Can't Wait to Hear You

For most of us, using our voices to speak feels effortless. But performing demands that we slow down and really understand what we’re doing and why. In this episode, I explainWhy the deliberate process of singing has to be so different from the instinctive behavior of everyday conversation.How to practice noticing and adjusting your vocal production to make performing as stress-free as possible.The freedom you unlock when you stop worrying about sounding pretty and focus on developing ease in your voice.How my new group class will help you learn to slow down in a community of purposeful voice students.If you'd like to join the waitlist for my group class, email me at letters@mvmusik.com with GROUP in the subject line. I'll make sure you receive all the registration information as soon as it's ready.Michèle Voillequé is a singer and a voice teacher living in Berkeley, California.Yes, you can sound better! Opt-in for a free video training on my website: https://mvmusik.comA transcript of this episode is available at mvmusik.com/blog/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-78. You can subscribe to Can’t Wait to Hear You wherever you get podcasts. If you have a question about your voice or how you’re using it, please email letters@mvmusik.com. To learn more about Michèle or to subscribe to her newsletter, visit mvmusik.com.Our music is thanks to Katya and Ada.The show is edited by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media.

It might sound like wishful thinking, but I truly believe that everyone who wants to should experience the joy of feeling comfortable with and appreciated for their singing.In this episode, I explainWhy I believe that singing is for anyone and everyone.The themes and lessons that the Advent season holds for experienced and aspiring singers alike.The benefits of singing for your physical and mental health.  To Register for A Singer's Advent: https://mvmusik.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1189528How Singing Can Improve Your Healthhttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20251128-how-singing-can-improve-your-health I’d love to know if this was helpful! Don’t hesitate to schedule a free 20-minute consultation or to reach out via email to letters@mvmusik.com.Michèle Voillequé is a singer and a voice teacher living in Berkeley, California. Yes, you can sound better! Opt-in for a free video training on my website: https://mvmusik.comA transcript of this episode is available at mvmusik.com/blog/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-65. You can subscribe to Can’t Wait to Hear You wherever you get podcasts. If you have a question about your voice or how you’re using it, please email letters@mvmusik.com. To learn more about Michèle or to subscribe to her newsletter, visit mvmusik.com.Our music is thanks to Katya and Ada.The show is edited by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media.

Practicing is a perennial challenge, but if we broaden our concept of “practice,” it can make the whole process more rewarding.In this episode, I explainWhy a rigid definition of practice can stifle our creativity.What distinguishes a habit from a behavior, and how we can take advantage of the difference.How to develop creative practicing behavior that will pacify your inner perfectionist.I’d love to know if this was helpful! Don’t hesitate to schedule a free 20-minute consultation or to reach out via email to letters@mvmusik.com.Another episode about practicing: https://www.mvmusik.com/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-30/ Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything, by Dr. BJ Fogg: https://tinyhabits.com/book/ To Register for A Singer's Advent https://mvmusik.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1189528Michèle Voillequé is a singer and a voice teacher living in Berkeley, California. Yes, you can sound better! Opt-in for a free video training on my website: https://mvmusik.comA transcript of this episode is available at mvmusik.com/blog/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-63. You can subscribe to Can’t Wait to Hear You wherever you get podcasts. If you have a question about your voice or how you’re using it, please email letters@mvmusik.com. To learn more about Michèle or to subscribe to her newsletter, visit mvmusik.com.Our music is thanks to Katya and Ada.The show is edited by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media.

Singing in a chorus can feel safer than soloing at karaoke or going to an open mic, but it comes with its own set of challenges. In this episode, I explainHow our fear of failure can sabotage us in a group setting.Why singing in a group is a vulnerable experience for both the singers and the conductor.The one thing your conductor wants from you (even more than the right notes!)  If you sing in a group setting, or you’re thinking about trying it, I’d love to know if this was helpful! Don’t hesitate to schedule a free 20-minute consultation or to reach out via email to letters@mvmusik.com.For more on how individual lessons can help choral singers, check out Episode 40: Why Private Lessons for Choral Singers are a Good Idea https://www.mvmusik.com/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-40/To Register for A Singer's Advent https://mvmusik.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1189528Michèle Voillequé is a singer and a voice teacher living in Berkeley, California. Yes, you can sound better! Opt-in for a free video training on my website: https://mvmusik.comA transcript of this episode is available at mvmusik.com/blog/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-60. You can subscribe to Can’t Wait to Hear You wherever you get podcasts. If you have a question about your voice or how you’re using it, please email letters@mvmusik.com. To learn more about Michèle or to subscribe to her newsletter, visit mvmusik.com.Our music is thanks to Katya and Ada.The show is edited by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media.

When I was in fifth grade, my classroom teacher told me I should "mouth the words" rather than sing with the class. For years after that, I was convinced I had a voice that nobody wanted to hear. And even though I loved to sing, I kept it mostly to myself.Do you feel that way about your voice? If you do, you’re not alone. I’ve helped lots of students go from silent to singing, and this time I want to share the reflections and questions I’ve collected that can help you start to think of yourself as a person who sings.Let’s talk about:Why you want to sing.What kind of music you want to sing.How moving from silent to singing might change you as a person.  The resources and support you take with you as you step into being a singer.Wherever you are on the journey from silent to singing, I’d love to know if this was helpful! Don’t hesitate to reach out via email to letters@mvmusik.com. To Register for A Singer's Advent https://mvmusik.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1189528Michèle Voillequé is a singer and a voice teacher living in Berkeley, California. Yes, you can sound better! Opt-in for a free video training on my website: https://mvmusik.comA transcript of this episode is available at mvmusik.com/blog/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-59. You can subscribe to Can’t Wait to Hear You wherever you get podcasts. If you have a question about your voice or how you’re using it, please email letters@mvmusik.com. To learn more about Michèle or to subscribe to her newsletter, visit mvmusik.com

Two complaints I often hear are, “I sound flat” and “my voice sounds nasal!” These very common problems are totally fixable, and they often happen together. In this episode, you’ll learn:What people mean by “flat” and “nasal”Why “flat” and “nasal” often happen togetherWhat you can do to make a more vibrant, ringing tone instead. Was this episode helpful? Do you have more questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out via email to letters@mvmusik.com.To Register for A Singer's Advent https://mvmusik.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1189528Michèle Voillequé is a singer and a voice teacher living in Berkeley, California. Yes, you can sound better! Opt-in for a free video training on my website: https://mvmusik.comA transcript of this episode is available at mvmusik.com/blog/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-57. You can subscribe to Can’t Wait to Hear You wherever you get podcasts. If you have a question about your voice or how you’re using it, please email letters@mvmusik.com. To learn more about Michèle or to subscribe to her newsletter, visit mvmusik.com.Our music is thanks to Katya and Ada.The show is edited by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media.

Many of my students report being embarrassed about singing in front of an audience, whether it’s around the house or on stage. Yet some people can get up at karaoke and murder a popular tune without feeling a flicker of shame.Why do so many of us feel self-conscious about the way we sound when we sing? And what can we do to get past that inner cringe? This time, we’re digging into:The developmental roots of self-consciousness about our voice.What embarrassment is trying to signal about safety, and why it’s misleading.The differences between speaking and singing that can make singing feel awkward.Choosing to reject the impulse toward embarrassment, and practice tips to help you get into that mindset. I’d love to know how you’ve experienced embarrassment, and if these suggestions feel helpful. Don’t hesitate to reach out via email! letters@mvmusik.com. To Register for A Singer's Advent https://mvmusik.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1189528Michèle Voillequé is a singer and a voice teacher living in Berkeley, California. Yes, you can sound better! Opt-in for a free video training on my website: https://mvmusik.comA transcript of this episode is available at mvmusik.com/blog/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-55. You can subscribe to Can’t Wait to Hear You wherever you get podcasts. If you have a question about your voice or how you’re using it, please email letters@mvmusik.com. To learn more about Michèle or to subscribe to her newsletter, visit mvmusik.com.Our music is thanks to Katya and Ada.The show is edited by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media.