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67 | The Secret to Growing Your Confidence (or Finding it Again) as a Singer

Did something shake your confidence as a singer and you’re trying to get it back?
Do you find yourself holding back because you’re not confident in your sound?
Do you wish you had the confidence to share your voice?
 
Whether you’ve never felt confident in your voice or you once had confidence and it took a hit, today’s episode will teach you how to grow your confidence in your singing voice.
 
I’ll be sharing with you what I believe to be the key to growing your confidence in your singing voice, and that is:
 
Creating your very own “Singer’s Toolkit.”  We’ll talk about what that is, why it’s important, what’s in it and how it can help you grow your confidence in your singing voice so you can express yourself freely as a singer.
 
<3 Lainey
 
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66 | Out of Practice? 5 Truths About Getting Your Voice Back After a Singing Hiatus

When you’re out of practice, it can be hard to bring yourself to get back into the flow of practicing and singing again. 
 
Chances are, you’re in your head about what your voice will sound like, dreading the judgment you’ll face from yourself when you open your mouth to sing for the first time in a long time.
 
Before you even think about which vocal warm up exercises to use or which vocalises to start with, you’re stuck in the paralysis of self-doubt, judgment, and perfectionism ~ leading to procrastination and resistance and avoidance.
 
You want singing to FEEL good… but when your voice is rusty, it doesn’t.  It doesn’t feel good.  It feels sluggish and clunky.  But beating yourself up about it doesn’t feel good either.
 
So if it's been awhile since you last sang and you want to get back into it ~ but without all the negative mind chatter ~ here are 5 truths to remember as you start singing again, so you can walk into your practice session with a clear mind and an open heart.
 
<3 Lainey
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65 | Your Voice Isn't Lost. 4 Ways to Reconnect With Your Voice & Start Singing Again

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost your voice, you’re not alone.  I’ve been there, too ~ not just once but time and again.  That’s how I’ve honed this process that I’m now sharing with you ~ this process of coming back home to your voice and reconnecting with your creativity so you can get back to singing and making music.  
 
In this episode, I lay out 4 different ways you can start to find your voice again ~ not only through singing but through other forms of creative expression that will lead you back to the song in your heart.  
 
So if you fear you may have lost a part of yourself you can never get back…  
 
If you are wondering if you’ll ever get back to singing again… 
 
If you’re longing to experience the freedom you once felt when singing…
 
If you’re seeking a pathway back to that ~ this episode is for you.
 
Your voice isn’t lost.
 
You can sing again.
 
Start here.
<3 Lainey
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64 | Ready to Express Yourself Freely as a Singer? How Vocal Improvisation Can Help You Get There

Are you wanting to express yourself freely through your singing voice, but feel restricted or confined within a box of ‘shoulds’ and ‘supposed to’s?’
 
Do you wish you could find your unique sound without feeling stuck in the trap of trying to sound a certain way rather than just being yourself?
 
Today I want to share with you the greatest vehicle I’ve found for unlocking creative freedom as a singer and songwriter.  And that is ~ vocal improvisation.  
 
If you want to experience the freedom of expression that comes with finding your authentic voice as a singer, then tune in to hear how vocal improvisation can help you get there.  
<3 Lainey
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63 | Dreaming of Writing, Singing & Performing Your Own Songs? 3 Things You Actually Need First

Today we’re talking about what you actually need to make music as a singer songwriter.  
 
Before you are actually out there living the dream ~ whatever form that takes for you, whether it’s singing at a local open mic night or touring with a band or recording your songs or creating for the sake of creating, expressing yourself, or simply making something you’re proud of… these are 3 things you actually need first.
 
So if you’re ready to take that dream that’s been planted firmly in your heart for as long as you can remember, and swirling around in your head for longer than you’d care to admit ~ and actually take the steps necessary to make it happen… let’s dive in. 
<3 Lainey
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62 | Afraid the Neighbors Might Hear You Singing? 10 Reasons You Should Sing Anyway

Ever stopped yourself from practicing singing because you worry about what the neighbors (or the people who live with you) might think?
 
Ever found yourself “whisper singing” because you’re afraid of singing full voice? (“What if someone heard me singing?”)
 
If being heard is something you are yearning for but something you’re afraid of at the same time… you’re not alone.  There is a quote about artists and creatives, attributed to D.W. Winnicott:
 
"Artists are people driven by the tension between the desire to communicate and the desire to hide.” 
 
Can you relate?  I know I can!
 
If you’ve ever felt this fear arise in you ~ this fear that someone may hear you singing ~ and you’ve let it stop you from unleashing the full power of your instrument, this episode is for you.
 
I’ll share with you my own perspective, as well as 10 reasons why you should SING ANYWAY.  
 
If you want to be able to express yourself freely through your singing voice without worrying about what others may think ~ tune in for some encouragement to let go and free your voice.
<3 Lainey
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61 | Vocal Warm Ups for Singer Songwriters: A Step-by-Step Plan to Create a Singing Practice You Love

Today we’re breaking down the key components of a creative singing practice that will support your vocal and artistic development as a singer songwriter.
 
I want you to LOVE your singing practice.  I want you to feel lit up when you go to warm up your voice and sing through your songs, so we’re weaving in our signature dose of creativity and PLAY as I walk you through a typical practice session.
 
This episode is going to take the guesswork out of the process so that when you go to sing, you know where to begin, how to move through the process of warming up your voice, and what to focus on as you work on your music and practice singing through your songs.  
 
Join me inside as I guide you through a simple series of steps that lead to a creative, productive, inspiring singing practice that supports your desired outcomes, your dreams, your goals and creative projects as a singer and songwriter.
<3 Lainey
Related Episodes:
56 | Can’t Find Time to Sing? My Method for Cultivating a Creative Singing Practice That Works for YOU
 
60 | “Why is it So Hard to Make Myself Sing?” The Real Enemy of Creativity & What to Do About It
 
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60 | "Why is it So Hard to Make Myself Sing?" The Real Enemy of Creativity & What to Do About It

Does it ever feel like pulling teeth when you go to practice singing?
 
Do you go out of your way to find anything and everything else to do EXCEPT actually sing?
 
What is this repelling force that we come up against as artists whenever we're faced with actually doing the work of our craft?
 
If you've ever struggled with "making" yourself sing, then you know all about today's topic.  We're shining a light on the real enemy of creativity to identify what's really stopping you from singing, making music, creating, writing songs, and doing what you love.  
 
When you learn the truth about this force of nature and what it takes to overcome it, you can finally get to doing the work necessary to become the artist and singer songwriter you were designed to be.
 
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59 | Beyond Vocal Technique: Why a Holistic Approach to Singing is the #1 Way to Find Your Voice

Vocal technique isn’t everything.  
 
Vocal warm ups and exercises and drills aren’t everything.  
 
Hitting all the right notes with the most beautiful tone quality and with the most well-coordinated breath support isn’t everything.  
 
Vocal technique is just one piece of the puzzle.  That’s why in this episode, I’m going deep into why it’s so important to nurture the WHOLE voice, the WHOLE instrument, and that includes YOU, dear artist, as the human being behind the voice.
 
Sure, I can teach you proper vocal technique.  I can show you how to improve your overall tone quality and manage your breath and navigate your full vocal range with resonance and beauty.
 
But I’d be neglecting the other parts of your instrument if I didn’t address what makes you a human being, an artist, a creative, living, breathing soul with so many other moving pieces and parts.
 
You are not your voice.  You are so much more.
 
These are the 4 parts of YOU, the WHOLE artist, that are essential to finding your voice as a singer, a songwriter, and a creative human being.
 
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58 | Worried Your Song Lyrics Will Be Misunderstood? 4 Truths You Must Embrace to Express Yourself as an Artist and Singer Songwriter

Do you worry about how your creative work will be interpreted or what other people will think of the songs you write?  If so, you’re not alone.  
 
These questions arise in artists of all kinds: 
 
Will I be misunderstood?  
Will it hurt someone?  
Will people judge me?  
Will they misinterpret what I was trying to say?
Is it too much? Not enough?   
 
It’s a very vulnerable act to express yourself in your song lyrics and tell a story that may be very personal.  
 
I know these worries intimately because I’ve had them all myself… until I finally realized and embraced these 4 truths about being an artist.  
 
If you want to not only write songs, but also express yourself freely, share your music, and sing those songs for others, then listen up ~ this episode will help you release the fear of being misunderstood and embrace these truths about creative, artistic expression.
 
<3 Lainey
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