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
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Singing and the performing arts are NOT inherently selfish.
The fact that you love to sing and want to take time outside of your job and daily life to train as a singer is not selfish. The fact that you want to build a career in the performing arts is not selfish. Here's why!
Also, listen in for a bit of a catch up and some announcements at the beginning of the episode. Let's chat!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio)
→ Join the Singing Tips & Technique
for Women Community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me HERE!
(hello@creativelybyestelle.com)
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Do you want to be a better, more confident singer but you struggle to build consistency?
Today, I'm sharing 3 things I've been doing to build consistency as a singer for a while now as well as what I help students with so that we can remind ourselves that we ARE singers because we sing regularly.
Consistency is key to feeling more confident in what we can do as singers and performers and creatives so listen in, take notes, and let me know which of these steps you are starting TODAY!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio)
→ Join the Singing Tips & Technique
for Women Community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me HERE!
(hello@creativelybyestelle.com)
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
Ever wonder how to warm up your voice every single day or what warm ups to start with? Today, you can sing along with several of my own warm ups that I do and that I lead students through to help warm up your entire range!
Some of these exercises borderline "technque exercises" too, helping you both start to vocalize while also focusing on engaging different registers of the voice, establishing forward placement, engaging airflow, and emphasizing articulation.
Be sure to come back to this to sing along as often as possible!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio)
→ Join the Singing Tips & Technique
for Women Community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me HERE!
(hello@creativelybyestelle.com)
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
Are you ready to feel confident and free around hitting "high notes" (this is relative for us all, of course :).
Get ready for 5 tips that I've used and that I help students through to feel more confident on notes that feel too high!
These tips are beginner-friendly but also should be taken one step at a time! I hope this helps - let me know if you have questions at hello@creativelybyestelle.com! Listen in!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio)
→ Join the Singing Tips & Technique
for Women Community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me HERE!
(hello@creativelybyestelle.com)
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
Do you struggle with fear around singing and becoming a better singer?
Do you wish you could become a professional level singer but you're afraid to even start?
Today, I want to give you three simple tools that will help you move past that fear, overcome it, and start building confidence as a singer, even if you're just starting! Listen in!
Referenced:
112 // 5 Vocal Warm Ups in UNDER 5 MINUTES! FOLLOW ALONG With These 5 SIMPLE Vocal Warm-Ups You Can Do Before You Sing!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio)
→ Join the Singing Tips & Technique
for Women Community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me HERE!
(hello@creativelybyestelle.com)
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Learn how to sing with confidence at my free Sing Confidently Masterclass happening TOMORROW!
Hi Singers! Do you only sing alone because you're scared to sing in public?
Do you wish you could feel comfortable singing on stage or in front of people but don't know how?
There are so many ways that stage fright can pop up for all of us singers, but in this episode I share to keys to starting to sing in public with confidence. This is very beginner-friendly, but also these keys are essential to all performing artists. Be sure to take action and apply! Listen in!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio)
→ Join the Singing Tips & Technique
for Women Community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me HERE!
(hello@creativelybyestelle.com)
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
Saturday May 17, 2025
Saturday May 17, 2025
Free Sing Confidently Masterclass happening on Tuesday!
Hi Singers! Do you know the song "Countdown" by Beyonce? At the very beginning, in just 3 seconds, she does an incredible vocal riff spanning more than an octave!! Have you ever wished you could actually sing that riff or sing a riff like that?
I'll be honest, I had a hard time learning this riff at first but then I realized all I had to do is break it down - you can too. Let's do it together! I'm breaking down and guiding you through this riff so that you can sing this riff with confidence too! Listen in!
Warm up episodes:
7 Minute Vocal Warm Up for Beginner Singers! // BONUS Episode!
One SIMPLE Vocal Exercise to Help You Sing Riffs and Runs! // Ep. 172
WHAT NEXT?
→ Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio)
→ Join the Singing Tips & Technique
for Women Community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me HERE!
(hello@creativelybyestelle.com)
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
Learn how to sing with confidence at my free Sing Confidently Masterclass HERE!
Hi Singers! Do you wish you could sing more or learn how to sing because you believe that you actually CAN sing?
Are you holding yourself back from singing even though you really love to sing and know that you could if you tried?
I'm going to list 5 reasons you might be holding yourself back from singing and resources to help you overcome them, starting now. Get ready to listen, take notes and take action! Listen in!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Voice Lesson Slots are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio)
→ Start the Sing Confidently Course for just $97 HERE!(www.creativelybyestelle.com/course)
→ Join the Singing Tips & Technique
for Women Community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me HERE!
(hello@creativelybyestelle.com)
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Learn how to sing with confidence at my free Sing Confidently Masterclass HERE!
Hi Singers! Are you ready to start vocal training, but need to start on a budget - and even for free?? I got you! In this episode, I'm sharing 3 ways your can start training your voice and growing as a singer - as an adult, beginner singer - for free, no matter how long it's been since you last sang. Be sure to take notes, listen again and again, and take action on at least one of these steps in this very tactical episode! I hope this helps. Listen in!
Episodes I reference:
76 // Start Singing WEEKLY! 5 Tips to Create a Practice Routine As a Beginner Singer or Performer
111 // SIMPLE Voice Training Every Performer Needs: 3 Steps to Creating Your Own Vocal Warm-Up!
Vocal Warm Ups for Beginners: Sing Along With This Simple Vocal Exercise! // Ep. 166
WHAT NEXT?
→ Voice Lesson Slot are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio)
→ Start the Sing Confidently Course for just $97 HERE!(www.creativelybyestelle.com/course)
→ Join the Singing Tips & Technique
for Women Community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me HERE!
(hello@creativelybyestelle.com)
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
Learn how to sing with confidence at my free Sing Confidently Masterclass HERE!
Hi Singers! Do you have an audition, concert, karaoke night, open mic night, etc coming up that you are NERVOUS about? I want to share with you the ONE major thing that I believe will help skyrocket your confidence at your next audition or performance! Instead of giving into fear and doubt, I encourage you to do this one thing, commit to it, and see if it changes your level of confidence! I truly believe this will help you and take your performance and audition skills to the next level. Listen in!
WHAT NEXT?
→ Voice Lesson Slot are open HERE! (www.creativelybyestelle.com/studio)
→ Start the Sing Confidently Course for just $97 HERE!(www.creativelybyestelle.com/course)
→ Join the Singing Tips & Technique
for Women Community HERE!
→ Join the email list HERE!
→ Email me HERE!
(hello@creativelybyestelle.com)
→ Leave a review HERE!
→ Share this episode with one of your friends who loves to sing too!