93. Why You Still Sound ‘Too Musical Theatre’ in Pop/Rock Auditions (and How to Fix It)
Update: 2025-10-27
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What does "you sound too musical theatre" actually mean?? (Hint: it’s rarely just about your voice) Today we're giving you clear, actionable tools to bridge the stylistic gap between Broadway polish and pop/rock authenticity.
In this episode, we unpack:
- The most common “too musical theatre” habits—and how to fix them.
- Why “vocal color” is your new best friend: from Billie Eilish breathiness to Whitney Houston wails.
- How rhythm, vibrato, and vowel choices shape your stylistic credibility.
- Acting differences between musical theatre storytelling and pop/rock performance.
- Cynthia’s hot take: why imitation might just be the fastest way to expand your color palette.
Whether you’re auditioning for Moulin Rouge, Come From Away, or a 54 Below concert, this conversation will help you understand context, make smarter vocal choices, and finally feel confident crossing over into pop/rock.
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