Episodes
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Whether it’s been a few weeks or a few years, if you’ve felt distant from your voice and disconnected from your creativity, it is my prayer that today’s episode will help you come back home to that part of yourself that loves to sing and make music and create.
I’ll walk you through 3 of my favorite ways to rekindle that creative spark. These are some of my tried and true methods that I’ve used over and over again throughout the years whenever I’m feeling bored, uninspired, or life has carried me away from my art for awhile and I’m wanting to get back into singing and making music again.
So if you’ve been stagnant or put a creative project on hold, or if you’ve been in a silent, desert season for what feels like years… even if the reality is that it HAS been years… here are some ways to begin opening yourself up to creating again ~ starting now.
Today is a new day. And sometimes, we just need a little refresh, a little renewal, that breath of fresh air to fill our lungs before singing out with a new song, ready to begin again.
<3 Lainey
Mentions:
Alone by Heart
South African School Kids Sing Bawo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njtzubIVwt0
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In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through 7 tips for taking care of your singing voice when you’re sick with a cold, sinus infection, congestion, or sore throat.
Personally, I’m feeling run down with a sinus infection at the moment, so I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to give you some of my best tips I’ve gathered over the years in hopes that they will help you through these common respiratory ailments.
I’ll share a blend of natural remedies & basic vocal care tips to protect your instrument while you’re under the weather so you can get back to singing as soon as possible with a fully restored voice.
Wishing you health and wellness now and always!
<3 Lainey
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Today’s episode is all about Vocal Embodiment. What it is, what it means as both a singer and as an artist, and how to achieve it. I’ll share with you 3 phases to bring the music inside of you into the world through your voice ~ not only becoming the embodiment of the music itself through your singing voice, but also becoming the embodiment of the dreams and vision you have for yourself as an artist and singer.
We’ll talk about how to integrate your voice with your power, bringing together the emotions you’re expressing, the fully embodied sound of your physical instrument, and the confidence to bring that sound forth into the world ~ with heart.
So join me inside to learn how to use the voice as a bridge not only in singing, but also in the creative process itself ~ hearing the music within you, giving it a voice, and integrating that with your heart… so that your voice has roots keeping you grounded and wings for you to take flight and soar to new heights as a singer and artist.
<3 Lainey
Next Steps:
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Do you ever feel like your true expression is stuck inside of you, or like you’ve put yourself in a box creatively that you’re aching to break free from? Does singing sometimes feel rigid? Do you ever find yourself holding back the full power of your voice, like your sound is trapped inside that box and can’t go beyond the confines of its walls?
When you find yourself in this place of suppressing your voice, being careful to stay inside the boundaries of what’s accepted or allowed, coloring inside the lines ~ how do you break free from that box and liberate your voice to discover true freedom and flow in singing?
In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about that box. What is it, what does it consist of, and how to dismantle the walls and chains keeping you captive ~ in 4 steps. I’ll also share with you my favorite singing practice ~ a practical tool to liberate your voice and open up to your true, natural design as a creative, freedom-loving soul with a unique voice that carries great power.
<3 Lainey
Mentions: Redemption Song by Bob Marley
Next Steps:
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If you’ve been trying to figure out a starting point for sharing your voice in the world and you’ve been searching for a place where your voice feels at home, then today’s episode is for you.
I’ll walk you through a journaling exercise consisting of 10 questions to ask yourself to determine how you want to use your voice, what kinds of opportunities to seek out, and how to begin sharing your singing voice wherever you happen to be on your vocal journey in this season of your life.
This will also get you thinking about your desired style of singing, your platform of choice, possible venues, outlets, places where you’d like to be singing, different ways you’d like to be sharing your voice, the kind of music you’re wanting to make, and the direction you’re longing to go as a singer and artist.
Most of all, this will help you start where you are with that one step that’s right in front of you ~ the one that is unique to you and aligned with who you are.
So bust out your favorite pens and your journal, cozy up with your favorite beverage, and let’s get into it!
<3 Lainey
Next Steps:
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Have you been shying away from those high notes? Are you afraid to lean into them so you back off and don’t give them the full power of your sound?
Or maybe you’re someone who isn’t afraid to go for it, but when you do reach for those high notes, they feel tense, closed off, pushed, forced or even harsh? Almost like you just hit a ceiling and you’re trapped underneath?
In today’s episode, I’m giving you 6 tips to help you approach those high notes with freedom and ease. And these tips all share one thing in common that is crucial to singing ~ and that is ~ imagery. Using your imagination.
I’m so excited for you to implement these into your practice and begin tapping into the power of your imagination when singing. It makes such a big difference and it’s also a lot of fun!
So let’s get into it!
<3 Lainey
Next Steps:
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Have you ever had a performance where everything went wrong? Or where one thing didn’t go well, but that’s the part you remember and so it just feels like the whole thing was a complete train wreck?
Have you ever received negative feedback after sharing your voice and singing your heart out and it left you feeling beaten down, wounded and timid, unable to ever sing again?
I know I’ve experienced both of these throughout my vocal journey.
In today’s episode, I’ll share a couple of those stories with you and I’ll also talk about how I was able to get back up and keep singing after what may have seemed like failure, rejection, or just an embarrassing mistake that shook my confidence.
As singers, we must learn how to build resilience and develop a thick skin without building walls around our heart… because it is the beautifully vulnerable heart that creates real connection when we sing. So let’s talk about finding that balance and finding the courage to get back up after we fall so we can sing again.
<3 Lainey
Next Steps:
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Hey Friend,
In today’s episode we’re gonna talk about all those unfinished songs and unused ideas that may or may not be piling up in scattered places throughout your mind, your computer, your phone notes, your journals, scraps of paper, bits of recordings... aaahh, yes. Such is the way of the creative spirit!
You see, I've recently had a perspective shift around this ~ from beating myself up for all that I've left unfinished, to embracing the nature of the creative process ~ and I’m here today to share that with you.
I'll also give you a little window into how I use writing and journaling to work through the noise of the inner critic and reconnect with my heart.
My mission for this episode is really just to encourage you and give you some perspective on the creative process and why it’s OKAY that some of your ideas have gone idle or dormant ~ so you can stop with all the internal criticism and instead, embrace your beautiful, wild and creative mind!
<3 Lainey
Next Steps:
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Have you been feeling like your voice and expression are stuck inside of you?
Maybe you’ve suppressed your voice for a long time, or maybe you’re finally feeling like things are moving, but it’s kind of lopsided or clunky. Maybe something just feels out of alignment and you can’t quite get your voice to do what you want it to do.
In this week’s episode of Reawaken Your Voice, we are diving into the 3 foundational pillars that you need in place in order to confidently bring your voice from inside of you and out into the world.
I’ll walk you through the key components to building a strong vocal foundation through balancing mindset with technique and performance ~ so you can develop the WHOLE singer… mind, body, and spirit. We’ll talk about what that means, why it’s important, and how to get started.
Let’s dive in!
<3 Lainey
Next Steps:
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In today’s episode, I’m covering another one of my favorite topics ~ expression.
How to convey emotion through your singing voice and sing with feeling.
I’ll highlight 7 key ingredients that go into expressive singing ~
the kind that touches the heart,
the kind that moves people,
the kind that makes them feel things,
the kind that makes YOU ~ the singer ~ feel things.
How do you deliver a message through your singing voice that takes people on a transformative journey?
What, specifically, does it take to create and share the kind of musical experience that shifts something internally and leaves you in a different place emotionally than when you went into it?
Quite simply ~ how do you sing with feeling? And what are some actionable, tactical things you can apply to your singing practice to be more expressive in your delivery?
We’re covering all of this ~ from the technical vocal skills to the energetic heart pieces ~ in today’s episode. So gather your notebook and favorite pens, grab a cup of tea, get all cozy, and let’s dive into the 7 key components you need to express your heart through your singing voice.
<3 Lainey
Next Steps:
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Hey there, Songbird!
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a little bit of vocal technique ~ but don’t worry ~ we’re keeping it simple!
We’re talking about getting to know your voice and its capabilities by gaining an understanding of your vocal range and how to navigate the different parts of it.
When you deepen your understanding of the resonance chambers within your body and how to tap into them as you move throughout the different parts of your vocal range, you can learn to access a wider spectrum of artistic choices and therefore be more expressive in your singing.
And when you have a better grasp of your instrument and how it works, your confidence grows, you begin to trust your voice, know your voice, and yes, even LOVE your voice.
<3 Lainey
Next Steps:
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When did you stop singing?
What was it that caused you to shut down your voice?
And when did you notice that desire return?
When did you realize it wasn’t going anywhere and all you could do was surrender to it?
This episode goes out to the wounded singer ~ the woman who shut down her voice somewhere along the way and stopped singing. The woman who denied herself the permission to follow her passion and sing. The woman who once sang freely with joy and ease, but then life happened…
Today I’m sharing a practical and powerful writing exercise to help you reclaim your voice and heal from the past so you can move forward and begin again with a new perspective of your singing voice and yourself as an artist.
Your voice is not lost.
Here’s to a new beginning.
<3 Lainey
Next Steps:
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Have you found yourself facing a really harsh inner critic anytime you listen back to a recording of yourself singing?
Or holding back your full sound because you’re too worried about what it sounds like? Maybe you’re unsure of what it’s even supposed to sound like…
In today’s episode, I talk about what to do instead of the worry and the self-judgment, both when you are actively singing and when you are listening back to a recording of yourself singing.
So join me inside to release the inner critic and move past this roadblock that is keeping you from finding freedom and flow in singing.
<3 Lainey
Next Steps:
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Finding your voice is a journey ~ whether we’re talking about your singing voice or your authentic self-expression as a whole.
As you set out to explore and discover the truth about who you are, how you were designed, what makes you unique, what makes you just as human as the rest of us, and how you’re called to use your voice in the world, you will inevitably be asked to step outside of your comfort zone and face the unknown.
In today’s episode, we’re discussing this step, taking the risk to travel beyond what is known and opening up to what isn’t. Finding your voice. Finding the courage to step outside of your comfort zone and into the unknown. And how this applies to your singing practice.
Because there is this beautiful phenomenon that occurs when seeking to find your singing voice ~ you actually find so much more.
<3 Lainey
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Hey Friend,
In today’s episode, we’re covering one of my favorite topics ~ how to use your singing voice as an instrument for healing yourself and others. I’ll share with you 3 ways to tap into the natural healing power of your voice and how you can apply them in your own voice practice and on your own journey from the head to the heart.
So if you have an inner knowing that your voice has healing properties and you’re interested in experimenting with it on a deeper level, tune in for some ideas to get started.
<3 Lainey
Mention: I Died for Beauty by Emily Dickinson
Reference: The Secret Language of the Heart by Barry Goldstein
Next Steps:
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Hey Friend,
Do you have a creative passion project? You know... the one that’s been sitting on the back burner, collecting dust, waiting for the right time to begin again? The one that’s been on your heart for quite some time now, but you keep pushing it aside for someday? Yeah, that one… I know because I have one, too!
Well, what would it be like to take it off the back burner and bring it into focus, into the foreground, and simply begin? Or begin again? Or just to get moving in that direction, gain some momentum, breathe new life into your sails?
If there has been something on your heart that you’re wanting to create, my hope is that today’s episode will serve as a catalyst for you to get moving again. I pray that it will leave you with the inspiration you need to take that creative passion project of yours off the back burner so you can begin again with a renewed sense of vision, clarity, and strategy to make it happen.
<3 Lainey
Mention: Horacio Printing's Project Journal
https://www.horacioprinting.com/products/project-journal
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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
Next Steps:
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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
Next Steps:
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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
Next Steps:
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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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