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Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Singing Tips for Musical Theatre Actors, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, How to Sing Better

Estelle Idoko - Voice Teacher, Singing Coach, Singer, Actor,
Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Singing Tips for Musical Theatre Actors, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, How to Sing Better
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  • Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Singing Tips for Musical Theatre Actors, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, How to Sing Better

    How Musical Theatre and Classical singers Can Learn to Sing Contemporary Styles and more with Jacob Shipley! // Ep. 326

    27/04/2026 | 45 mins.
    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 Musical Theatre and Classical singers branch out into contemporary styles and Singer-Songwriters improve their vocal flexibility and health. As a folk-rock singer-songwriter, Jacob’s music is raw, powerful, and emotive. His songs are intimate snapshots from his own emotionally complicated life with humor and a knowing smile that only hindsight can bring.

     

    WHAT NEXT?

    → Book your voice lesson! -  creativelybyestelle.com/studio

     

    → Free, 10-15 minute voice consult with me HERE!

     

    → Free vocal warm up track! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup

     

    → Free online community! - creativelybyestelle.com/community

     

    → Join the email list HERE!

     

    → Contact me:

    - Email: [email protected]

    - Instagram: @creativelybyestelle
  • Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Singing Tips for Musical Theatre Actors, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, How to Sing Better

    Vocal Health Tips for Singers to Fight Spring Allergies! // Ep. 325

    23/04/2026 | 14 mins.
    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 NEXT?

    → Book your voice lesson! -  creativelybyestelle.com/studio

     

    → Free, 10-15 minute voice consult with me HERE!

     

    → Free vocal warm up track! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup

     

    → Free online community! - creativelybyestelle.com/community

     

    → Join the email list HERE!

     

    → Contact me:

    - Email: [email protected]

    - Instagram: @creativelybyestelle
  • Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Singing Tips for Musical Theatre Actors, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, How to Sing Better

    Learn to Sing With Confidence this Spring 🌸 - No More Self-Doubt! // Ep. 324

    20/04/2026 | 32 mins.
    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?

    → Book your voice lesson! -  creativelybyestelle.com/studio

     

    → Free, 10-15 minute voice consult with me HERE!

     

    → Free vocal warm up track! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup

     

    → Free online community! - creativelybyestelle.com/community

     

    → Join the email list HERE!

     

    → Contact me:

    - Email: [email protected]

    - Instagram: @creativelybyestelle
  • Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Singing Tips for Musical Theatre Actors, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, How to Sing Better

    Vocal Warm-Ups for Breath Support So You Don't Sound Too Breathy When You Sing! // Ep. 323

    16/04/2026 | 15 mins.
    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 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! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup

     

    → Free online community! - creativelybyestelle.com/community

     

    → Join the email list HERE!

     

    → Contact me:

    - Email: [email protected]

    - Instagram: @creativelybyestelle
  • Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Singing Tips for Musical Theatre Actors, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, How to Sing Better

    Learn to Sing Better Starting With These Three Steps! // Ep. 322

    13/04/2026 | 25 mins.
    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 sing better in 30 days

    - Figuring out why singing better matters to you

    - Practicing 5-10 minutes a day

    and more! Listen in - and take NOTES! :)

     

    WHAT NEXT?

    → Book your voice lesson! -  creativelybyestelle.com/studio

     

    → Free vocal warm up track! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup

     

    → Free online community! - creativelybyestelle.com/community

     

    → Join the email list HERE!

     

    → Contact me:

    - Email: [email protected]

    - Instagram: @creativelybyestelle

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About Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Singing Tips for Musical Theatre Actors, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, How to Sing Better

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 know where to start?I get it! Hi, I’m Estelle, a Professional Singer, Actor, and Voice Teacher in my online studio, Creatively Performing Arts. I also teach and music direct locally in North Carolina at various music studios and theaters!I grew up performing, but everyone kept telling me to save the arts for retirement or the weekends. So after college, I went to medical school, thinking that was the safest path. But I realized I had those creative passions for a reason and couldn't stay in a career that hid my gifts. So, I decided to leave. Dramatic, I know, but I'm in theatre after all! After I left medical school, I started a Masters in Music and Music Education at Columbia University (hybrid) and developed my voice intentionally while helping other singers along the way. I began to build confidence in my dreams and my voice beyond what I'd ever known!I want to help you do the same - build confidence in your singing voice so you can live your creative dreams!On this show, you will learn how to sing with more confidence, how to train your voice consistently, how to prepare your songs for auditions, how to belt, how to develop mix technique, how to breathe properly as a singer, and more!You’ll get mindset tips to help you take action on your creative gifts in spite of imposter syndrome, self-doubt, rejection, and fear of what people think.With incredible guests, from Broadway performers to a Latin Grammy award winner, to local theatre and music artists, and my own current and past experiences, this will be your one-stop shop for all things singing, performing, and creative inspiration! Plus, you’ll hear lots of fun musical theatre references!Alright choir lovers and theatre-kids-turned-theatre-adults, this is your time. Start singing with CONFIDENCE today!
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