🎙️ Ep. 50 – Growing Pains & Creative Breakthroughs with Clare Hudson

Welcome to a very special milestone episode of the Fearless Singer Podcast! 💃

Mel chats with singer-songwriter and Fearless Singer member Clare Hudson ahead of her debut show Growing Pains—a beautifully curated journey through her originals, favourite covers, and pivotal life moments.

From studying classical voice at the QLD Conservatorium, to experiencing creative burnout, to finding her way back to music through community and songwriting, Clare shares her story with honesty, humour, and heart.

If you've ever struggled with imposter syndrome, perfectionism, or letting go of your dream (only to come back to it stronger), this one's for you. ❤️‍🔥🎤

⏱️ Timestamps (click to jump!)

00:00 – Intro & Special Guest Reveal!

00:52 – Clare's Musical Journey (So Far)

01:40 – The Big Gig & Clare's Signature Sound

02:34 – "Growing Pains" – The Concept Behind the Show

04:13 – Real-Life Moments That Inspired the Setlist

06:44 – From Classical Rigour to Jazz Freedom

18:57 – Writing Her First Original Songs (and Loving It)

22:36 – Show Time Correction + Warm Fuzzies

22:47 – Finding Her Way to Fearless Singer

23:12 – That Creative Low Point No One Talks About

23:42 – Reconnecting with Music Gently (and on Her Terms)

24:59 – The Inner Critic & the Healing Journey

28:43 – Conservatorium Challenges & The Comparison Trap

38:25 – You're Not Alone – The Power of Shared Experience

40:14 – The Cutest Flashback – Clare at 8 Years Old

42:34 – Upcoming Show Details – Don't Miss It!

🎤 Clare Hudson Live – "Growing Pains"

🗓️ Saturday 13 April

🕒 3–5 PM

📍 Can You Keep A Secret, Woolloongabba

🎟️ Only a few tickets left!

👉🏻 Book here

With:

• Clare Hudson – vocals & originals

• Peta Wilson – keys

• Dave McGuire – guitar

• Dr. Bob – bass

Special Guest: Hope Morrison

🎧 Follow Clare: @clarehudsonmusic

✨ About Fearless Singer

Fearless Singer is a vocal coaching and creative empowerment community created by jazz singer and mindset coach Mel Lathouras. We help singers reclaim their voices, rewrite their fear stories, and live their boldest creative lives—with support, skill, and soul.

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https://www.fearlesssinger.com/

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