→ JOIN THE FREE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY TO COLLABORATE AND CONNECT WITH OTHER CREATIVES ! Have you ever thought to yourself or said aloud, "I love to sing but i'm not confident in my voice yet?". Do you find singing hacks and singing tips online, but don't feel like your voice is good enough to apply them? This thought that your voice isn't good enough or you're not confident enough can limit you from building confidence and starting to sing at all. Let's talk about how we can move past this l...
Sep 25, 2023•14 min
→ JOIN THE FREE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY TO COLLABORATE AND CONNECT WITH OTHER CREATIVES ! Do you fear what people will think of you, whether people will reject you or doubt you, or whether you will be accepted because of your big, creative dreams? Or maybe you want to pursue a professional career, creative outlet, or hobby in singing, theatre, etc, but fear not getting the outcome you'd like? Don't let the fear of other people's rejection or not immediately achieving your creative goals stop y...
Sep 18, 2023•16 min
Have you been warming up your voice but it's all guesswork and you're not sure what to sing next? Or maybe you don't warm up at all because you don't know where to start? Here is a SIMPLE vocal warm up you can follow along with and do in 3 minutes (!) to increase blood flow to your vocal chords and prepare your vocal chords to sing. Please note: - Please DO NOT sing any notes that do not feel comfortable! - Check in with a voice coach one-on-one so you can build on this warm up and/or if you hav...
Sep 11, 2023•3 min
Welcome to Sing Confidently, Live Creatively, a podcast of the Creatively Performing Arts studio ! Do you struggle with doubting yourself as a singer, actor, and dancer? Do you feel imposter syndrome at auditions, performances, rehearsals, etc? Trust me, I understand. If you're just starting to sing and audition and perform again, this feeling might come up. Here are 3 tips to help you face that imposter syndrome and move past it so you can sing confidently and stay in the moment as a performer....
Sep 04, 2023•16 min
Do you want to sing or perform a dance or monologue with confidence on stage at your local choir or community theatre or open mic night? Are you looking for tips to sing with confidence? In today's episode, I reflect on a recent open mic night experience and share 3 tips you can use to put yourself out there with boldness. We talk about being open to every opportunity as a beginner singer, actor, dancer, and performer. We talk about having a go-to song/piece ready, and of course, STARTING, but s...
Aug 28, 2023•15 min
Do you want to start singing or sing better but don't know how to hold out long notes? Do you run out of breath whenever you sing fast songs or read long monologues in auditions? Do you want better breath support and breath management as an actor or singer but don't know where to start? Start here! Here are simple breath support tips to help you get started thinking about your breathing as a singer, actor, and performer as you're just getting started! If you have any follow up questions, email m...
Aug 21, 2023•16 min
Do you want to start a creative passion project or even change to a career in the arts? Do you wish you had the courage to simply start dancing? Do you want to build confidence as a singer, dancer, or creative artist? Listen to part 2 of Tallis Strub's interview to hear how she pivoted into a passion project that became her career in dance! This will inspire you to take the first steps to finally start dancing, performing, and using the creative gifts and talents that you know you have, TODAY! C...
Aug 14, 2023•16 min
Are you a singer who also loves to dance? Do you have multiple creative gifts and talents that you want to use? Today's episode is part 1 of my conversation with Tallis Strub, a dancer, dance studio owner, and coach who is helping people ARISE into their God-given creativity, gifts, and calling! This first part of our conversation is sure to inspire you to START living creatively and trusting God with your artistic interests and talents. Enjoy, and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW and tune ...
Aug 07, 2023•20 min
Are you stuck in imposter syndrome, doubt, and fear when deep down, you really, really want to start singing, acting, dancing, and being more creative? Do you wish you could be an artist, but are afraid to start singing in front of people, auditioning for musicals, or writing songs? We have to take the initiative when we have talents and we know deep down we have a desire to be creative! It's easy to keep putting it off again and again, but later often becomes NEVER! So start today! I hope this ...
Jul 31, 2023•10 min
Are you a beginner singing who used to sing in choir in high school, college, etc or when you were younger? Are you now an adult, wishing you could sing again as a creative outlet in your twenties and thirties? Here are 3 practical ways you can start singing again - starting today! I hope these tips help, let me know if you try them! → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! Or go to www.creativelybyestelle.com for more info. You will finally START singing, build confidence in your voice, and...
Jul 24, 2023•13 min
Hi performers, if you have ever struggled with feeling confident in your singing voice, this episode is for YOU! As a singer, I've felt this myself many, many times. As a vocal coach for beginners, I see this ALL the time, (which is why I created The Confident Performer Group! ). This episode will help you dig deep into why you're feeling this way so you can actually build confidence in your voice! Listen in! → BOOK A FREE 10 Minute Voice Lesson Discovery Call with me! → SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGI...
Jul 17, 2023•15 min
Day 5 of the Singer Series! Do you get anxious before you sing? Does your voice shake when you sing? Listen in for a simple tip to help combat pre-singing stress and jitters! This is the last day of me sharing a singing tip for beginner singers, a performing tip, and/or a vocal lesson/rehearsal tip to help YOU start singing and build confidence as a singer, performer, and creative! I hope you keep singing every single, but don't do it alone! Joine THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY ! Happy singing an...
Jul 15, 2023•10 min
Day 4 of the Singer Series! Every day this week, I'm sharing a singing tip for beginner singers, a performing tip, and/or a vocal lesson/rehearsal tip to help YOU start singing and build confidence as a singer, performer, and creative! Join me in singing every single day this week and let me know how it's going for you at THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY ! Happy singing and keep creating! 💜 → BOOK A FREE 10 Minute Voice Lesson Discovery Call with me to get quick feedback on your singing! → SCHEDUL...
Jul 14, 2023•6 min
Day 3 of the Singer Series! Every day this week, I'm taking time to sing and come over here to share a singing tip, performing tip, vocal lesson/rehearsal tip to help YOU start singing and build confidence as a singer, performer, and creative! Join me in singing every single day this week and let me know how it's going for you at THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY ! Happy singing and keep creating! 💜 → BOOK A FREE 10 Minute Voice Lesson Discovery Call with me to get quick feedback on your singing! →...
Jul 12, 2023•7 min
Day 2 of the Singer Series! Every day this week, I'm taking time to sing and come over here to share a singing tip, performing tip, vocal lesson/rehearsal tip to help YOU start singing and build confidence as a singer, performer, and creative! Join me in singing every single day this week and let me know how it's going for you at THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY ! Happy singing and keep creating! 💜 → BOOK A FREE 10 Minute Voice Lesson Discovery Call with me to get quick feedback on your singing! →...
Jul 12, 2023•5 min
Welcome to Day 1 of the Singer Series! Every day this week, I'm taking time to sing and come over here to share a singing tip, confidence tip, or reflection to help YOU start singing and build confidence as a singer, performer, and creative! Join me in singing every single day this week and let me know how it's going for you at THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY ! Happy singing and keep creating! 💜 → BOOK A FREE 10 Minute Voice Lesson Discovery Call with me! (I said 15 minutes today, but it's up to ...
Jul 11, 2023•9 min
One thing we've ALL experienced is that feeling of not being prepared enough, experienced enough, knowledgable enough, trained enough...or "good enough". Yep, imposter syndrome. We all know her, but do we get what's at risk if we stay STUCK in imposter syndrome? Here’s what's actually possible on the other side of imposter syndrome so you can finally sing, act, audition, perform, dance, and express yourself with confidence! → BOOK A FREE 10 Minute Voice Lesson Discovery Call with me! → SCHEDULE ...
Jul 10, 2023•17 min
Have you been warming up your voice but it's all guesswork and you're not sure what to sing next? Or maybe you don't warm up at all because you don't know where to start? Here is a SIMPLE vocal warm up you can follow along with and do in UNDER 5 minutes (!) to increase blood flow to your vocal chords and prepare your vocal chords to sing. Please note: - All exercises start on A below middle C (except for the 4th one, which starts on the A above middle C) - feel free to transpose and do them in a...
Jul 05, 2023•8 min
Hi performers, if you need a little support when it comes to vocal exercises, there's a super simple key to vocal warm ups, and I'm sharing that one key plus 3 simple components that you can come back to again and again when you're structuring your personal practice routine! I hope this helps! → If you’ve always wanted to sing but felt like you didn’t know where to start or don’t feel confident enough to start, SCHEDULE AN ONLINE SINGING LESSON WITH ME! You will finally start take steps to START...
Jul 03, 2023•22 min•Ep. 112
Hi loves, I'm not going to lie, it's been a crazy month so far! But I wanted to share an episode this week as a call to artists and everyone who knows they have a creative gift. Listen in to be inspired! Ready to start singing, but don't feel confident enough yet? Check out The Confident Performer Group! → If you’ve always wanted to sing but felt like you didn’t know where to start or don’t feel confident enough to start, sign up for The Confident Performer Group , a package of one-on-one lesson...
Jun 15, 2023•5 min
Hi loves, I thought it'd be fun to chat about something I definitely have dealt with: fear of starting something new. I also share some musical theatre cast recordings for anyone wanting to start singing in the musical theatre genre! If you don't know where to start, listen in! Referenced: Hamilton the Musical Six the Musical Into the Woods → If you want to sing in a virtual, group setting and ACTUALLY guarantee that you’ll perform and/or audition at the end of every single month, sign up for Th...
Jun 07, 2023•20 min
Hi loves, this week's episode is for anyone who's ever felt uninspired or unmotivated to sing...especially if you identify as a "singer" - whether professionally, as a hobbyist, etc. I've definitely experienced that but here are some things to consider when you have those moments of not feeling up to singing or doing anything musical. I hope this helps!! Referenced: Hannah Bayles Youtube Channel! → Join the weekly, inspiring email list HERE! → JOIN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY! → SHARE this wit...
Jun 01, 2023•17 min
I'm so excited to dig into this topic with you, especially from the perspective of being an artist. But this applies to all areas of our lives: what is the difference between confidence and courage? How do we build and apply both? Do we need confidence in order to get STARTED on our creative goals? I get into all the things in this episode. Let me know what you think! Want to start singing?? Check out The Confident Performer Group! → If you’ve always wanted to sing but felt like you didn’t know ...
May 22, 2023•30 min
I wanted to share this interview I got to do on the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast with Matt Tommey. I share my journey to recognizing my love for performing and choosing to pursue a career as a performer and do the things I know I have the ability to do and grow in creatively! I truly hope this reminds you to recognize and use your own artistic and creative gifts. This world needs it and you KNOW you it. Listen in and let me know what you think! Connect with Matt Tommey: Listen to the Thrivi...
May 15, 2023•32 min
In today's episode, I sat down once again with the one and only Ife Winner, “IfeWinz”, who is a musician, filmmaker, photographer and content creator to have a discussion by creatives for creatives! In this episode, we talk about: - the importance of creativity - what often holds artists back - 3 steps you can take to start singing and performing your music - upcoming projects she is working on and more! You’ll definitely feel inspired and empowered to dream again and use your gifts in the perfo...
May 08, 2023•31 min
Today, I'm chatting about that fact that we are not alone as creatives and artists! I share what I'm learning in the season about saying yes to the right things and no to the "not right now things" to avoid overwhelm, as well as remembering to lean on other people and ask for help instead of going it alone. I also answer a question about learning and memorizing lines as an actor from a fellow actor/singer/dancer in the Performing Arts Community FB group! Listen in! Referenced: ScriptRehearser ap...
May 01, 2023•24 min
I had the immense pleasure of speaking with John Henny, voice teacher, founder of John Henny Vocal Studio, and host of the Intelligent Vocalist Podcast. He has taught vocalists who have gone on to perform on TV shows like Glee and Broadway tours like Jersey Boys, or simply sing their favorite songs. John is passionate about helping people express themselves through singing, bridge the gap between the functionality and beauty of the voice, and getting the world to start singing! He shares about: ...
Apr 24, 2023•47 min
Today I'm chatting with Shirlene Quigley, dancer and choreographer who made her professional dance debut in Beyonce's "Crazy in Love" video and went on to work with artists like Rihanna, Missy Elliot, Lizzo, and more! She mentors aspiring performers and teaches dance workshops around the world, but ultimately has a heart for letting God use her to make an impact in and through dance - and helping others pursue their dance dreams too. She shares about: 1. going from not being a great dancer to de...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Today's interview is with Spencer Martinez, a NYC-based performing artist and co-founder of the Limelight app, forum, and blog. She shares how she started performing because she wanted to bring happiness to people and help people through the arts, how to "feel the fear and do it anyway", what drove her to start Limelight, and all that Limelight has to offer for aspiring actors, singers, dancers, and performing arts teachers/coaches! She also talks about: 1. having the courage to want to start si...
Apr 10, 2023•50 min
Welcome to the 100th episode of this show!! Get ready for a compilation of incredible inspiration from the amazing women of color in the arts - theatre artists, dancers, content creators, singers, and more! Thank you to these women for sharing your voices. I hope this encourages you to sing, dance, act, and give yourself permission to START becoming the best, most creative, version of yourself. Thank you for being here! Live creatively 💜 Here are the women featured! 1. Tiffany Byrd Harrison is ...
Apr 03, 2023•27 min