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Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Theatre Kid Singing Tips, Singing and Performing, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, Vocal Warm-Ups
by Estelle Idoko - Voice Teacher, Singing Coach, Singer, Actor,
PODCAST RETURNING SEPTEMBER 2026! 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! 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? Do you want to feel confident in your voice at auditions or on-stage, but don’t know how to develop your vocal technique? Do you wish you could learn how to belt, mix, improve your vocal range, or sing riffs, but you don't
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Booking SIX the Musical on Broadway, Learning to Mix, and Rewiring Your Thoughts With Stephanie Jae Park! // Ep. 347
Hi Singers! You are going to be SO inspired and empowered to build your confidence as a performer after hearing this conversation with Stephanie Jae Park, a Korean American actor, singer, songwriter, and educator currently performing as Catherine Parr in SIX on Broadway. She goes deep, sharing...
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Build Confidence as a Musical Theatre Performer This Fall // Ep. 346
We're back!!! I just wrapped up my first regional theatre contract - it was one of the most challenging, yet empowering experiences! I pushed through self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and fear of failure to the end and didn't give up on myself - that's what I want you to do. To NOT stop even though...
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Becoming a NYC Musical Theatre Actor and Advocate For Disabled and Jewish Actors with Ariel Kurtz! // Ep. 345
What does it look like to be a musical theatre actor and performer who's also advocating for representation among Jewish and disabled actors in New York City? You're going to want to listen in to my conversation with Ariel to be inspired on your journey as an actor! Ariel Kurtz (She/Hers/Her) is…
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Learn to Mix-Belt on a Pop Song - Using Olivia Rodrigo's "The Cure" // Ep. 344
→ Free 15 minute mini voice lesson with me HERE! Hi Singer! So you love singing pop songs but you struggle to hit higher notes without cracking. You want to hit the high notes with power. You want to add pop songs by Olivia Rodrigo, Beyonce, Demi Lovato to your audition book and open mic night…
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Learn to Sing Musical Theatre AND Pop Styles to Become a VERSATILE Performer // Ep. 343
Free, mini-voice lesson HERE - let's work on that audition song! Hi Singer! Are you struggling to sing songs for the "pop" musical theatre auditions? Since you're in this space of wanting to sing both musical theatre AND pop, you're going to need to know how to be versatile and how to switch back...
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How to Feel Confident at Your Next Musical Theatre Audition // Ep. 342
Free, mini-voice lesson HERE - let's work on that audition song! Ready to start auditioning again and pursue a musical theatre career? I know you're already acting and singing a bit here and there and dancing whenever you can, but you feel like vocally, your nerves get the best of you when you…
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How to Become a Professional Performing Artist and to Stop Hiding Your Creative Gifts // Ep. 341
Free, mini-voice lesson HERE! Hi Singer! I know you're tired of hiding your voice and hiding on stage - and that you're not on stage or in the audition room as much as you'd like to be. You keep wanting to get out there, perform, and share your voice, but you feel trapped in your 9-5 job and your...
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Becoming a CONFIDENT Singer & Performer Starts With Doing This Work // Ep. 340
From self-doubt to confident singing - FREE voice consult w/ me HERE! Hi Singer! It's time to become truly confident in your singing voice. It's time to trust yourself when you go to an audition. It's time to trust your voice on stage in the next live show you're doing. It's time to know you're...
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How to Sing Better Low Notes EASILY - Using "Vampire" by Olivia Rodrigo! // Ep. 339
Free voice consult with me HERE! Hi Singer! Are your low notes falling flat or sounding too airy? Wish you could have a more clear, rich tone in your lower range? Today, I'm sharing not just a tip but a simple vocal technique for clearer lower notes (in your chest voice). I'll share: - An EASY…
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How to Sing Notes LONGER with this Vocal Exercise - Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series Day 5 // Ep. 338
Breath Support Made SIMPLE Virtual Group Singing Class on June 8! - Register Here! Free 15 minute voice consult with me Here! Hi Singer! Struggling to hold out notes when you sing? Welcome to the Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series! You can implement all you're learning with me in my virtual group...
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How to Sing With the Right Air Pressure vs. Air flow - Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series Day 4 // Ep. 337
Breath Support Made SIMPLE Virtual Group Singing Class on June 8! - Register Here! Hi Singer! Struggling to hold out notes when you sing? Welcome to the Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series! You can implement all you're learning with me in my virtual group class next week! Today, we chat about: -...
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Breath Support 101 Part 2 - Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series Day 3 // Ep. 336
Breath Support Made SIMPLE Virtual Group Singing Class on June 8! - Register Here! Hi Singer! Struggling to hold out notes when you sing? Feel like you need to understand breath support once and for all? Welcome to the Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series! This week, you'll learn about what you...
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Breath Support 101 for Singers - Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series Day 2 // Ep. 335
Breath Support Made SIMPLE Virtual Group Singing Class on June 8! - Register Here! Hi Singer! Struggling to hold out notes when you sing? Feel like you need to understand breath support once and for all? Welcome to the Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series! This week, you'll learn about what you...
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Running out of Air When You Sing? Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series Day 1 // Ep.334
Breath Support Made SIMPLE Virtual Group Singing Class on June 8! - Register Here! Hi Singer! Struggling to hold out notes when you sing? Feel like you need to understand breath support once and for all? Welcome to the Breath Support Made SIMPLE Series! This week, you'll learn about what you...
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3 Musical Theatre Vocal Technique Tips for Singers and Actors! // Ep. 333
Free, 10-15 minute voice consultation with me HERE! GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Hi Singers! Are you a musical theatre performer who wants to develop your voice for auditions, concerts, and shows? Are you an actor interested in musical theatre performance - but you're not sure...
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Vocal Technique Exercise for Improving Tone as a Singer & What Does Vocal Placement Mean? // Ep. 332
GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! Hi Singers! Want to improve your vocal technique by developing your tone? Your tone is essential to your unique voice. If you want to "improve your tone" (create the tone you like), then listen in to...
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Want to Be a Professional Singer & Performing Artist? 3 Tips to Stay Inspired on the Journey // Ep. 331
GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! Hi Singers! Are you ready to pursue a career in the performing arts space for real but don't feel inspired? Are you struggling to stay motivated on the journey as you audition, practice, take…
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A Three Minute, SIMPLE Vocal Warm-Up For Singers (Beginner Singer-Friendly) // Ep. 330
GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! Hi Singer! Ready to warm-up your voice but don't have enough time? Try this quick vocal warm-up, follow it up with a verse, chorus, or audition cut of a song your working on, and you've done your…
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How to Train Your Voice, Grow as a Performer, and Be More Creative When You're Busy // Ep. 329
GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! Hi Singers! Are you building a career as a performer and creative in the midst of a busy season? Are you struggling to get in your voice training, performance development, etc. because there's no…
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How to Sing the Riff from "Stateside" by PinkPantheress feat. Zara Larsson! // Ep. 328
GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! Hi Singers! Want to get better at singing riffs and runs? Today, I'm teaching you, step-by-step, how to sing an incredible pop riff that Zara Larsson does in PinkPantheress' song "Stateside". Let me...
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Vocal Warm-Up for Improving Tone (Beginner Singer-Friendly Vocal Exercises!) // Ep. 327
GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! Hi Singers! Do you want to improve the way your voice sounds? Like, you're good with pitch, you have some vibrato, maybe you even feel good about your range, but your tone lacks "richness" or…
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How Musical Theatre and Classical singers Can Learn to Sing Contemporary Styles and more with Jacob Shipley! // Ep. 326
GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Hi Singers! Get ready to enjoy an inspiring conversation with Jacob Shipley, Voice Teacher, Vocologist, & Performer! He shares vulnerably about... - his experiences with vocal rehabilitation - how musical theatre singers can learn to sing other...
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Vocal Health Tips for Singers to Fight Spring Allergies! // Ep. 325
BUILD CONFIDENCE WITH GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Are you a singer struggling with allergies this spring? Here's a quick refresher on how to take care of your voice in general, but especially in spite of allergies! As always, consult your primary doctor to help you with...
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Learn to Sing With Confidence this Spring 🌸 - No More Self-Doubt! // Ep. 324
BUILD CONFIDENCE WITH GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Hi Singers, it's time to overcome self-doubt and shame around your singing voice and instead to learn to trust your voice and feel confident in it. This is a process, so as we enter the new season of 🌸 S P R I N G 🌸 with the...
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Vocal Warm-Ups for Breath Support So You Don't Sound Too Breathy When You Sing! // Ep. 323
Curious about voice lessons? Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! Hi Singers! Want to sing with better breath support? Want to get rid of breathiness and feel like you have the right amount of power in your voice? Part of that is making sure your vocal folds are coming together…
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Learn to Sing Better Starting With These Three Steps! // Ep. 322
BUILD CONFIDENCE WITH GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Hi Singers! What does it actually take to become a "better" singer and feel more confident as a performing artist? Where do you start if you want to stop singing off pitch, cracking on high notes, and running out of air? What...
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Vocal Warm-Ups for Breath Control to Help You Hold Out Longer Notes! // Ep. 321
Curious about voice lessons? Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! BUILD CONFIDENCE WITH GROUP SINGING CLASSES - join the waitlist here! Hi Singers! Today's episode is all about breath control and management! We're talking about how you use your air efficiently as a singer so you…
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Is It Too Late to Learn to Sing and Find Your Creative Path as an Adult? Listen to This // Ep. 320
Is it too late to learn to sing as an adult? I've been able to work with voice students in college and in their mid 20s, all the way to students in their 60s - I'm here to tell you it's ALL possible. I hope this episode inspires you to pursue your creative path and start taking steps to singing…
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Build REAL Confidence as a Performer with Two-Time TEDx Speaker and Bestselling Author, Simone Knego! // Ep. 319
Hi Singers - ready to build true, lasting confidence? Today's guest is Simone Knego, a two-time TEDx speaker, bestselling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, and author of REAL Confidence, and she is all about helping performers to live confidently. Get ready to be inspired as Simone...
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Do You Sing Off-Pitch? Vocal Warm-Up For Pitch Practice! // Ep. 318
Curious about voice lessons? Try a free, 10 minute voice consult with me HERE! Want to get exercises for YOUR voice? Let's sing in a voice lesson! Hi Singer! Do you struggle with singing on pitch and changing from one note to another - without singing off key? Today's vocal warm-up is focused on...
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Singing is for EVERYBODY! Why You Should Start Singing, Acting, and Dancing Again Today! // Ep. 317
Are you in your 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's or MORE ready to get into the performing arts? It's so worth it! We'll talk about why pursuing singing and performing starting today matters - no matter what stage in life you're at. It is worthwhile and meaningful for you to rediscover the joy of...
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Breath Support vs. Breath Control for Singers & a SIMPLE Beginner-Friendly Breath Support Exercise for Singers! // Ep. 316
Want to get exercises for YOUR voice? Let's sing in a voice lesson! Hi Singers! Have you ever wondered about the "right way to breathe" when you're singing? Do you need help with breath control and breath support? Are you starting to sing again but don't understand how to breathe properly as...
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Singing in Falsetto & Belting Without Vocal Tension - Voice Lesson with My Student, David Kipping // Ep. 315
Want to work on falsetto and belting with me? Let's sing in a voice lesson! Hi Singers! I can't wait for you to hear this voice lesson with one of my students, David, who worked on transitioning to his light, mode 2 voice - also known as falsetto! You'll hear that I cut a lot out of the song in...
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A Vocal Technique Exercise for Blending Registers and Mix-Belting // Ep. 314
Want to get exercises for YOUR voice? Let's sing in a voice lesson! Hi Singers! Do you have trouble singing through the breaks in your voice? Do you wish you could sing in all parts of your voice without cracking as much? This voice technique exercise is focused on helping you build: - the...
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Want to Be a Better Singer? Vocal Technique to Help You Grow as a Singer This Month! // Ep. 313
Hi Singers - let's talk vocal technique!! Today, I'm sharing one aspect of vocal technique that's essential for us developing and building confidence in our singing voices! I also share a brief vocal exercise to help you start developing this technique. The beauty of healthy technique is that…
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SIMPLE Vocal Warm Up for Beginner & Intermediate Singers! // Ep. 312
Happy Thursday, Singer! Get your voice ready to sing today! Feel free to do some physical stretches before you start and enjoy singing something you love after this. Want to get exercises for YOUR voice? Let's sing in a voice lesson! This warm up will span through your entire range (in general)…
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Eleri Ward on Becoming A Singer-Songwriter/Actor, Singing in Creative Ways, & Producing Her Own Ethereal Music! // Ep. 311
Today's conversation is one I've been DREAMING of for years. This conversation is with Eleri Ward, Singer-Songwriter and Actor who went from creating gorgeous indie-folk renditions of Stephen Sondheim songs in her closet to recently releasing her debut album, Internal Rituals. She shares her...
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Vocal Warm Up for When You Don't Feel Like Singing // Ep. 310
Are you having a day where you really don't feel like warming up or singing at all? I get it. As singers and performers, sometimes we take action even when we aren't feeling it. But we can do it our way! Let's keep it easy today with this chill, simple vocal warm up for when you don't feel like...
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7 Singing Tips to Help You Learn to Love Your Singing Voice // Ep. 309
Hi performer! Want to build confidence as a singer but struggling to love your own voice? Are you constantly comparing your singing voice to other singers? Ok no more of that! Here are 7 things you can do starting today to grow a love for YOUR voice. Listen in to learn... - How recording yourself...
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Breath Support Exercises for Singers - 10 min Vocal Warm Up // Ep. 308
Hi Singers! Get ready to sing along with a few physical/breath exercises I'll guide you through, followed by a few vocal exercises, helping you build muscle memory for sustainable breath support as a singer, practice singing with that supported breath, and balance air flow with air pressure! Want...
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From Tone-Deaf to Billboard Charting Singer/Songwriter with Kendra Erika // Ep. 307
Do you want to overcome odds like to become a powerhouse performer? I'm so excited to bring you this conversation with Kendra Erika. From being tone-deaf to training classically, covering Jazz standards, and creating pop/EDM, Billboard chart topping hits, Kendra knows what it's like to be on the...
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Sing Along With This 5 Minute, Beginner Singer-Friendly Vocal Warmup! // Ep. 306
Hi Singers! Sing along with these 5 vocal exercises in 5 minutes, helping you: - balance and coordinate your voice - sing through your registers without cracking - balance air flow with air pressure, and more! Want to get exercises for your voice and the song you want to work on? → Book your…
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3 Tips if You're Learning to Sing Again as an Adult (Beginner Singer-Friendly!) // Ep. 305
Hi! Are you coming back to singing as an adult in your 20's, 30's, or later? Want to take your singing seriously and pursue a career in the performing arts? Do you want to build confidence in your singing voice after taking a break during or after college? You CAN do this. You CAN start singing...
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Overcoming Self-Doubt Pays Off for Creatives, Singers, & Performers // Ep. 304
I know that overcoming self-doubt pays off because doing so allowed me to do the work I'm doing now as a singer, performer, and vocal coach. And doing so will help you pursue your own creative dreams. The challenge is to keep coming face-to-face with doubt and move forward in spite of it all....
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How To Be a Musical Theatre Actress, Writer, & Producer of Your Own Black Girl Musical with Brandi Campbell! // Ep. 303
Hi Performers! I'm so excited to bring you the first interview of this year - a conversation with actress, writer, producer, and creator of Black Girl: The Musical. Do you wish you knew how to write and create your own show? Want to create work that is meaningful, highlighting BIPOC voices? Wish...
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Creative Dreams Don't Just Happen // Ep. 302
Hi performers, let's talk creative goal setting! Because your creative dreams - to become a confident singer, to audition more consistently, to grow as a dancer, to be on stage every month - whatever it is, it doesn't happen on it's own. It starts with surrendering that goal and surrendering that...
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Is Your Voice Strained When You Sing? Overcome Vocal Tension Starting Today // Ep. 301
Are you feeling and sounding strained when you sing? Do you struggle with vocal tension? There are so many things that could be going on, but this is one area to look at - especially for notes that feel high or that you're wanting to make sound louder. Let me know if you have any other questions!...
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For the Person Who DREAMS of Having a Creative Life // Ep. 300 🎉
🎉 HAPPY 300TH EPISODE! You're invited to the celebration! TODAY at 12noon EST - creativelybyestelle.com/300 🎉🎉🎉 I'm so grateful we've gotten to do this together so far and can't wait to find new ways to connect with you all more! Today, we're talking all about dreaming big, creative dreams…
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I Feel Like I Can't Sing, I Sing With Too Much Nasality, and More - Responding to Your Comments & Questions! // Ep. 299
🎉 This Thursday is our 300th episode! You're invited to the celebration! 🎉🎉🎉 Send a note about how this show has impacted you & join the Creativity & Confident Singing Q&A THIS Thursday at 12noon EST - creativelybyestelle.com/300 Hi singer! It's a Q & A! Today, I'm sharing answers that other...
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How to Not Give Up on Your Creative Journey This Year // Ep. 298
🎉 Next week is the 300th episode of the show! Celebrate with us! 🎉🎉🎉 Send a note about how this show has impacted you & join the Creativity & Confident Singing Q&A next Thursday at 12noon EST - creativelybyestelle.com/300 Self-doubt, fear, and distraction are going to come in 2026. Don't let...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
PODCAST RETURNING SEPTEMBER 2026!
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!
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?
Do you want to feel confident in your voice at auditions or on-stage, but don’t know how to develop your vocal technique?
Do you wish you could learn how to belt, mix, improve your vocal range, or sing riffs, but you don't
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Estelle Idoko - Voice Teacher, Singing Coach, Singer, Actor,
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