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Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Theatre Kid Singing Tips, Singing and Performing, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, Vocal

by Estelle Idoko - Voice Teacher, Singing Coach, Singer, Actor, · English · Arts & Books

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 thea

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 21 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

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12 Oct 2026 · 20 minNew

Become a Better Singer By Getting Creative With Vocals and Stage Presence // Ep. 348

>>> SING ON STAGE: 4 week vocal & performance intensive enrollment is open - Go from doubting your voice to singing your favorite song on stage! <<< How can you become a better singer? How can you go from just singing a song to sounding like a pro singer, captivating your audience, and creating performances that help people feel what you're singing? Today, I'm sharing how your creativity can help you craft interesting, captivating performances as a singer. Practicing these things has not only made me and my students "better", more artistically developed singers, but also more creative…

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5 Oct 2026 · 33 min
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 honestly about: - Her journey of developing and building her voice - Going from classically-trained to singing various styles - Learning to mix in order to sing musical theatre repertoire - Doing the hard inner work of rewiring thoughts so she doesn't give in to self-doubt, fear, and comparison Trust…
30 Sep 2026 · 24 min
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 you doubt your voice and your stage presence and all the things. To NOT let the doubt stop you. This is how we build confidence this fall. Listen in for two things you can do this fall to build that confidence! DON'T STOP HERE, TAKE ACTION: → Register for fall voice lessons! -…
20 Jul 2026 · 38 min
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 an actress, singer and writer in New York City. She has performed at Don't Tell Mama, The Green Room 42 and the Broadway Comedy Club. She is passionate about authentic Jewish and Disability representation. Say hi to Ariel online: Ariel's Instagram - @ArielKurtz13 Ariel's Website - www.ArielKurtz.com…
13 Jul 2026 · 14 min
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 set list but don't know how to belt notes like them. Listen in to learn: - A vocal exercise help you access a mix sound so you can practice hitting high notes more easily - How to sing a phrase from "The Cure" by Olivia Rodrigo - What "mixing" even is! and more! WHAT NEXT? → Free 15 minute mini voice…
6 Jul 2026 · 22 min
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 and forth between the styles easily. Here are some major things to focus on! WHAT NEXT? → Free 15 minute mini voice lesson with me Here! → Book your voice lessons! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm up track! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup → Contact me: - Email:…
29 Jun 2026 · 22 min
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 get into the audition room. Here are some super important tips to help you prepare before the audition so you feel confident in your voice on audition day! We talk about: - Why your environment matters- What to do about your warmup- Visualizing while you sing- A good mindset to have- The BEST way to…
23 Jun 2026 · 22 min
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 mindset that you can't be a "real" singer. You feel time slipping by and you don't know if it's too late - other people have more to offer. They sound better. They look like a reall performer, a real actor, a real dancer, a real singer. You want to try though. But where do you start? If this sounds…
15 Jun 2026 · 21 min
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 going to hit all the notes your practiced the next time you lead worship or church choir - and trust that you will figure it out if you don't. Today, we're talking about how to actually get there! We talk: - Why you don't feel like your voice is good enough - How listening to yourself if KEY to…
8 Jun 2026 · 15 min
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 way to connect to your chest voice - How to sing a couple lines of "Vampire" by Olivia Rodrigo - A way to work with me for free on your next audition or open mic song! Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Free 15 minute voice consult with me Here! → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free…
5 Jun 2026 · 15 min
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 class next week! Today, we work on: - Balance of Airflow vs. Air pressure on a long-held note - Exercise: "oo-ee" - shift between more pressure vs. flow. - Too much "flow"? You may be releasing too much air! DISCLAIMER: Be sure to listen to your voice. If any note feels uncomfortable or painful, stop…
4 Jun 2026 · 15 min
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: - Airflow vs. Air pressure - Breathy vs. Glottal vs. Balanced Onset - Breathy "ha-ha-ha" exercise vs. door creaky ha-ha-ha" exercise vs. balanced onset - Singing "a never ending midnight sun" from "Midnight Sun" by Zara Larsson DISCLAIMER: Be sure to listen to your voice. If any note feels uncomfortable…
3 Jun 2026 · 12 min
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 actually need to know about breath support as a singer...and you can implement it all with me in my virtual group class next week! Today, we chat about: - What to do on the exhale to create "support" - aka, resistance- Three simple vocal exercises to help you sing with good breath support WHAT NEXT? →…
2 Jun 2026 · 15 min
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 actually need to know about breath support as a singer...and you can implement it all with me in my virtual group class next week! Today, we chat about: - How to inhale with a "low breath"- How to create support when you exhale & sing- Two quick, easy exercises to help you experience a more supported…
1 Jun 2026 · 17 min
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 actually need to know about breath support as a singer...and you can implement it all with me in my virtual group class next week! Today, we chat about: - What actually matters when it comes to the "breath support" topic- How to FOCUS your breath - buzz at the front of your mouth- An exercise!…
26 May 2026 · 34 min
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 about your vocal skills? Are you a classically trained singers or pop or Gospel singer wanting to explore musical theatre? Today, I'm sharing ESSENTIAL vocal technique skills to start developing if you're venturinginto musical theatre vocals! With each step, I'll lead you through an exercises to help…
21 May 2026 · 11 min
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 learn about... - Creating a more resonant tone - What vocal placement means - How you can create the tone you want with resonance and vocal placement DISCLAIMER: Be sure to listen to your voice. If any note feels uncomfortable or painful, stop singing. WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice lesson! -…
18 May 2026 · 21 min
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 lessons, etc? There are ways we as creatives can keep ourselves inspired even when we don't "feel" it. We have to keep going - listen in to learn a few ways to keep going today. You'll learn about... - Ways I have stayed inspired in my performing arts career path - Things you can do to keep growing in your…
14 May 2026 · 5 min
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 voice practice for the day. It can be this simple. Just be consistent, and keep working to develop your vocal technique little by little each day. Sing along with the following: - Lip trills on an octave slide - Hoo-hoo-hoo/ha-ha-ha interval skips - Nyeah/No descending 5 tone scale DISCLAIMER: Be sure…
11 May 2026 · 23 min
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 time? I understand! Let's talk about how you can practically make time to train as a performer, pursue your creative calling, and improve your performance skills in small amounts of time even when life is overwhelming. Listen in to hear about:- A way to do your voice practice in a simple way- Small ways…
7 May 2026 · 15 min
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 know if you have another riff you want me to break down. Get ready to sing along! DISCLAIMER: Be sure to listen to your voice. If any note feels uncomfortable or painful, stop singing. WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio → Free vocal warm up track! -…
30 Apr 2026 · 20 min
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 "depth". In that case, let's work on tone! One way to feel more confident as singers is to notice when our true voice is being dampened or hidden. Improving tone can help you release and embrace your unique voice! Sing along to the following exercises: - Hums (resonance)- Ooowee-ooowee-ooowee-ooowee (vocal…
27 Apr 2026 · 45 min
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 contemporary styles - ways you can appreciate and cultivate your voice and SO MUCH more! Connect with Jacob!Website - www.jacobshipley.com Jacob's Voice Studio Instagram Jacob's Personal Instagram More about Jacob!Jacob Shipley is a Voice Teacher, Vocologist, and Performer. He specializes in helping…
23 Apr 2026 · 15 min
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 medications, etc. but here's my perspective as a fellow singer and voice educator. We're talking about... - Ways to be intentional about hydrating - Why Grether's (Try them here!) instead of Halls/Lozenges? - What to do instead of coughing - Ways to take care of your voice daily! and more! Listen in! WHAT…
20 Apr 2026 · 33 min
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 renewed vigor and enthusiasm the season brings, let's start the process! I'm sharing: - My 4 step process for building confidence as a singer and performer - A simple way to practice singing every day - Inspiration to get started today and fun stories and laughs along the way! Listen in! WHAT NEXT? →…
16 Apr 2026 · 15 min
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 CLEANLY and having the right amount of airflow vs air pressure. We're doing exercises to help you with that today! Get ready to sing along! Exercises:- Hums up and down a 5 note scale - Hums up and down a 5 note scale - adding Nasal Resistance - Ha-ha-ha - staccato notes and engaging abs! DISCLAIMER: Be…
13 Apr 2026 · 26 min
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 should you do to start feeling confident on stage and to learn how to belt? Today, I wanted to share the fundamental steps to start with if you truly want to grow as a singer. I've seen this work for my students and myself so I know that this is what it takes. I talk about things like... - Learning to…
9 Apr 2026 · 17 min
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 don't keep running out of air when you sing, plus you'll get 4 exercises I use regularly with students that help with breath control. Today's episode was a bitttt chaotic but join me on the ride and get ready to sing along! :) Exercises include: - inhale & hiss on exhale, then hold - inhale & pulses on…
6 Apr 2026 · 34 min
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 and performing again - or for the first time! Here are some things I share: - My story from med school to pursuing a career in the performing arts - The importance of DECIDING - All it takes is small steps of action - How important it is to work on your mindset and question your limiting beliefs. WHAT…
30 Mar 2026 · 40 min
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 shares... - her story of raising 6 kids AND climbing Mt Kilimanjaro- the importance of preparation- her R.E.A.L method for moving through fear and transforming self-doubt into confidence- building the HABIT of confidence- the advice she has for performers to start building lasting confidenceand so much…

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Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Theatre Kid Singing Tips, Singing and Performing, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, Vocal is a English arts & books podcast from Estelle Idoko - Voice Teacher, Singing Coach, Singer, Actor,. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

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Typical length: 21 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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