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 Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
→ Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup
Hi performers! These two vocal exercises have helped me get to my high notes, and I've used these two with students as well. Now, I'd love to share them with you! You'll start by singing along, then I'll break down why this helps you and what you can try next!
These are more focused on technique but can also be used as a general warm up or part of a general warm up before your next lesson, audition, or performance. Sing along!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle
→ Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :)
or Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Are you struggling with your confidence as a singer?
Do you find yourself comparing your voice, feeling uncertain when you sing, or hesitating in auditions?
I recently saw a show, Once On This Island, at Theatre Raleigh and was FLOORED by the amount of talent and confidence these performers had. They did not hesitate in sharing their voices and neither should you. So how can you get to that point as a singer? Listen in!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle
→ Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup
→ Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :)
or Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
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Hi Performer! If you know you could be practicing more as a singer but you never know what to do exactly, this episode is for you. Today, I'm sharing a simple, step-by-step structure that you can use to train your voice every day and every week. No more guessing or hesitating! This is a tried and true voice practice routine that has helped me and my students develop their voice technique, build confidence as performers, and sing with more freedom for years now. Listen in!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle
→ Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup
→ Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :)
or Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
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Hi Performer, I really, really understand the fear you're feeling. Fear of not being good enough to audition. Fear of your voice cracking. Fear of "sounding bad". Fear of pursuing a career as a performer. Whatever the fear is, it's so easy for us to let it stop us from developing our voices and building confidence as singers.
Today, I'm sharing a bit of my own journey with fear, and three steps to take to move through the fear so you can become the singer, performer, and creative you were made to be. Listen in!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle
→ Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup
→ Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :)
or Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Hi Performers! Your voice is unique. You have a gift to give as a singer, performing artist, and creative and it's time to stop hiding that gift!
Instead, it's time to develop it. I'm going to share a specific skill that you can start to develop today to truly help you become a stronger, bolder, and "better" singer. Be sure to take notes and take ACTION as well (and DM me if you did @creativelybyestelle) . Listen in!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle
→ Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup
→ Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :)
or Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Hi Performers! Another day, another vocal warm up, right? Yes! To make sure you develop your voice consistently, keep up with warm ups that you love! This is a general warm up, starting in the "middle voice", going up to head voice, then mixing and going down to chest voice. Get ready to sing along!
Want to get exercises geared towards your voice and the song/genre you want to work on as an aspiring or professional performer? Try a lesson with me!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle
→ Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup
→ Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :)
or Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Hi Performers! It's so important to develop your vocal skills and build confidence in your voice in order to become a Musical Theatre Actor.
As a performer, especially in the musical theatre space, focusing on building vocal technique and developing your singing voice are crucial. So today, I'm so excited to share with you three specific things to focus on while you're preparing for your next audition or working on the show you're in.
Be sure to choose at least one of these to focus on this week (let me know which one you choose here!). I hope these help and be sure to listen to the episodes I reference (listed below). Listen in!
Episodes I Reference:
3 Singing Practice Techniques to Overcome Fear of "Singing Badly" // Ep. 225
89 // Mix Voice vs. Head Voice vs. Chest Voice? Singing Tips for Starting to Sing in Your Mix Voice!
Sing Higher Notes and Start Mixing with This Vocal Warm Up! // BONUS Episode
Chest Voice, Head Voice, "Mix", and More! All About Vocal Registers for Female Singers! // Ep. 254
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Sing Confidently Course - creativelybyestelle.com/course
→ Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :)
or Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Hi Performers! Today's vocal warm up (starting at 3mins.) will help you start to coordinate your muscles so that you can more easily develop your mix between your chest and your head voice, and build your belt technique as well!
It's about 5 1/2 minutes long from about 3:00mins-8:30mins. :)
If you feel like your voice isn't producing the mix or belt you really want, you're comparing your voice to singers on Tiktok and Youtube or Broadway cast recordings, and you just don't feel confident in your ability to sing musical theatre songs, these vocal warm ups will help you get started on your journey of feeling confident in your mix & belt technique - which is essential for being a musical theatre performer! Listen in and sing along!
Warm ups: Focus on resonance, chord closure, and mix-belt- Hum-ah- Gee-gee-gee on a 5th- Ha on an octave - Mmm-I Know x4 through mix and into chest voice
WHAT NEXT?
→ Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Sing Confidently Course - creativelybyestelle.com/course
→ Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :)
or Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
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You think breath support is the main issue, because you've heard things like "use your diaphragm" or "take a bigger breath". But really, you know how to breath. So what is ACTUALLY the issue?
Why are you actually struggling to hold out notes or sing with power? I'm here to tell you and give you ONE practical takeaway and ONE vocal exercise to practice this week. Listen in!
P.s., You can improve your singing practically and feel more confident in your voice from the very first lesson you book with me! If you join the waitlist before lessons officially open on Wednesday, November 12th you will receive:
- first access to lesson slots
- $20 off the lesson coupon
- bonus vocal warm up sent to you when you book
VOICE LESSON WAITLIST → Creativelybyestelle.com/studio
WHAT NEXT?
→ Voice Lessons - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Sing Confidently Course - creativelybyestelle.com/course
→ Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :)
or Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
VOICE LESSON WAITLIST → Creativelybyestelle.com/studio
Hi Performer! Is your voice cracking, straining, and fatigued? It's normal for you as a performing artist to get tired after doing multiple auditions, performances, going to concerts, etc., especially if you're just starting to perform again as an adult and pursue this career seriously.
So, I want to share some vocal warm ups that are geared towards:
- increasing blood flow to your vocalis muscles and the other muscles you use to sing
- working through your different registers with ease
- engaging breath without too much pressure on your voice!
I hope this helps you! Sing along!
P.s., You CAN improve your singing practically and feel more confident in your voice from the very first lesson you book with me! If you join the waitlist before lessons officially open on Wednesday, November 12th you will receive:
- first access to lesson slots
- $20 off the lesson coupon
- bonus vocal warm up sent to you when you book
VOICE LESSON WAITLIST → Creativelybyestelle.com/studio
WHAT NEXT?
→ Voice Lessons - creativelybyestelle.com/studio
→ Sing Confidently Course - creativelybyestelle.com/course
→ Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :)
or Facebook community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me - hello@creativelybyestelle.com
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!