What does "you sound too musical theatre" actually mean?? (Hint: it’s rarely just about your voice) Today we're giving you clear, actionable tools to bridge the stylistic gap between Broadway polish and pop/rock authenticity.

In this episode, we unpack:

• The most common “too musical theatre” habits—and how to fix them.
• Why “vocal color” is your new best friend: from Billie Eilish breathiness to Whitney Houston wails.
• How rhythm, vibrato, and vowel choices shape your stylistic credibility.
• Acting differences between musical theatre storytelling and pop/rock performance.
• Cynthia’s hot take: why imitation might just be the fastest way to expand your color palette.

Whether you’re auditioning for Moulin Rouge, Come From Away, or a 54 Below concert, this conversation will help you understand context, make smarter vocal choices, and finally feel confident crossing over into pop/rock.

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• 🗣 BVC Masterclass: The subscription that gets you 3, live classes each month
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• 💙 Master Your Mix: Build your mix voice so you can sing what you want, when you want.
• 🎤 Pop Rock Essentials: The must-have course if you've ever been told you sound "too musical theatre!"
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