Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Theatre Kid Singing Tips, Singing and Performing, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, Vocal Warm-Ups

Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Theatre Kid Singing Tips, Singing and Performing, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, Vocal Warm-Ups

By Estelle Idoko - Voice Teacher, Singing Coach, Singer, Actor,ArtsMusicPerforming Arts
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Sing Confidently, Live Creatively - Theatre Kid Singing Tips, Singing and Performing, Vocal Exercises, Vocal Technique, Vocal Warm-Ups episodes

  • From Tone-Deaf to Billboard Charting Singer/Songwriter with Kendra Erika // Ep. 307

    Do you want to overcome odds like to become a powerhouse performer? I'm so excited to bring you this conversation with Kendra Erika. From being tone-deaf to training classically, covering Jazz standards, and creating pop/EDM, Billboard chart topping hits, Kendra knows what it's like to be on the creative journey - and NOT to give up. Now, she's releasing her full-length, James Bond-inspired album, License to Thrill, and YOU get to hear...

    - Her journey to where she is now as a Billboard chart topping singer

     

    - How you can go from struggling in your voice to pursuing a real career as a singer.

     

    - Kendra's advice on how to be consistent and persistent to overcome rejection and fear.


    Connect with Kendra!

    Kendra's Music on Spotify

    Kendra's Music on Apple Music

    Instagram: @KendraErika

    Youtube: @KendraErika

    Website: www.kendraerika.com

    More about Kendra: Kendra Erika is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actress. Her newest single, “GoldenEye,” released in 2025, launches a bold new era ahead of her

    upcoming full-length album License to Thrill, debuting February 13, 2026. She will celebrate the album with an exclusive, one-night-only showcase in Las Vegas on February 15, 2026, bringing the new songs to life with the elegance, drama, and magnetic stage presence that define her artistry. A dynamic performer, Kendra has opened for Jason , headlined NYC’s Tea Dance for Pride, and lit up top venues such as The Abbey in West Hollywood, Honey Delray in Florida, and Rocco’s in Los Angeles. Originally from Boca Raton, Florida, and now based in Los Angeles, Kendra Erika stands at the intersection of glamour, grit, and global artistry—an unstoppable creative force poised for her most defining chapter yet with the arrival of License to Thrill and the dazzling world of sound she has crafted around it.

     

    WHAT NEXT?

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

     

    → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup

     

    → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle

     

    → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!

     

    → Join the email list HERE!

     

    → Email me - [email protected]

    33 min
  • Sing Along With This 5 Minute, Beginner Singer-Friendly Vocal Warmup! // Ep. 306

    Hi Singers! Sing along with these 5 vocal exercises in 5 minutes, helping you:

    - balance and coordinate your voice

    - sing through your registers without cracking

    - balance air flow with air pressure, and more! Want to get exercises for your voice and the song you want to work on? → Book your voice lesson! -  creativelybyestelle.com/studio

     

    Today's exercises: 

    1. hum - slide down a 5th

    2. soo-wee-oo-wee-oo - steps down a 5th
    3. sha or sho - skips up and down an octave
    4. ha-ha-ha-ha (same note repeat) - ha - slide down the 5th (option to do "hoo" for lower voices)
    5. I know- I know- I know - skips on a 5th

    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 ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup

     

    → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle

     

    → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!

     

    → Join the email list HERE!

     

    → Email me - [email protected]

    8 min
  • 3 Tips if You're Learning to Sing Again as an Adult (Beginner Singer-Friendly!) // Ep. 305

    Hi! Are you coming back to singing as an adult in your 20's, 30's, or later? Want to take your singing seriously and pursue a career in the performing arts? Do you want to build confidence in your singing voice after taking a break during or after college? You CAN do this.

    You CAN start singing again as an adult and I want to share 3 key things to do immediately to help you on this journey. As I share the tips, we'll also talk about...

    - Facing comparison as an adult singer

    - Learning to embrace your sound

    - What you need to know about the voice

    and more! Listen in!

     

    WHAT NEXT?

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

     

    → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup

     

    → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle

     

    → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!

     

    → Join the email list HERE!

     

    → Email me - [email protected]

    20 min
  • Overcoming Self-Doubt Pays Off for Creatives, Singers, & Performers // Ep. 304

    I know that overcoming self-doubt pays off because doing so allowed me to do the work I'm doing now as a singer, performer, and vocal coach. And doing so will help you pursue your own creative dreams. The challenge is to keep coming face-to-face with doubt and move forward in spite of it all. Today's episode, I share about overcoming doubts about...


    - pursuing a career in the arts

    - whether your voice is "good enough"

    - wanting to be a song-writer

    - putting yourself out there as a performer and creative

    and how moving past these pays off. Listen in!

     

    WHAT NEXT?

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

     

    → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup

     

    → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle

     

    → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!

     

    → Join the email list HERE!

     

    → Email me - [email protected]

    16 min
  • How To Be a Musical Theatre Actress, Writer, & Producer of Your Own Black Girl Musical with Brandi Campbell! // Ep. 303

    Hi Performers! I'm so excited to bring you the first interview of this year - a conversation with actress, writer, producer, and creator of Black Girl: The Musical. Do you wish you knew how to write and create your own show? Want to create work that is meaningful, highlighting BIPOC voices? Wish you were confident enough to put your creative work out there?

     

    Brandi is going to inspire you so much! Get ready to hear:

    - Her journey to becoming the creative she is

    - How she is creating her own show by highlighting voices of Black women

    - How she handles "rejection" to keep going in her musical theatre career

    and more! Listen in!

     

    Connect with Brandi: 

    - Instagram @abrandinewshow
    - TikTok @abrandinewshow
    - Support & Learn more about Black Girl: The Musical!

     

    WHAT NEXT?

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

     

    → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup

     

    → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle

     

    → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!

     

    → Join the email list HERE!

     

    → Email me - [email protected]

    33 min
  • Creative Dreams Don't Just Happen // Ep. 302

    Hi performers, let's talk creative goal setting! Because your creative dreams - to become a confident singer, to audition more consistently, to grow as a dancer, to be on stage every month - whatever it is, it doesn't happen on it's own. It starts with surrendering that goal and surrendering that desire, then you take little steps of action. Starting today. I'm sharing what those steps are and the challenges you'll face at each stage. We'll talk about:

    - Surrendering your creative dreams

    - Facing fear, overwhelm, shame, and lack of motivation

    - Making sure you don't give up on your creative dreams as a performing artist

    & more. Listen in!

     

    WHAT NEXT?

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

     

    → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup

     

    → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle

     

    → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!

     

    → Join the email list HERE!

     

    → Email me - [email protected]

    12 min
  • Is Your Voice Strained When You Sing? Overcome Vocal Tension Starting Today // Ep. 301

    Are you feeling and sounding strained when you sing?

    Do you struggle with vocal tension?

    There are so many things that could be going on, but this is one area to look at - especially for notes that feel high or that you're wanting to make sound louder. Let me know if you have any other questions! Listen in!

     

    Get ready to learn:

    - How to take a proper inhale as a singer

    - How to remain relaxed as you exhale/sing

    - A new breathing exercise for singers!


    DISCLAIMER - If this is happening again and again and causing pain consistently, please talk to your doctor about a potential ENT referral!

     

    WHAT NEXT?

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

     

    → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup

     

    → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle

     

    → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!

     

    → Join the email list HERE!

     

    → Email me - [email protected]

     

    24 min
  • For the Person Who DREAMS of Having a Creative Life // Ep. 300 🎉

    🎉 HAPPY 300TH EPISODE! You're invited to the celebration! TODAY   at 12noon EST - creativelybyestelle.com/300 🎉🎉🎉

    I'm so grateful we've gotten to do this together so far and can't wait to find new ways to connect with you all more! 

    Today, we're talking all about dreaming big, creative dreams, and how to keep going even when you feel stuck in shame, fear, and self-doubt. We talk about not just building confidence in your singing voice, but in the dream you have to sing and live a creative life, period. Listen in to learn about how to...

    - Deal with the fear and shame around creating

    - Make space to dream
    - Make the dream practical 
    - Take COURAGEOUS action 

    and more!

    WHAT NEXT?

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

     

    → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup

     

    → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle

     

    → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!

     

    → Join the email list HERE!

     

    → Email me - [email protected]

    26 min
  • I Feel Like I Can't Sing, I Sing With Too Much Nasality, and More - Responding to Your Comments & Questions! // Ep. 299

    🎉 This Thursday is our 300th episode! You're invited to the celebration! 🎉🎉🎉 Send a note about how this show has impacted you & join the Creativity & Confident Singing Q&A THIS Thursday at 12noon EST - creativelybyestelle.com/300 

     

    Hi singer! It's a Q & A! Today, I'm sharing answers that other singers and creatives have asked or commented on from TikTok! This was me answering off the cuff so there are some hiccups lol but I kept it all in so you can hear me being an imperfect  but passionate vocal coach haha.  So if you want to know whether cold water is bad for your voice or how to stop sounding so nasally, listen in!

     

    WHAT NEXT?

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

     

    → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup

     

    → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle

     

    → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!

     

    → Join the email list HERE!

     

    → Email me - [email protected]

    11 min
  • How to Not Give Up on Your Creative Journey This Year // Ep. 298

    🎉 Next week is the 300th episode of the show! Celebrate with us! 🎉🎉🎉

    Send a note about how this show has impacted you & join the Creativity & Confident Singing Q&A next Thursday at 12noon EST - creativelybyestelle.com/300 

     

    Self-doubt, fear, and distraction are going to come in 2026. Don't let them stop you from building confidence as a performer and having your MOST creative year! In this episode, I'm excited to have a cozy chat with you to help you learn ways to make sure you don't give in to the temptation to give up on your creative journey this year. We'll talk:

    - Making goals that are rooted in a personal decision


    - Knowing your WHY - and my personal example of this


    - Ways to prioritize rest


    - and more!

     

    WHAT NEXT?

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

     

    → Free vocal warm ups! - creativelybyestelle.com/warmup

     

    → Connect with me on Instagram! - @creativelybyestelle

     

    → Instagram community HERE / Facebook community HERE!

     

    → Join the email list HERE!

     

    → Email me - [email protected]

    20 min

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