103. How Emily Kristen Morris Built Her Legit Voice. Cross Training, Style, and Genre Bending

What happens when a longtime belter has to get back into legit singing shape?This week Chelsea sits down with her dear friend and student, the incredible Emily Kristen Morris! To talk all about vocal cross-training, rebuilding legit technique after years of contemporary singing, and what it actually takes to move fluidly between vocal styles in today’s musical theatre industry.We recorded this episode over a month ago while Chelsea was still in Come From Away rehearsals and before Emily officially started her new gig as Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls… and she just opened last week!In this episode:Vocal cross-training for musical theatre performersRebuilding legit technique after years of beltingWhy “use it or lose it” applies to vocal styles tooThe mindset shifts required when revisiting classical/legit singingBalancing vocal health, stamina, and versatility in a modern MT career🗣 Check out Emily's new Vocal Health Course❤️ Connect with Emily on Instagram and Tiktok📱Connect with @bwayvocalcoach and @chwils 👩‍💻Submit for Office Hours here💌 Get Chelsea's free Friday Newsletter