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 Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Want to work on falsetto and belting with me? Let's sing in a voice lesson!
Hi Singers! I can't wait for you to hear this voice lesson with one of my students, David, who worked on transitioning to his light, mode 2 voice - also known as falsetto!
You'll hear that I cut a lot out of the song in order to shorten it, but you'll get to hear his incredible growth with just ONE song out of the two songs we worked on in JUST ONE HOUR of a lesson, plus you get a taste of my coaching style.
We discuss:
- modifying vowels for belting
- choosing when to start the transition to falsetto
- getting the right abdominal engagement
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 Mar 12, 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Want to get exercises for YOUR voice? Let's sing in a voice lesson!
Hi Singers! Do you have trouble singing through the breaks in your voice? Do you wish you could sing in all parts of your voice without cracking as much?
This voice technique exercise is focused on helping you build:
- the technique of transitioning through your register breaks
- coordinating your muscles for what we call "mix technique"
- building the stretch, slight compression, and vowel shaping needed for belting in mix technique
Get ready to sing along!
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 Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Hi Singers - let's talk vocal technique!! Today, I'm sharing one aspect of vocal technique that's essential for us developing and building confidence in our singing voices! I also share a brief vocal exercise to help you start developing this technique. The beauty of healthy technique is that when you work on it consistently you WILL hear and feel changes in your voice. We discuss...
- being consistent as a singer
- being intentional about your practice time
- singing with passion
- why vowel modification matters
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 Mar 05, 2026
Thursday Mar 05, 2026
Happy Thursday, Singer! Get your voice ready to sing today! Feel free to do some physical stretches before you start and enjoy singing something you love after this.
Want to get exercises for YOUR voice? Let's sing in a voice lesson!
This warm up will span through your entire range (in general) and focuses on helping you transition between vocal registers with both "back" resonance and "forward" resonance. Hope you enjoy!
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 Mar 02, 2026
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Today's conversation is one I've been DREAMING of for years. This conversation is with Eleri Ward, Singer-Songwriter and Actor who went from creating gorgeous indie-folk renditions of Stephen Sondheim songs in her closet to recently releasing her debut album, Internal Rituals. She shares her journey from training as a musical theatre performer to exploring her unique voice, creating her own work, and beginning musical theatre composing as well. We dig into her creative journey and the journey we are all on, tackling topics such as:
- Planting seeds and harvesting fruit as a creative
- Trusting along the creative journey - and being patient
- Building confidence in her unique voice
- Being creative in how you use your voice
- Songwriting and producing her own music
This is a MUST-LISTEN. And a share with your friends episode! 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 Feb 26, 2026
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Are you having a day where you really don't feel like warming up or singing at all? I get it. As singers and performers, sometimes we take action even when we aren't feeling it. But we can do it our way! Let's keep it easy today with this chill, simple vocal warm up for when you don't feel like singing.
Want to get exercises for your voice? Come book a lesson with me!
We'll get into simple SOVT exercises using - lip buzzes
- hums
- sirens
and 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 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Hi performer! Want to build confidence as a singer but struggling to love your own voice? Are you constantly comparing your singing voice to other singers? Ok no more of that! Here are 7 things you can do starting today to grow a love for YOUR voice. Listen in to learn...
- How recording yourself can be a tool to help you as a singer
- How to stop comparing your voice
- How to find joy in singing again
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
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