Singer Songwriter | How to Write a Song, Make Music, Song Lyrics, Music Theory, Singing Lessons
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Have you ever felt a song stirring inside you — but you’re not sure how to bring it to life?
Do you dream of writing and singing your own music, but find yourself held back by doubt, perfectionism, or the fear that you’re “not good enough”?
Maybe you’ve spent years studying, performing, or people-pleasing with your voice… or maybe you’ve never let yourself believe you could be a singer or a songwriter.
And all the tutorials, drills, and music theory lessons? They just make the process feel more complicated — and less creative.
If you’re ready to quiet the noise and reconnect with the song in your heart, I’m so glad you’re here.
This podcast will help aspiring singer-songwriters like you:
🎵 find your authentic voice and unique sound
🎵 write and sing your own songs — even if you don’t know where to begin
🎵 simplify the creative process from inspiration to finished song
🎵 build confidence to share your music with the world
Whether you dream of performing on stage, recording an album, or simply creating music that feels like you, this podcast will meet you where you are — and guide you toward becoming the artist you’re meant to be.
Hey, I’m Lainey — former opera singer turned singer-songwriter and voice & creativity coach.
This podcast was born from a time in my life when I had worked so hard to mold my voice into what I thought it was supposed to be that I lost my way as an artist… and stopped singing altogether.
After years of trying to perfect my sound, I realized I didn’t want to perform other people’s music anymore. I wanted to sing my own. So I started writing songs — raw, imperfect, honest songs — and rediscovered the joy of creative freedom. Now, I help other aspiring singer-songwriters do the same.
If you’re ready to:
✨ reconnect with your voice through creative, holistic practices
✨ learn simple, soulful ways to write your own songs
✨ let go of judgment and rediscover your love of singing
Grab your notebook, pour a cup of tea, and let’s uncover the songs that have been waiting inside you.
Let’s find your voice!
＜3 Lainey
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Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Hey Friend!
In the moments leading up to sharing your voice and singing for people, there can be a lot of noise going through your mind as the butterflies take over and the nerves set in. It’s almost enough to keep you from doing it at all ~ if you let it. But if you can move past that fear and sing through it, you’ll rediscover your love of singing and find the joy in doing what you love, sharing your gift with others, and expressing your heart through your voice.
That’s why I’m sharing my personal grounding practice in today’s podcast episode ~ it’s a simple process to move through those anxious thoughts and the sensations they create in the body before stepping on stage and opening your mouth to sing. I’ll walk you through 6 steps, from backstage, through walking on stage, and into those first few notes and beyond. Because the truth is ~ once you get up there, and get into the zone, and really let go… there is nothing like the feeling of singing your heart out!
So whether you dream of performing live on a big stage or you just want to record a new song to share online, this grounding practice will help you calm your nerves and find that inner sense of peace before opening your heart, opening your mouth, and sharing your voice ~ in whatever form that takes (virtual / live / recorded, etc.).
I pray this blesses you!
<3 Lainey
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Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Hey Friend!
As much as we would love to live in a state of constant creative flow, the reality is that we can often lose touch with our inspiration. We can easily find ourselves distracted, stagnant, losing sight of why we started something in the first place, stuck in a rut of apathy or boredom.
If you’ve been feeling like your creative flame has dimmed, or you’re hitting your head against a wall anytime you go to sing and make music and create, perhaps you’re in need of a little creative revitalization.
In today’s episode, I’ll share 10 of my favorite ways to rekindle that creative spark and get back into flow whenever you feel that passion start to fade. Take what works for you, add it to your artist’s toolkit for moments when you need a little boost, and before you know it, you’ll find yourself back on track to creating the art that is yours alone to create.
<3 Lainey
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Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Do you sometimes question whether or not you can call yourself a singer?
No matter your level of experience or musical background, this question may rise up in you along the vocal journey, whether you’re just embarking on this new adventure or coming back to your voice after many years of distance. When you’re going through a creative dry spell, or a period of not performing, or if you have the desire to sing but have yet to allow yourself to pursue that dream, this “imposter syndrome” can be so debilitating.
In today’s episode, we’re going deeper into artist identity and the importance of nurturing your desire to sing so that you can get beyond the mind games of the inner critic and start moving towards the desires of your heart. I’ll share with you 3 steps to work through this question of identity and embrace the artist within ~ the part of you that is longing to sing and create something meaningful.
See you inside!
<3 Lainey
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Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Struggling to find the time and energy to devote to your art?
I get it ~ the struggle is real.
If you’ve been having difficulty finding uninterrupted time for singing and making music, I want you to know that you’re not alone ~ and there is hope.
In today’s episode, we’re having a little heart to heart about what it really takes to nourish your creative spirit and make your art a priority in your life ~ even in the busy seasons. I pray that you’ll glean some insights from today’s show that will help you carve out the space and time that your soul is craving to really pour into your music.
Because the world needs your voice ~ and so do YOU.
<3 Lainey
Mention: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Hey there, Friend!
In today’s episode, I guide you through a step-by-step creative exercise to help you heal your relationship with your singing voice.
If you’re struggling with a harsh inner critic or suffering from a painful memory that makes you want to curl into a ball and hide away in a cave rather than sharing your voice, the expressive arts can be a powerful tool to move through it and beyond it. By tapping into the natural healing power of your voice, your internal compass can lead you to heal the wounds from past experiences and release the self-criticism that may have caused you to stop singing, shut down your voice, or hold it all in.
In 5 steps, I’ll show you how to harness the power of your creativity to unearth and release the blockages that are keeping your voice locked up.
Let’s dive in!
<3 Lainey
Mention: The Humming Effect: Sound Healing for Health & Happiness by Jonathan & Andi Goldman
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Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Hey Friend,
Ahh, yes. The comparison trap. It shows up in all areas of life as human beings, so it’s no surprise that as singers and artists, it has the potential to derail us from even believing our voice is worth sharing.
But this doesn’t have to be your story. This is a trap that is completely avoidable when you recognize it, see it for what it is, and learn to embrace the beauty of your own unique sound.
So in today’s episode, I’ll share some words of encouragement and insights that will help you dismantle the lies of the inner critic and come back to the truth of your one-of-a-kind gift ~ your authentic voice.
<3 Lainey
Mention: Maybe Written by Kobi Yamada, Illustrated by Gabriella Barouch
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Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Hey there, Songbird!
Perhaps you know by now that the desire to express yourself through your voice ~ to experience what it feels like to sing with freedom and feeling ~ that desire is not going away. When the calling ~ the deep longing ~ is there, I believe it was planted there for a reason. That means it’s IN you ~ the music, the gift, the song in your heart. It’s just a matter of tapping into it. But how?
In today’s episode, I’ll outline my B.R.E.A.T.H.E. formula ~ the 7 physical AND energetic keys to unlock your singing voice from the inside out. This will help you identify where you may be getting stuck and what you can do to open it up… and *hint*... it may not be what you expect. Because beautiful, expressive singing goes far beyond vocal technique.
So if you want to know how to access the natural beauty, expression, and unique sound of your instrument, to uncover the music that’s already inside of you, calling you to set it free ~ tune in.
<3 Lainey
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Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Hey Friend,
Some call it performance anxiety. Others call it stage fright. Whatever name you give it ~ it’s that feeling you get in your gut when you even think about singing in front of people. That feeling when your breath gets shallow, your palms get sweaty, your heart starts pounding, your body starts shaking uncontrollably and your throat closes up. I know it so well because I’ve been there! And I’m here to tell you ~ you can overcome this!
If you’re struggling with this fear of singing in front of others, but your heart is longing to sing, to perform, to share your voice with freedom and feeling, today’s episode is especially for you.
I’ll guide you through 4 steps to find your courage and build the confidence to sing in front of people so you can move beyond the fear and make your dream of singing a reality.
You can do this.
<3 Lainey
Next Steps:
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Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Hey Friend,
Today I’m talking about that uncomfortable, voiceless place we sometimes find ourselves in when we’re stuck between the old and the new.
What do you do when you find yourself feeling totally disconnected from things you created in the past, but a bit intimidated to tap into and create from where you are today?
What do you do when the old way of using your voice, the old music you used to make, the old songs you used to sing ~ just aren’t lighting you up the way they once did?
If you’re trying to navigate a new phase of your life and you’re wondering what that means for your art, or if you’re feeling a little lost in a season of change, today’s episode is for you!
I’ll walk you through 3 steps to navigate the “in-between” so you can release the old, embrace the current season you’re in, and ignite that spark of inspiration that will lead you into the next evolution of your creative journey!
See you there!
<3 Lainey
Mentions: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
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Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Hey there, Songbird!
Do you ever feel like you’ve forgotten why you started singing in the first place?
Like you’ve somehow drifted away from the heart of it all?
If you’ve found yourself caught up in your head about vocal technique and the inner critic has taken over, this episode is a must listen. Today I’m sharing with you one simple shift in how you think about “performing” that will help you realign with the true meaning of singing, making music, sharing your voice ~ so that singing can feel good again.
Let today’s conversation be a reminder of your “Why” and a permission slip to take the pressure off of yourself to be “perfect.” Because singing is about so much more than vocal technique and notes on a page.
It’s time to get back to the heart of it all!
<3 Lainey
Next Steps:
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