Frigid winter weather, germs abound, and someone decided THIS is audition season?!
Whether you’re a high school senior heading into college auditions or a professional preparing for a busy season of tapes and callbacks, this conversation is packed with practical, real-world vocal health strategies you can use any time your voice is under pressure.
Aspire Program Director Julie Kavanagh sits down with BVC co-founder Chelsea Wilson to talk nerves, stamina, sickness, travel, warmups, and how to sing well even when conditions aren’t ideal.
You’ll hear us dive into:
- How nerves physically affect your voice—and tools to manage them
- Building vocal stamina in the weeks leading up to auditions
- What to pack in your vocal health kit
- How to warm up on long or early travel days
- What to do when you wake up congested or “not at your best”
Plus: Chelsea’s go-to grounding ritual, myths to ignore, and the mindset shift that helps singers perform with confidence—even on a 60% voice day.
Julie hosts more college audition-related conversations over on the NEW Aspire Youtube Channel! Support the show by hitting subscribe!
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Vocal Health for College MT Auditions: Staying Strong in Not-So-Ideal ConditionsChelsea Wilson Vocal Studio Warm-Up Series - A set of 10-minute warmups for mix, legit, and belt—perfect for audition days. On sale thru Dec 31st.
FREE 10-Minute Mix Voice Mini-Lesson - Chelsea’s guided warmup to help you activate your mix before auditions.
SOVT / Straw Work Resources - Listen to episode 54 the BVC Podcast for a deep dive! Use code "CHELSEA10" to get 10% off your Singing / Straw order: http://lddy.no/qfc8
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