Singer Songwriter | How to Write a Song, Make Music, Song Lyrics, Music Theory, Singing Lessons

Feeling stuck creatively? Struggling with songwriter’s block, creative burnout, or feeling disconnected from your music?

In this episode, we’re talking about how to begin again creatively — not through pressure, perfectionism, or forcing inspiration, but through play, curiosity, experimentation, and reconnecting with the desire to create.

I share some honest reflections about my own creative process lately, the idea of creating a tiny summer creative project, and why songwriter’s block may not actually mean your creativity is gone. Maybe the flow is still there — just buried underneath fear, overthinking, comparison, burnout, or the pressure to make something “good.”

We’ll talk about:

This episode is for singer-songwriters, musicians, artists, and creatives who want to reconnect with their artistic voice and begin creating again from a place that feels alive.

Plus, I’ll guide you through a reflective exercise to help you imagine your own small creative project for this summer.

<3 Lainey

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What do you do when the way you’ve been creating no longer feels alive?

In this episode, I’m sharing an honest reflection on creativity, artistic growth, and what happens when your creative process starts feeling stale — even when you still love what you do.

Lately, I’ve realized I’ve been spending so much time creating about music that I’ve started craving more space for my own songs, artistry, and creative process again. This episode is a conversation about creative seasons, outgrowing old rhythms, reconnecting with your artistic voice, and giving yourself permission to evolve as a singer-songwriter and creative.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your creativity, stuck in a creative rut, creatively burned out, or unsure how to reconnect with making music again, this episode is for you.

We’ll talk about:

This is an artist-to-artist conversation about creativity, songwriting, and learning to create from a place that feels alive again.

Thank you for joining me on this infinite journey of becoming.

<3 Lainey

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Have you ever felt like you’re trying too hard when you sing — forcing your voice, chasing a certain sound, or overthinking every note?

If so, you’re not alone.

In this episode, we talk about how to find your natural singing voice — not by shaping or controlling it, but by learning how to let it emerge.

Because your voice isn’t something you have to create.

It’s something that’s already there.

You’ll learn:

• why forcing your voice creates tension and disconnect

This episode is about trusting your voice, releasing control, and allowing your sound to become more natural over time.

Because the goal isn’t to sound perfect.

It’s to sound like you.

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Do you have unfinished songs, scattered lyrics, or too many song ideas living in your notes app?

In this episode, we talk about how to move inspiration through the songwriting process — so your ideas stop getting lost and start becoming songs.

You’ll learn how to capture ideas, create one creative “home,” and move songs through different stages of development without feeling overwhelmed.

Because songwriting isn’t just about having ideas.

It’s about knowing what to do with them next.

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If you’ve been struggling to find time for your creativity — or feeling stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle with your singing or songwriting — this episode will give you a simple, realistic way to stay consistent.

Because creativity doesn’t require hours of free time.

It requires a way to stay connected.

In this episode, I share a flexible 20-minute creative practice designed for singer-songwriters who want to build consistency without overwhelm — even in the middle of a full, busy life.

We’ll walk through:

• why the all-or-nothing mindset keeps you stuck

I also introduce a simple “sprinkle and pour” approach to creativity — a way of weaving your voice and your music into your daily life, instead of waiting for the perfect time.

Because you don’t need more time.

You need a way to return.

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If you’ve ever started a song and didn’t finish it… or felt stuck somewhere in the middle of the songwriting process, unsure what to do next — this episode will give you a clearer path forward.

Songwriting isn’t just about inspiration — it’s about understanding the phases of writing a song.

When you understand these phases, it becomes much easier to move from a simple idea… to a finished piece of music.

In this episode, we walk through three key phases of songwriting:

• gathering and developing song ideas

You’ll also hear a behind-the-scenes look at how I move through my own songwriting practice — from scattered ideas to focused work — in a way that allows for both structure and flexibility.

Because it’s not about having more ideas.

It’s about knowing what to do with the ones you already have.

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If warming up your voice has ever felt confusing, rigid, or overly technical… you’re not alone.

In this episode, we simplify the process.

Instead of focusing on the “perfect” vocal warm-up routine, you’ll learn how to approach warming up your voice in a way that’s intuitive, flexible, and actually supportive of your singing.

We’ll walk through a simple 4-part framework to help you:

• gently awaken your voice and body

We also talk about how overthinking and perfectionism can create tension in your voice—and how to shift into a more natural, responsive way of working with your instrument.

Because your voice is different every day… and your warm-up can be, too.

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100 episodes.

What started as Reawaken Your Voice has grown into something clearer, more focused, and more aligned — a space for singer-songwriters navigating the creative process, finding their voice, and learning how to trust it.

In this episode, I’m reflecting on the journey so far — what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what I’ve learned from you along the way.

We talk about:

• the evolution of the podcast and stepping into the identity of “singer-songwriter”

🎁 To celebrate 100 episodes, I’m giving away 3 one-hour Vocal Breakthrough Sessions.

You’ll be entered to win by filling out a short form sharing your experience, your challenges, and what you’d love more of on the podcast.

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Thank you for being here — whether you’ve listened to one episode or one hundred.

This is just the beginning.

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How do you actually find your songwriting voice?

Is it something you discover… or something that develops over time?

Many songwriters feel stuck here — overthinking their ideas, comparing themselves to others, and wondering if what they’re creating is original or “good enough.”

But your voice isn’t something you find by thinking.

It’s something that emerges through the act of writing.

In this episode, we explore what it really means to find your songwriting voice and why the process is less about figuring it out — and more about staying in the work long enough for something true to come through.

We talk about:

• Why overthinking can keep you disconnected from your creative voice

Because you don’t find your voice before you begin.

You find it by writing.

If you’re ready to move from second-guessing your songs to developing a voice that actually feels like you, this episode will meet you where you are.

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Many singers hold themselves back because they’re trying to sound perfect.

They control their tone, their breath, their phrasing — carefully managing every detail so nothing falls apart. But sometimes that control is exactly what keeps the voice from expressing something real.

In this episode, we explore the balance between vocal technique and emotional honesty, and why perfectionism can quietly block the freedom and authenticity that make music powerful.

We talk about:

• Why singers often try to control their voice instead of expressing the emotion of the song

Because the most powerful performances aren’t always technically perfect — they’re emotionally honest.

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