Best Lainey Prendeville Crawford | Holistic Voice Coach Podcasts (2025)

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83 | 3 Essential Practices Every Singer Songwriter Needs to Overcome Creative Blocks 22:45

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16h ago22:45

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Feeling creatively blocked — like there’s a song or idea trying to reach you, but life, doubt, and mental noise keep getting in the way? This week, we’re talking about how to quiet the noise so you can finally hear your creative voice again. Whether you’re returning to music, beginning a new season, or sensing a shift in your artistry, the whisper …

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82 | Why Reawaken Your Voice is Becoming Singer Songwriter (My Story & What's Coming Next) 21:28

8d ago21:28

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Today’s episode is the beginning of a new era for this show. I’m sharing the personal story behind my creative return: how I left the classical world, lost my voice for years, and slowly found my way back through songwriting — the practice that became my refuge, my bridge from silence to song, and the doorway back to my true artistry. I’ll talk abo…

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81 | How Your Voice and Songwriting Practice Evolve Through Creative Seasons (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 6) 18:31

15d ago18:31

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Every artist goes through seasons — moments of quiet, growth, bloom, and renewal. In this final episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore how your voice and songwriting practice evolve through creative cycles, and why finding your voice isn’t a one-time event — it’s a lifelong spiral of discovery. You’ll learn how to recognize your curre…

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80 | Fear of Being Heard? 3 Gentle Steps to Share Your Voice With Confidence (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 5) 25:43

22d ago25:43

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Do you have a song in your heart you’re afraid to share? In this episode — Episode 5 of the Vocal Breakthrough series — we dive into the courage it takes to share your voice. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter returning to music after a long pause, or just discovering your creative voice, this episode is for you. I’ll guide you through 3 gentle sta…

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79 | Finding Your Song Seed: How to Write the Song Only You Can Write (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 4) 23:50

29d ago23:50

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What if the song you’ve been longing to write is already inside you — just waiting for you to listen? In this episode, we explore how to uncover your song seed — that first spark of melody, phrase, or emotion that begins your creative process. Whether you’ve never written a song before or you’ve been feeling blocked for years, this is your invitati…

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78 | Build a Creative Singing & Songwriting Practice Routine that Fits Your Life (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 3) 26:47

1M ago26:47

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What does consistency look like when your creative life doesn’t fit into neat little boxes? If you’ve been longing to sing again, write again, or simply reconnect with your voice — but struggle to find the time, the structure, or the energy — this episode is for you. In Part 3 of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we’re exploring what it means to find …

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77 | How to Stop Overthinking & Start Singing With Ease (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 2) 23:08

1M ago23:08

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When you overthink your singing, you disconnect from how it feels to make sound. In this episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore what happens when you stop analyzing every note — and start trusting your body as your instrument. We’ll talk about how overthinking can hold you back before you even open your mouth, why trying harder often …

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76 | 3 Steps to Reclaim Your Voice & Artist Identity as a Singer & Songwriter (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 1) 25:41

2M ago25:41

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In this first episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore how to heal your relationship with your voice, rebuild trust, and reclaim your artist identity — your singer within. Whether you’ve been away from singing for years, or you’ve been holding yourself back, this episode guides you through practical steps to release old fears, reconnect…

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75 | A New Season of Finding Your Voice ~ What it Means to Begin Again 18:23

2M ago18:23

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By Lainey Prendeville Crawford - Voice & Creativity Coach, Singer Songwriter, Holistic Voice Teacher

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74 | How to Write a Song as a Singer ~ Without Playing an Instrument 22:14

2M ago22:14

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You don't need to play an instrument to start writing songs ~ your voice is enough. In this episode, I’m breaking down a simple, beginner-friendly approach to songwriting for singers ~ no guitar, piano, or music theory required. If you're someone who loves to sing but feels stuck or unsure about how to make music from your own voice and ideas, this…

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73 | You're Not Behind: Returning to Your Voice After a Break From Singing 18:10

2M ago18:10

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Have you stepped away from your voice — again? Are you feeling the weight of guilt, shame, or the belief that you’ve “fallen behind?” You’re not alone. And you’re not behind. This episode is a compassionate reframe for singers starting over — for the second, third, or tenth time. Whether life got in the way, creativity went quiet, or you just neede…

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72 | Singing as an Act of Freedom: A Call to Courage 24:49

3M ago24:49

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If your voice isn’t free, you aren’t free. In this episode, we'll explore what it really means to sing with truth — especially in a world that punishes honesty and teaches us to stay quiet. We’re told that silence keeps us safe. But the truth? Holding your voice back doesn’t protect you — it imprisons you. Whether you're a longtime singer or someon…

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71 | Breaking the Silence: Finding Your Voice Beyond Creative Blocks 22:19

3M ago22:19

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Feeling creatively blocked or disconnected from your voice? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore how to move through creative blocks with compassion so you can start singing again with confidence and authenticity. You'll learn gentle, practical ways to reconnect with your voice and start expressing yourself freely ~ without judgment. Wheth…

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70 | Sick of Saving Your Music for Last? 4 Tips to Prioritize Your Creativity for Singer Songwriters 15:49

3M ago15:49

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If you’re anything like me, you just feel better when you’re singing. When you make music a part of your life and prioritize your creativity, there is a certain energy, a certain spark that permeates all aspects of your life and enhances your overall well-being. But it’s just harder than it used to be to set aside time for making music, singing, so…

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69 | Trying to Match What You Hear? 3 Tips for Singers to Go From Imitation to Individual Expression 21:13

3M ago21:13

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Have you been trying to match your voice to what you’re hearing when singing along with other voices? Do you find yourself trying to sound like a certain artist when singing along with their music? Imitation is a helpful tool, and yet there is a need for balance between trying to match good vocal production and finding your own unique sound. So how…

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68 | Feel Like a Fraud as a Vocalist? The Truth About Imposter Syndrome & How to Keep Making Music 23:59

4M ago23:59

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Do you ever doubt your abilities as a singer? If you’ve ever struggled with feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, fear and self-doubt, you’re not alone. It is all too common to feel like a fraud when you’re sharing your voice and stepping out as a vocalist in any capacity, whether as a performer on stage, using your voice as a healing instrument, rec…

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67 | The Secret to Growing Your Confidence (or Finding it Again) as a Singer 21:49

4M ago21:49

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Did something shake your confidence as a singer and you’re trying to get it back? Do you find yourself holding back because you’re not confident in your sound? Do you wish you had the confidence to share your voice? Whether you’ve never felt confident in your voice or you once had confidence and it took a hit, today’s episode will teach you how to …

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66 | Out of Practice? 5 Truths About Getting Your Voice Back After a Singing Hiatus 19:12

4M ago19:12

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When you’re out of practice, it can be hard to bring yourself to get back into the flow of practicing and singing again. Chances are, you’re in your head about what your voice will sound like, dreading the judgment you’ll face from yourself when you open your mouth to sing for the first time in a long time. Before you even think about which vocal w…

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65 | Your Voice Isn't Lost. 4 Ways to Reconnect With Your Voice & Start Singing Again 25:38

4M ago25:38

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If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost your voice, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, too ~ not just once but time and again. That’s how I’ve honed this process that I’m now sharing with you ~ this process of coming back home to your voice and reconnecting with your creativity so you can get back to singing and making music. In this episode, I lay ou…

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64 | Ready to Express Yourself Freely as a Singer? How Vocal Improvisation Can Help You Get There 16:19

4M ago16:19

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Are you wanting to express yourself freely through your singing voice, but feel restricted or confined within a box of ‘shoulds’ and ‘supposed to’s?’ Do you wish you could find your unique sound without feeling stuck in the trap of trying to sound a certain way rather than just being yourself? Today I want to share with you the greatest vehicle I’v…

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63 | Dreaming of Writing, Singing & Performing Your Own Songs? 3 Things You Actually Need First 18:51

5M ago18:51

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Today we’re talking about what you actually need to make music as a singer songwriter. Before you are actually out there living the dream ~ whatever form that takes for you, whether it’s singing at a local open mic night or touring with a band or recording your songs or creating for the sake of creating, expressing yourself, or simply making someth…

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62 | Afraid the Neighbors Might Hear You Singing? 10 Reasons You Should Sing Anyway 17:34

5M ago17:34

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Ever stopped yourself from practicing singing because you worry about what the neighbors (or the people who live with you) might think? Ever found yourself “whisper singing” because you’re afraid of singing full voice? (“What if someone heard me singing?”) If being heard is something you are yearning for but something you’re afraid of at the same t…

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61 | Vocal Warm Ups for Singer Songwriters: A Step-by-Step Plan to Create a Singing Practice You Love 26:58

5M ago26:58

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Today we’re breaking down the key components of a creative singing practice that will support your vocal and artistic development as a singer songwriter. I want you to LOVE your singing practice. I want you to feel lit up when you go to warm up your voice and sing through your songs, so we’re weaving in our signature dose of creativity and PLAY as …

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60 | "Why is it So Hard to Make Myself Sing?" The Real Enemy of Creativity & What to Do About It 24:18

5M ago24:18

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Does it ever feel like pulling teeth when you go to practice singing? Do you go out of your way to find anything and everything else to do EXCEPT actually sing? What is this repelling force that we come up against as artists whenever we're faced with actually doing the work of our craft? If you've ever struggled with "making" yourself sing, then yo…

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59 | Beyond Vocal Technique: Why a Holistic Approach to Singing is the #1 Way to Find Your Voice 19:42

6M ago19:42

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Vocal technique isn’t everything. Vocal warm ups and exercises and drills aren’t everything. Hitting all the right notes with the most beautiful tone quality and with the most well-coordinated breath support isn’t everything. Vocal technique is just one piece of the puzzle. That’s why in this episode, I’m going deep into why it’s so important to nu…

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58 | Worried Your Song Lyrics Will Be Misunderstood? 4 Truths You Must Embrace to Express Yourself as an Artist and Singer Songwriter 21:09

6M ago21:09

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Do you worry about how your creative work will be interpreted or what other people will think of the songs you write? If so, you’re not alone. These questions arise in artists of all kinds: Will I be misunderstood? Will it hurt someone? Will people judge me? Will they misinterpret what I was trying to say? Is it too much? Not enough? It’s a very vu…

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57 | Why You Should Learn to Play a Musical Instrument as a Singer Who Wants to Write Songs 22:09

6M ago22:09

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Are you a singer who wants to write songs and make your own music, but you don’t play an instrument? Maybe you’re feeling held back by your minimal or lack of instrumental skills and musical knowledge ~ but singing & songwriting just keep calling your name. I know the idea of learning yet another new thing can sometimes feel like too much… and mayb…

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56 | Can't Find Time to Sing? My Method for Cultivating a Creative Singing Practice that Works for YOU 19:59

6M ago19:59

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Are you struggling to find time to work on your music? In this week’s episode, we’re going to explore this elusive concept of time and how we can realistically make this whole singing / songwriting thing work in our ordinary, everyday lives. Between caring for loved ones, kids, a spouse, aging family members, a household, our work, whether that be …

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55 | 5 Lessons I Learned from Finishing a Creative Project that I'm Applying to Recording an Album of Original Songs as a Singer Songwriter 27:41

7M ago27:41

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If you've ever struggled with starting, finishing, and following through with a creative project, this episode will give you 5 lessons to keep you moving through the creative process ~ start to finish ~ so you can bring your creative ideas to life as a singer, songwriter, artist, and musician. Whether you’re having a hard time starting or having a …

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54 | Bored with Tedious Vocal Warm Ups? Try This Creative Approach to Warming Up Your Singing Voice Instead. 24:31

7M ago24:31

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Are you sick of tedious vocal exercises and traditional vocal drills? When you’re trying to get back into the flow of singing, moving through the typical vocal warm ups can be a real barrier to entry. You just wanna get to the fun part… but you know it will feel better and sound better if you warm up your voice first. Besides, you want to work on i…

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53 | Why Natural Talent Is Not What You Think It Is! The Truth About What it Takes to Make Music as a Singer and Vocalist 20:45

7M ago20:45

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You probably know that you have a gift. Perhaps you’ve been told you’re talented. You’ve likely been praised for your singing voice. Even if you’ve been too shy to really share your voice and so you haven’t received this kind of feedback, the fact that you’re here tells me you just innately feel a deep desire in your heart to sing… so there is a na…

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52 | Creative Dry Season? My Step-by-Step Guide to Tap into Creative Flow & Replenish Inspiration as a Singer and Artist 25:03

7M ago25:03

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In the creative journey as a singer, songwriter & vocal artist, there are bound to be dry seasons of feeling depleted, empty, uninspired. It’s almost like you’ve reached the bottom of the cup or your stream of creative energy has run dry… and you just have no motivation to sing, create, make music, write songs. That’s why it’s so important to have …

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51 | 3 Reasons You Should Stop Comparing Yourself to Others So You Can Find Your Voice as a Singer and Songwriter 19:51

7M ago19:51

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Have you ever considered what the comparison trap is stealing from you? If you’ve ever compared yourself to others as a singer / artist and come up short in your mind, then today’s episode will be the gentle nudge of tough love that you need to break free from this all-too-common creative block. I’ll be sharing with you 3 reasons to stop comparing …

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50 | Tired of Putting Music on the Backburner? 3 Ways to Kickstart Your Singing Practice & Find Your Voice Again 22:02

8M ago22:02

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If you've been feeling disconnected from your voice and have spent some time away from music for one reason or another, this episode will help you get those creative gears moving again and reignite that desire in your heart to sing. It can be so hard to dust off the cobwebs and start singing again when the distance between you and your art feels li…

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49 | Songwriting as a Creative Outlet Pt. 2: What You Need When You're Getting Started 27:12

8M ago27:12

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In the second part of our conversation about exploring songwriting as a creative outlet, I go deeper into what you need when you're getting started with writing your own songs. Whether you’re a writer whose strength is in the lyrics, a singer who doesn’t play an instrument (or lacks confidence in your existing instrumental skills), a musician who p…

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48 | Songwriting as a Creative Outlet Pt. 1: My Journey from Singing Other People's Music to Writing My Own Songs 18:55

8M ago18:55

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Have you ever felt the desire to explore songwriting as a creative outlet? Whether you are just playing with the idea, wondering where to begin, or you've got notebooks full of songs and you're wondering what to do with this treasure trove of ideas, you're sure to find something of value in today's episode. I went on a little bit of a journey here,…

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47 | Songwriting for Singers: 5 Common Roadblocks to Writing Your Own Music & How to Overcome Them 33:51

8M ago33:51

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Are you a singer who wants to make your own music and explore songwriting as a creative outlet? Do you feel like you have songs inside of you, but you’re struggling to get them out for one reason or another? Singing other people’s music is great and everything, but you have your own stories, your own experiences, your own feelings and emotions and …

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46 | Want to Feel Free in Your Voice as a Singer & Songwriter? Focus on THIS. 24:40

9M ago24:40

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Are you longing to experience the freedom of singing and the joy of making music without all the technical stuff and the noise of the mind getting in the way? As a vocal artist and highly creative person, you know that being free to express yourself and create for the sake of creating is a feeling like no other. But it can sometimes get lost in the…

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45 | Getting Back On Stage: 4 Performance Tips for Rusty Singers 31:15

9M ago31:15

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There are seasons of the vocal journey when we step away from the stage, lean into the silence, and spend some time away ~ whether we’re seemingly forced into it or we intentionally choose to take a break from performing. And sometimes we even shut down our voice and stop singing altogether ~ I’ve been there. If you’ve been in such a season, it can…

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44 | Improve Your Overall Sound with These 3 Simple Vocal Tips for Singers 14:43

9M ago14:43

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In this episode, I share 3 simple vocal tips that will help you open your voice, find vocal freedom, and improve your overall tone quality as a singer and vocalist. These are quick remedies to common mistakes that I see and hear singers making time and time again. When you know how to bring awareness to them, they are actually quite easy to fix. No…

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43 | Finding Your Artistic Voice: 3 Things You Need to Hone Your Unique Sound as a Singer & Songwriter 28:24

9M ago28:24

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If you want to uncover your unique sound and find your artistic voice as a singer, there are 3 things that stand out to me as critical parts of the process. In this episode, we dive into each of these 3 essentials as I explain why they’re important, how they help you get to the heart of your creative voice, and how to actually implement them in you…

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42 | Music Making & Motherhood: Nurturing Your Children AND Your Creativity as a Mother & Vocal Artist 33:41

10M ago33:41

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This one goes out to all the singing mamas out there, the musical mamas to be, the singers who also aspire to be mothers one day. Can we just say… motherhood is hard! It is both the most difficult thing I’ve ever done AND the most rewarding. So what does all of this mean for your creative life, your music, your voice, your art? Today’s episode is m…

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41 | What You Need to Get Started with Vocal Improvisation: A Simple Roadmap for Singers 20:10

10M ago20:10

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One of the best practices for opening your voice and creativity is Vocal Improvisation. In today's episode, I'll walk you through what it is, why you should weave it into your singing practice, and what you need to get started. At the end of our conversation today, I hope to leave you with a roadmap that leads you to creative flow and vocal freedom…

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40 | Perfectionism vs. Excellence: How to Create Beautiful Work Without Falling into the Trap 21:14

10M ago21:14

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If you’ve ever considered yourself to be a perfectionist, then today’s episode is for you. As a “recovering perfectionist” myself, who has learned to see the truth through the lies and who has found a way to deal with these tendencies when they inevitably creep in, I want to share with you some of the tools that have worked for me. Because if you a…

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39 | How to Get Comfortable Singing in Front of People: 5 Tips to Grow Your Confidence 26:15

10M ago26:15

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Sharing your voice in the world requires vulnerability. Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Stepping into the unknown and allowing people to witness you in it. Being seen and heard in this way can bring up a lot of fear and insecurities when it comes to your singing voice and your creative expression as a whole. The good news is that when…

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38 | Permission to Sing: How to Nurture Your Desire to Make Music 23:47

11M ago23:47

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There’s a seed within you that was planted long ago and is only awaiting your activation in order to crack open, rise up, reach for the light, open and blossom. And that seed is your desire to sing, to make music, to use your creativity and your voice as an instrument to express what’s in your heart. But it’s all too common to allow that seed to go…

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37 | Does Your Dream of Singing Feel Too Far Out of Reach? Here’s the Truth. 21:44

11M ago21:44

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Big creative dreams can sometimes feel out of reach… unrealistic even… and so we often stop ourselves before we start. Or we start and stop and start and stop as we cycle through overwhelm, fear, and doubt. But those dreams are planted inside of you for a reason ~ they are yours to nurture and cultivate and bring to life! That’s why I want to devot…

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36 | The Vocal Artist's Path & The Beginner's Mind: 5 Tips to Start Where You Are 29:07

11M ago29:07

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Often as we enter a new year, we’re thinking about what we want to create... what goals, dreams, and aspirations we want to focus on or work towards this year. There’s something about the calendar turning over that gets us dreaming again… But too often, these new creative projects and goals can be derailed by perfectionism. And so we stop before we…

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35 | Renew Your Artistic Vision in the New Year with This 5 Step Creative Exercise for Singers & Vocal Artists 40:43

11M ago40:43

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You’re in for a special treat today ~ a *mini reTREAT* for you and your creative spirit ~ to close out the year and step into a renewed vision for yourself as an artist in the new year. So set aside some time for yourself and your creativity (and if you need convincing that it’s not only okay, but essential to your well-being to devote time to nurt…

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34 | Why Making Time for Your Creativity Isn't Selfish, but ESSENTIAL to Your Holistic Well-Being 23:41

11M ago23:41

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One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is time with your art to nurture your creativity. And yet, so many of us struggle to give ourselves that gift. We think it’s selfish. There’s always something else we think we should be doing instead… But if we want to live a creative life… to be the artist we were designed to be, to use the gifts we’…