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

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

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32:33

From Tone-Deaf to Billboard Charting...

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2026/02/09

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 creative journey - and NOT to give up. Now, she's releasing her full-length, James Bond-inspired album, License to Thrill, and YOU get to hear...- Her journey to where she is now as a Billboard chart

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7:22

Sing Along With This 5 Minute, Beginner...

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2026/02/05

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 voice lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio Today's exercises: 1. hum - slide down a 5th 2. soo-wee-oo-wee-oo - steps down a 5th 3. sha or sho - skips up and down an octave 4. ha-ha-ha-ha (same note

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19:01

3 Tips if You're Learning to Sing Again as an Adult...

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2026/02/02

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 again as an adult and I want to share 3 key things to do immediately to help you on this journey. As I share the tips, we'll also talk about... - Facing comparison as an adult singer - Learning to embrace

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15:22

Overcoming Self-Doubt Pays Off for Creatives,...

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2026/01/29

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. Today's episode, I share about overcoming doubts about...- pursuing a career in the arts - whether your voice is "good enough" - wanting to be a song-writer - putting yourself out there as a performer and

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32:05

How To Be a Musical Theatre Actress, Writer, &...

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2026/01/26

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 you were confident enough to put your creative work out there?Brandi is going to inspire you so much! Get ready to hear: - Her journey to becoming the creative she is - How she is creating her own show by

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11:24

Creative Dreams Don't Just Happen // Ep. 302

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2026/01/22

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 desire, then you take little steps of action. Starting today. I'm sharing what those steps are and the challenges you'll face at each stage. We'll talk about: - Surrendering your creative dreams - Facing

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23:29

Is Your Voice Strained When You Sing? One Way To Help...

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2026/01/19

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! Listen in! Get ready to learn: - How to take a proper inhale as a singer - How to remain relaxed as you exhale/sing - A new breathing exercise for singers! DISCLAIMER - If this is happening again and

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25:33

For the Person Who DREAMS of Having a Creative Life...

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2026/01/15

🎉 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, and how to keep going even when you feel stuck in shame, fear, and self-doubt. We talk about not just building confidence in your singing voice, but in the dream you have to sing and live a creative life,

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10:47

I Feel Like I Can't Sing, I Sing With Too Much...

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2026/01/12

🎉 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 singers and creatives have asked or commented on from TikTok! This was me answering off the cuff so there are some hiccups lol but I kept it all in so you can hear me being an imperfect

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19:52

How to Not Give Up on Your Creative Journey This Year...

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2026/01/08

🎉 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 them stop you from building confidence as a performer and having your MOST creative year! In this episode, I'm excited to have a cozy chat with you to help you learn ways to make sure you

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27:25

One Way to Take Your Voice Training Seriously &...

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2026/01/05

Register HERE for weekly or bi-weekly voice lessons for Spring 2026 - Use code: SPRING to get your first lesson FREE (Pay $0 today)! (creativelybyestelle.com/studio)Are you ready to become a truly confident singer, actor, and performer? This means becoming serious about your training and development as a performing artist! Today, I'm sharing why you need to take your vocal training seriously and how to do it in a way that isn't overwhelming. We'll chat about - Consistency in your calling -

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21:39

How We're Going to Have Our MOST CREATIVE Year // Ep....

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2026/01/01

Happy new year, performers! It's time to have the most creative year yet - full of performing, development of your craft, creative expression, and confidence. Today, I'm sharing the steps to take to live a truly creative life - things like...- Deciding that you WILL be creative this year - Uncovering the WHY behind your goals as a creative - Ways to take real action to become a confident singer and performer and more. Listen in!

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30:06

Finally Become a More Confident Performer in the New...

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2025/12/29

Register HERE for weekly or bi-weekly voice lessons for Spring 2026 - use code: SPRING and to get your first lesson FREE (Pay $0 today)! (creativelybyestelle.com/studio)Today's episode is full of the concrete steps we get to take to build confidence as performers in 2026! I start with sharing that SPRING REGISTRATION IS OPEN for my online voice studio! I can't wait to get to work with some of you - make sure to register with the code: SPRING in order to get your first lesson in the

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15:00

Take Ownership of Your Creating Calling // Ep. 294

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2025/12/25

→ Free vocal warm up & join email list! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmupDo you believe that you're called? If you did, you would take action and, as a result, you would build confidence. It's really that simple. If you knew with all your heart you were meant to be creating, singing, and performing, you would take action. Courageous action. Today, I'm sharing, - Why you haven't taken action to really build confidence as a singer and performer - What to do in order to own your calling - The

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16:36

What's STOPPING You From Growing as a Singer? // Ep. 293

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2025/12/22

→ Free vocal warm up & join email list! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmupFeeling stagnant and not sure how to grow as a singer, develop better vocal technique, improve your stage presence, etc.? What you need is clarity on what you want and how to get it. I'm sharing what has helped me take action to get clarity and keep growing not only technically, but artistically as a creative, such as: - Being willing to ask for help - Knowing what you want - Knowing why you want it and more. Listen

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15:30

Make Time in Your Life for Singing & the Arts // Ep. 292

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2025/12/18

It's the end of the year and a new year is coming - this could be YOUR year to thrive as a creative. But you have to make time to grow as a creative. Today, I just want to chat about what will help you make space and time to be creative and develop even before the year ends.You'll hear about: - Deciding - being intentional if you really want to become a better singer/more creative person - Figuring out your WHY - Why starting small matters and more. Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice

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20:20

Release Vocal Tension with These Singing Techniques &...

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2025/12/16

→ Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmupDo you struggle with vocal tension on a regular basis? Do you feel tight and squeezed in your voice when you sing? There are many reasons that could be happening so here are some tips and techniques you can implement to help you ease that tension and hopefully feel much better when you go to sing! You'll learn about: - Gentle warm ups - Straw phonation & SOVT's - Additional ways to hydrate your voice - A way to sing higher notes with less

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21:11

Let's Build Confidence as Singers, Performers, &...

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2025/12/11

We all want to feel more confident as performers - but how do we actually do that? Today, I'm sharing my simple, practical process that you can use to become more confident in your voice starting now!I talk about... - Knowing your voice - your mindset around singing, what vocal anatomy to think about, etc. - Practicing - choosing a song to focus on, vocal exercises, training things like breath, pitch, transitions, vowel mod, mix, etc. - Expressing - putting yourself out there! - Improving as a

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22:20

2 Vocal Exercises to Help You Hit High Notes Better...

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2025/12/08

→ Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmupHi performers! These two vocal exercises have helped me get to my high notes, and I've used these two with students as well. Now, I'd love to share them with you! You'll start by singing along, then I'll break down why this helps you and what you can try next! These are more focused on technique but can also be used as a general warm up or part of a general warm up before your next lesson, audition, or performance. Sing along! WHAT NEXT? →

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10:30

Confident Singing Lessons from a Production of Once...

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2025/12/04

Are you struggling with your confidence as a singer?Do you find yourself comparing your voice, feeling uncertain when you sing, or hesitating in auditions? I recently saw a show, Once On This Island, at Theatre Raleigh and was FLOORED by the amount of talent and confidence these performers had. They did not hesitate in sharing their voices and neither should you. So how can you get to that point as a singer? Listen in! WHAT NEXT? → Book your voice Lesson! - creativelybyestelle.com/studio →

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