving away small Starbucks gift cards for your time!
In today's episode, we talk about:
Who might be missing out on your performing arts gifts?
You can't grow if you don't start.
You have to take a step of faith in order to see a reward.
References:
"To Bless the Space Between Us" by John O'Donohue, pg. 1-3
Joshua 1:9
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Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Hey creatives, actors, singers, dancers, and artists, you KNOW how hard it can be to look back at your past work. Whether, it's looking at self-tape auditions, performances, rehearsals, earlier artistic work, or masterpieces, we tend to experience anxiety over looking back on our work. In this episode, I talk about a major mindset shift that all creative people need when it comes to looking back on creative work so we can overcome this fear and be able to assess ourselves lovingly and intentionally so we can grow creatively!
We talk about:
Learning opportunities
Pairing critiques with positive feedback
The COURAGE it takes to do creative work!
And more!
References:
My church RCCG Restoration Live in this episode! Check us out if you're looking for an online church or you're in the NC area!
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Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
I'm so excited to share today's interview with Hannah Thompson with you today! Hannah is an incredible performing artist who recently made a move to NYC to become a full-time performing artist after teaching and performing for years.
In this interview, Hannah shares about:
Making bold pivots, knowing that your path will unfold as it ought to
Creating the life she wants for herself as an artist
Dealing with rejection and imposter syndrome
Finding auditions as a performer
This is THE episode to inspire and support any aspiring singers, actors, and creatives, so listen in!
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Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Your passion doesn’t sustain you, you sustain your passion! You maintain it, you grow it, you CHOOSE it again and again, even when you don’t “feel” it. If you are an aspiring or growing actor, singer, dancer, artist, or any other creative and you need help staying passionate when you feel unmotivated, listen in to my 3 tips for sustaining your passion as a creative!
In this episode, I reference:
- 2 Timothy 1:6
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Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Today's episode is a short encouragement for you to get your hopes up! Put your hope in the right thing - God's path for you as a creative - as opposed to a specific outcome. This is the only real way to have sustainable hope on your creative journey. I hope this encourages you today as you start a new week and month!
Major Update! Creatively Performing Arts: An Online Voice & Performing Arts Studio is an official business!
So, do you want to rediscover the joy of creativity through singing, & performing? Start your creative path at Creatively Performing Arts! Start singing today! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/class for drop-in singing classes or www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing for membership info! → Go to www.creativelybyestelle.com/coaching for beginner voice coaching or click HERE to schedule today!
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