Practicing Thoughts
From Can't Wait to Hear You by Michèle Voillequé
January 16, 2026 · 19 min · Episode 68
About this episode
In this episode, Michèle Voillequé discusses the mental and physical benefits of singing, the importance of vulnerability, and how to reframe it for public performance.
We all feel nervous when we’re doing Big Things, and singing in front of others is definitely a Big Thing. What would it help to be thinking when you’re doing something Big? In this episode, I explain The mental and physical benefits that accompany the work of building your voice. Why feeling vulnerable is an important part of singing and speaking. How to reframe that vulnerability so that performing in public feels like a good thing. . Plus, a preview of a new group experience I’m developing this year. If you missed the Two New Year’s Resolutions podcast, you can find it right here: https://www.mvmusik.com/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-67/ 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.com A transcript of this episode is available at mvmusik.com/blog/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-68. 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…
People in this episode
Host: Michèle Voillequé
Topics covered
- vulnerability in performance
- mental benefits of singing
- public speaking
- voice building
- group experiences
Keywords
- singing
- public performance
- vulnerability
- voice training
- mental benefits
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Particulate Media, MVMusik
Places: Berkeley, California
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