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Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - How to Sing, Sing Better, Singing Exercises for Beginners, Singing Tips, Vocal Tips

Estelle Idoko - Voice Teacher, Singing Coach, Singer, Actor,www.creativelybyestelle.com
Hi ladies! I am so excited to help you START singing with confidence so you can have more creative lives as aspiring performing artists! Do you wish you could sing more, but don’t have time or money for voice training? Do you want to get your voice back and sing better, but don’t know where to start or how to grow your vocal technique? Do you wish you had an outlet to sing outside of your busy life, but are afraid of what people will think? Do you wish your friends and family could hear you sing and be AMAZED at how good you sound - but you just don’t feel confident in your voice? Want to start auditioning and performing in community theatre...and maybe even professionally if you’re honest! Want to improve your vocal range and sing better? Want to get over stage fright and your fear of singing in front of others? Want to do vocal warm ups and start voice training and ACTUALLY see a difference in your voice? I get it, because I’ve been there! Hi, I’m Estelle, a Professional Singer, Actor, and Voice Teacher for aspiring female singers and performers in my online studio, Creatively Performing Arts. I also teach and music direct locally in North Carolina at various music studios and theaters! I’m also a theatre kid at heart even in my 20’s! I grew up performing, but the world kept telling me to save the arts for retirement or the weekends because they aren’t “serious pursuits”. So I didn’t focus on growing those skills as much in college and struggled to feel confident in my love for singing and performing. However, after college, I realized I had those creative gifts and passions for a reason. So, in spite of my fears, I decided to start growing my skills in singing, dancing, and acting! I began to build more confidence in my dreams and my voice as a singer over TIME. I want to help you do the same - build confidence in your singing voice and performance skills, so that you can live out your creative dreams! On this show, you’ll get beginner singing, performing, and creativity tips. You will learn how to sing with more confidence, how to train your voice, how to start performing on stage with confidence, how to go audition for community theatre and other shows, how to start singing at open mic nights and on social media, how to find ways to be creative every day, and MORE! You’ll even 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 so you can finally start singing and building confidence in your voice! 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

99 // Feeling Discouraged as a Singer, Actor, and Dancer? Turn Discouragement into Hope!

In today's episode, I'm reflecting on two key parts of my interview last week with Nyla Watson all about shifting your mindset about rejection and discouragement and giving yourself permission to sing, act, dance, perform, and be the best, most creative, version of yourself. I hope this encourages you to keep going! As always, thank you for being here! Live creatively 💜 Also, this week's GIVEAWAY, leading up to our 🎉100th episode🎉, is a FREE gorgeous planner and Amazon gift card! Just leave a...

Mar 28, 202314 min

98 // How to be a Musical Theatre Actor With HOPE and Book a Tour on Hadestown the Musical with Nyla Watson!

Today's interview is with the empowering Nyla Watson, a Broadway actor, singer, and founder of Queen Studios of Voice and Acting. She has a Masters in Vocal Performance from NYU and has performed in Showboat at Lincoln Center, The Wicked National Tour, The Color Purple National Tour, Waitress on Broadway, and is currently acting in the Hadestown National Tour! She shares her story, including how she started to sing and how God has truly led her creative journey, like with her audition process fo...

Mar 20, 202356 minEp. 132

97 // How to Be a Better Singer: 3 Tips to ACTUALLY Improve Your Singing Voice!

Hi guys! Today, I'm sharing a few things I've done in the last couple of years to intentionally grow as a singer to provide practical insight for anyone looking to become a better singer. These are things I believe we can all do to train our voices and become more confident as singers and performers. What do you think? Listen in and let me know! Also, I share about this week's GIVEAWAY, since I'm doing GIVEAWAYS every episode leading up to our 🎉100th episode!🎉 This weeK's giveaway is a Starbuc...

Mar 13, 202321 min

96 // Drea Lopez on Co-Writing a Latin Grammy Award Winning Song and Helping Creatives on Their Journey of Pursuit

Today's interview is with the amazing Drea Lopez, a multi-faceted creative, podcast host, and singer/songwriter who won her first Latin Grammy with Gloria Estefan's album "#Brazil305" as a co-writer on the song "Cuando Hay Amor" . Her podcast, "The Journey of Pursuit" , is a show "created to highlight creative entrepreneur’s journeys" and has charted on Apple Podcast Charts across the world! Drea shares her journey from studying music business to interning at Emilio Estefan's studio, becoming a ...

Mar 06, 20231 hr 2 min

95 // Just START! Start Your Career in the Performing Arts

Hey performers! I'm spilling tea today and sharing my story so far as someone who pivoted from the medical field to the arts! This has not been a straightforward path AT ALL and I almost didn't want to share this story for fear of what people might think of me. But, I hope this story encourages you to know that you have God-given creative gifts that matter, but you have to start using and growing them. I hope you feel encouraged to start your creative journey in spite of your fears and doubts. A...

Feb 28, 202336 min

94 // How to Sing and Express Your Creative Talents with Confidence!

Hey hey! This week's episode is the recording from last night's live podcast recording on Instagram @creativelyperformingarts ! I dig into whether it's selfish to be an artist, how to start exploring singing, acting, and other creative talents by looking at what you already have around you, the importance of being generous with your gifts, and not letting lack of confidence stop you. Thank you so much for being here and please let me know if you have any questions or thoughts about today's episo...

Feb 21, 202316 min

LIVE Podcast Recording Tonight at 8:30pm EST! Q & A on Exploring Your Creative Talents with Confidence

Hey friends! Today, we're doing something a little different. I'll be recording the podcast live tonight on Instagram @creativelyperformingarts ! Come with your questions about whether it's selfish to be an artist, fear of starting to sing, act, and dance, and how to move through these to start using your creative gifts with confidence! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE ! → You'll also get the free Confident Performer Workshop replay if you sign up this week! → Don't forget to JOIN TH...

Feb 20, 20232 min

93 // How to Put Yourself Out There as a Singer and Performer to Build Confidence!

Hey performers and creatives! Today's episode is a live I did a couple weeks ago about how it takes both practice and putting yourself out there to build confidence as a singer and performer. I get into some practical ways you can do this and inspire you to take that step of courage to just start. Listen in! Keep creating 💜 → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → You'll also get the free Confident Performer Workshop replay if you sign up this week! → Don't forget to JOIN THE PERFORMING ...

Feb 13, 202317 min

92 // Become a Musician, Overcome Perfection, and Collaborate with Other Creatives with Mofetolu!

Hey performers and creatives! Today's incredible interview is with Mofetolu, of Mofetolu Music, a musician, singer-songwriter, and producer who recently released his debut album, Unvoiced! He shares how he got started as a musician (and how you can too!), the challenges he's faced, how his faith has inspired his music, the impact of community on his creativity, and how we can all overcome perfectionism to use our gifts. I loved talking with him, as I know him personally to be such a genuine and ...

Feb 06, 202337 min

91 // The Narrow Way to Broadway and the Courage to Pivot as Creatives with Emma Nussbaum and Phillip Rast! PART 2

Hey hey performers and creatives, here is part two of my conversation with Emma Nussbaum and Phillip Rast of Narrow Way to Broadway! Emma and Phillip are co-hosts of NWAY TO BWAY , the podcast and blog all about highlighting Christian artists in the theater industry and empowering artists along their faith journeys. You will hear about them going from dreaming of Broadway and studying musical theatre to trusting God's leading to use their creative gifts in unexpected, incredibly beautiful ways. ...

Jan 31, 202345 min

90 // The Narrow Way to Broadway and the Courage to Pivot as Creatives with Emma Nussbaum and Phillip Rast! PART 1

Hey hey performers and creatives, get ready to be INSPIRED, challenged, and blessed in today's episode! This is part one of my conversation with Emma Nussbaum and Phillip Rast of Narrow Way to Broadway! Emma and Phillip are co-hosts of NWAY TO BWAY , the podcast and blog all about highlighting Christian artists in the theater industry and empowering artists along their faith journeys. You will hear about them going from dreaming of Broadway and studying musical theatre to trusting God's leading ...

Jan 23, 202329 min

89 // Mix Voice vs. Head Voice vs. Chest Voice? Singing Tips for Starting to Sing in Your Mix Voice!

Here's a mini-dose of INSPIRATION mixed (haha, pun not intended) with practical, tactical brilliance (Hamilton reference 🙂 ). If you get lost in all the words like chest voice, head voice, mixing, etc, honestly same! Here's what I've learned so far, and I know it will help, so be sure to apply these tips and let me know how it goes! I also hope this reminds you to start wherever you are and be open to the process of developing as an artist. Listen in and take action! → DON'T FORGET! Join the fr...

Jan 18, 202314 min

88 // Change Your View of Failure as an Artist and Impact Others Through Your Creativity with Tiffany Byrd Harrison!

Hey friends, today's episode is going to encourage you SO much! Tiffany Byrd Harrison is an actor, video creator of comedic skits, and founder of Redemption in Media, a production company. She shares about pivoting her perspective from "failing" to learning, being committed to her artistry and faith in God, the importance of discipline and technique for actors and all creatives, her vision for Redemption in Media, and knowing there is someone waiting for your creativity on the other side of fear...

Jan 16, 202351 min

87 // Are Faith and Creativity Mutually Exclusive?? Creating with Christ in 2023!

Happy New Year! Today, I share a mini-episode about my heart for the show this year! My relationship with Jesus has literally saved my life and given me the desire to create to glorify God and serve others, so I want to let the light of creating with Christ shine this year! If you're curious about that, listen in. I can't wait to inspire you to use your God-given creative gifts in singing, acting, and dancing this year! → Don't forget to JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY and connect with other perform...

Jan 09, 202316 min

86 // Here’s to The Creative Process & Living Creatively in 2023!

Thank you so much for being with me this year! And thank God for bringing us this far in our artistic journeys! Today's episode is the last official one of the year. This is a live video recording I did for today's podcast on my IG @creativelyperformingarts where I reflect on this year and look forward to more creative inspiration in 2023. I also offer some encouragement to you as you go through ups and downs as a singer, dancer, actor, and artist. Lastly, I share about the FREE, LIVE WORKSHOP c...

Dec 20, 202215 min

85 // Struggling With Comparison as a Singer and Performer? How to Love Your Singing Voice!

Today, I share some of my process over the last couple of years to learn about mixing vs. belting, vibrato, singing musical theatre, and really getting to know and LOVE my voice! I share a couple of things that have helped me become more confident as a singer, performer, and creative by helping me love my singing. If you've struggled with comparison or self-doubt as a singer, I hope hearing my story on this episode will gives you some insight into learning to love and appreciate your own God-giv...

Dec 12, 202215 minEp. 150

84 // Sherri Raeford on Becoming a Theatre Artist, Choosing Curiosity Over Fear, and Building Community through the Shared Radiance Performing Arts Company!

Today's conversation with Sherri Raeford will truly light a fire in your heart to do the thing you've been wanting to do creatively and let your star shine as a singer, dancer, actor, and creative! Sherri is a theatre educator, actor, director, and the founder/artistic director of Shared Radiance Performing Arts Company. She's also a Shakespeare QUEEN, ballroom dancer, and one of the kindest people you'll meet. She shares her journey of studying at the Globe Theatre in London, overcoming self-do...

Dec 05, 202249 min

83 // Overcome Your Challenges and Limiting Beliefs as a Singer and Performer!

Hey Performers! Today's episode is a quick dose of inspiration to keep going even when you face challenges - big or small - in your creative journey. You may come up against barriers vocally or as a singer, dancer, actor, creative, and performer, but there is beauty in being along for the ride, facing your feelings, and continuing on. On the other side of that challenge is a stronger you who is suddenly living more creatively! And as always, remember that you are not alone in this journey. God, ...

Nov 28, 20227 min

82 // Lynn Bullock on Dancing in Ministry, Staying Curious, and Refusing to Waste Your God-Given Gifts

Hey hey! I am so thankful to you for being here! Today's episode my interview with Pastor Lynn Bullock, a dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, and author of In The Beginning, God Created...Dance! In this interview, Lynn shares how she went from having little to no formal dance training until the age of 21 (it's NOT too late to start dancing!) to moving to New York, then back to the south, with God giving her opportunities to dance and teach all the while! She found ways to develop and use her c...

Nov 21, 202249 min

81 // Audition Storytime! PLUS, 4 Steps to Choosing Your Song for Auditions and Performances!

In today's episode, I chat with you about what I learned from a recent audition and fun theatre experience, plus I share simple steps to find a song for your next audition or performance! If you've ever struggled with picking a song to sing, this episode is for you! And be sure to share it with another singer you love! 🙂 → Let me know what you thought! DM me on IG @estelleavbuere ! → Don't forget to JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY and connect with other performing artists and let me know what you t...

Nov 14, 202219 min

80 // Struggling With Confidence as an Aspiring Singer, Actor, or Dancer? You Might Be Missing One Key Thing.

Action step for today's episode → JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY ! Do you struggle with confidence when it comes to starting to sing, perform, and be creative? Do you wish you knew how to build confidence in yourself as you start looking for auditions, going to dance classes, and taking voice lessons? You might be missing one important thing. That is COMMUNITY! This can make such an impact on your creative journey and I talk in depth about this on today's episode! Listen in and let me know what you...

Nov 07, 202223 min

79 // Get Curious About Your Creative Gifts - Midweek Motivation!

Hey performer! Take action TODAY by telling me how you're getting curious about your creative interests → DM me on IG @estelleavbuere! I'm so excited about today's midweek motivation for aspiring singers, actors, and dancers. This is your reminder to start with curiosity and imagine the possibilities! Get curious about what interests, whether that means looking up nearby theatre auditions, searching for open mic nights, or posting a video of you singing on Tiktok. Get curious and get started! An...

Nov 03, 202210 min

78 // How to Build a Creative Business and Brand as an Actor and Become a Resilient Artist with Jenna Leigh Miller!

Hey Performers! Today's episode is such a treat because I got to talk to Jenna Leigh Miller! Jenna is a theatre actor, singer, dancer, social media manager and CEO of Problem Solved by Jenna , where she is a theatre and brand coach for actors! She shares her journey so far as an actor and entrepreneur, including how she went from being booked and busy to building a creative business during the pandemic that now supports her acting career. She will absolutely inspire you to make the most of your ...

Oct 31, 202247 min

77 // Insecurity, Fear, and Growth as an Actor and Performer - Lessons From My First ”Official” Acting Job! Spilling TEA!

Have you ever had an experience that felt like a "first" for you as an actor, singer, dancer, or performer? I recently had one while playing Hermia in A Midsummer Night's Dream with a fantastic theatre company and I had some lessons to learn! I'm sharing them with you today. I hope this encourages you that even though you might experience fear and insecurity when you start doing something that feels a little new, it is SO worth it! I'm here cheering you on! → Ready to SING with CONFIDENCE? Come ...

Oct 25, 202225 min

76 // Start Singing WEEKLY! 5 Tips to Create a Practice Routine As a Beginner Singer or Performer

Hey Performer! I know it can feel overwhelming when we think of all the amazing things we want to do - perform on stages, sing incredible songs, etc. But let's start with simple things we can do weekly to start using our creative gifts! In this episode, I give you easy steps to start singing on a weekly basis, plus some real life examples. This is a fun one! → Ready to SING? Come try Beginner Voice Coaching with me! → Visit www.creativelybyestelle.com/sing or click HERE to schedule today! → Don'...

Oct 17, 202225 min

75 // Going From Fear and Uncertainty to Choosing a Creative Path - Part 2

Hey hey! Today's episode is part two of an interview I did on the Creative Conversations Podcast, where the amazing Briana Elmore has conversations with other creatives. This part of the episode goes more in depth on where I am now and what it looks like to be in the middle of the creative journey! I hope this interview inspires you to overcome whatever fear you have in pursuing your creative passions and that it reminds you you're not alone. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS HUGE 50% OFF DEAL!! If you wan...

Oct 10, 202234 min

74 // Going From Fear and Uncertainty to Choosing a Creative Path - Part 1

Hey hey! Today's episode is a throwback to an interview I did on Creative Conversations Podcast, where the amazing Briana Elmore has conversations with other creatives. I'm sharing part one of the interview, where I spill the tea on some of the twists and turns in my creative journey so far. I go in depth on my journey from college to med school and where I am now! I hope this interview inspires you to overcome whatever fear you have in pursuing your creative passions and that it reminds you you...

Oct 04, 202228 min

73 // 3 Reasons You Can and SHOULD Start Singing Again!

Hey performer! Have you ever wondered if you should try to start singing again? Do you find yourself singing in the car or shower 24/7 and wish you could be doing that more? Do you dream of performing on stage or growing your vocal range, but just don't have the motivation to start? I get it! You might need a few good reasons to intentionally start searching for opportunities to sing, whether at open mic nights, voice lessons, auditions, etc! So, in today's episode I share 3 reasons why you SHOU...

Sep 26, 202216 min

72 // The Number ONE Way to Build Confidence as a Beginner Singer and Performer!

Hey performers! Are you rediscovering your craft as an actor, singer, or dancer? Is lack of confidence stopping you from auditioning and boldly pursuing an artistic goal or creative outlet? In today's episode, I talk about the number ONE thing I believe you can do today to really build your confidence as you start singing and performing again. This one mental shift will help you finally get to that voice lesson, go to that audition, or join that dance group! Listen in! Referenced in this episode...

Sep 19, 202214 min

71 // Is it SELFISH to Be Creative? Should I Be Ashamed of my Passion for Singing, Acting, or Dancing? What Does God Think of My Creative Gifts? Listen in!

→ JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY ! Hey Performers! I know what it's like to doubt your creative gifts as an aspiring singer, actor, dancer, and performing artist. I know what it's like to wonder if you're selfish because you're a professional actor or performer and you truly love your craft - but you wonder if the arts help other people. Maybe you wonder if the arts are actually useful. Maybe you feel looked down on because you're an artist. I wanted to share some thoughts about the question...

Sep 14, 202215 minEp. 66
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