Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Singing Tips for Musical Theatre Actors, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, How to Sing Better

<p><span style="font-weight:400;">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!</span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;">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?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;"></span><span style="font-weight:400;">Do you want to feel confident in your voice at auditions or on-stage, but don’t know how to develop your vocal technique?</span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;">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?</span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;">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!</span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;">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!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">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!</span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;">I want to help you do the same - </span><em><b>build confidence in your singing voice so you can live your creative dreams!</b></em><b><br /></b><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;">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!</span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;">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.</span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;">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!</span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;">Alright choir lovers and theatre-kids-turned-theatre-adults, this is your time.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">Start singing with CONFIDENCE today!</span></p>

Confident Singing Lessons from a Production of Once On This Island // Ep. 288

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!      

12-04
10:30

A SIMPLE Voice Practice Routine for Singers to Do at Home! // Ep. 287

SHOP THE CYBER MONDAY FLASH SALE 12/1! Code: CYBER  >>> creativelybyestelle.com/studio  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!      

12-01
19:48

If Fear is Stopping You From Becoming a Confident Singer & Performer, Listen in // Ep. 286

SHOP THE BLACK FRIDAY SALE 11/28-11/29! Code: BLACK  >>> creativelybyestelle.com/studio  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!        

11-27
14:20

Want to Become a Stronger, Better Singer? Develop This Important Skill! // Ep. 285

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!      

11-24
27:55

Vocal Warm Up of the Day - Sing along! // Ep. 284

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!        

11-20
08:42

3 Ways to Develop Your Singing Voice as a Musical Theatre Actor // Ep. 283

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!      

11-17
23:26

5 Minute Vocal Warm up for Musical Theatre Performers! // Ep. 282

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!          

11-13
10:31

Is Breath Support Your Biggest Vocal Technique Issue? What to ACTUALLY Focus On // Ep. 281

VOICE LESSON WAITLIST →  Creativelybyestelle.com/studio   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!      

11-10
19:08

Vocal Warm Ups for Singers With Vocal Fatigue // Ep. 280

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!        

11-06
18:48

Become a Better Singer & Performing Artist Through Rest // Ep. 279

Hi singers! I'm SO excited to be back with you after a period of rest - which is exactly what we're talking about today! What is something that we as performers truly need so deeply but often forget about and ignore? It's rest. It's hard for many of us to prioritize this, myself included.   But I want to share a few things that I'm seeing improve in my practice and career as a performing artist as I look forward to a season of intentionally resting. Listen in!   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!        

11-03
20:39

10 Minute Vocal Warm Up To Use Before You Sing Today! // Ep. 278

Want to be a better singer but don't know how to warm up your voice? Sing along with me before your next practice session, audition, or performance!   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!      

09-24
13:10

What's Stopping You From Living a CREATIVE Life? // Ep. 267

Do you feel stuck and blocked from living a creative life? Do you wish you could be singing, dancing, performing, writing songs, and creating more but something is in your way? Today, I want to help you get to the bottom of what is TRULY in your way right now and give you some tips, support, and examples to get around what might be stopping you from singing more, performing on stage with confidence, taking dance classes, starting to write songs, and more. Listen in!   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!      

09-18
13:23

5 Steps to Start Doing Musical Theatre as an Adult // Ep. 266

Do you love to sing, act, and perform - but you've taken some time away from the arts? Are you ready to do musical theatre again as an adult but you have no idea where to start?   Today, I'm breaking down 5 simple steps to help you get back into the theatre space and grow as a musical theatre singer and actor starting right now.  I'm sharing simple action steps that I've taken as well so take notes and get ready to take action. Listen in!   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!      

09-15
17:10

How to Sing When Life Feels Busy and Overwhelming // Ep. 265

Do you want to sing better, feel more confident on stage, and audition for musicals as an adult but you're in a busy, overwhelming season? Are your dreams of growing as a singer, building confidence as a performer, and being more creative falling to the wayside? In today's episode, I want to share a simple tool to support you right now. As always, I hope this reminds you that you CAN become a confident singer.  Listen in!   WHAT NEXT? → Ready to take action to build confidence as a singer? Check out the Sing Confidently Course HERE (creativelybyestelle.com/course)!   → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or our free Facebook community HERE!   → Join the email list HERE!   → Email me HERE! (hello@creativelybyestelle.com)   → Leave a review HERE!   → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!      

09-04
11:02

Musical Theatre Vocal Warm Up Help You Practice Belting - Beginner-Friendly! // Ep. 264

Do you ever sing musical theatre songs and wish you could belt out the high notes with power? I want to help you develop your belt with ease so you can do just that - so let's go go through these vocal exercises together! I start with some info about mix-belting, then jump into the warm up - volume warning at abou 7 mins, 30 secs.  Get ready to sing!   WHAT NEXT? → Ready to take action to build confidence as a singer? Check out the Sing Confidently Course HERE (creativelybyestelle.com/course)!   → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or our free Facebook community HERE!   → Join the email list HERE!   → Email me HERE! (hello@creativelybyestelle.com)   → Leave a review HERE!   → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!      

09-01
25:25

How to Keep Singing, Performing, & Creating When You Feel Like Giving Up // Ep. 263

Don't give up. That's what I want you to hear as a performer, singer, and creative right now. If it's feeling hard, if it's feeling like it won't work, or if you're feeling down on your dreams, this episode is here to support you. Today, I'm sharing two major things to do when you want to give up on becoming a confident singer, becoming a performer, and creating a life/career you love. Listen in!   WHAT NEXT? → Ready to take action to build confidence as a singer? Check out the Sing Confidently Course HERE (creativelybyestelle.com/course)!   → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or our free Facebook community HERE!   → Join the email list HERE!   → Email me HERE! (hello@creativelybyestelle.com)   → Leave a review HERE!   → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!        

08-28
14:21

Want to Become a Confident Singer? Singing Tips No One Wants to Hear! // Ep. 262

Are you on a journey of building confidence as a singer, performer, actor...and wish you knew what ACTUALLY works to help you build confidence? Today, I want to share the actual things that have helped me feel more confident in my voice and that work for my voice/performing arts students.   These are the things we sometimes don't want to hear but truly make the difference to us as artists. You CAN become more confident in your voice and your skills over time, and I'm right there with you doing these steps too!   WHAT NEXT? → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or our free Facebook community HERE!   → Join the email list HERE!   → Email me HERE! (hello@creativelybyestelle.com)   → Leave a review HERE!   → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!      

08-25
21:18

Becoming a Performer and Singer as an Adult - 3 Things to Focus On // Ep. 261

Hi friend - are you in the process of becoming a full-time performing artist? Are you starting to pursue your craft as a singer, dancer, actor, and performer with more intention? I completely understand how overwhelming it can feel to pursue this career, which is why I'm sharing 3 things I'm really focusing on in this particularly busy season of my life as a full-time music teacher, voice teacher, and performer. I hope this supports you and gives you more direction and clarity as you build a career or side hustle in the performing arts. Listen in!   WHAT NEXT? → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or our free Facebook community HERE!   → Join the email list HERE!   → Email me HERE! (hello@creativelybyestelle.com)   → Leave a review HERE!   → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!      

08-21
13:10

Try These Vocal Exercises To Help You Start to Belt Without Strain! // Ep. 260

Hi performers! Do you want to know what exactly belting is, how you can develop a strong belt, and how you can belt out higher notes - without straining? Today's episode is super practical with a breakdown of the vocal technique of belting, some important aspects of technique to work on in order to develop a belt, and vocal exercises that you can sing along with and come back to in order to start developing your belt technique. Listen in and get ready to sing!   WHAT NEXT? → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or our free Facebook community HERE!   → Join the email list HERE!   → Email me HERE! (hello@creativelybyestelle.com)   → Leave a review HERE!   → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!      

08-18
20:09

The Reality of Pursuing a Performing Arts Career in Your 20's // Ep. 259

Are you at the beginning stages of building a career or side hustle in the performing arts but don't know where to start? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the things you're doing? Or do you wish you didn't feel so alone on your journey? I'm here to share where I am right now as an adult in my 20's pursuing a career in the performing arts. I hope this helps you feel less alone and shows you that it is possible to maintain a fully creative life and career - even if it's super busy at times.  At the end of this episode, I share a visual that has helped me lay out all the things I'm doing in my career and figure out what to prioritize. Listen in!   WHAT NEXT? → Want more support? Join our free Instagram community HERE ( and follow me :) or our free Facebook community HERE!   → Join the email list HERE!   → Email me HERE! (hello@creativelybyestelle.com)   → Leave a review HERE!   → Share this episode with another aspiring singer/performer!      

08-16
20:03

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