From Singer To Artist

Good old writer’s block… it’s definitely real, as many creative people have experienced it. But luckily there are some things we can do to get unstuck and back into flow again. In this episode, coach Juliana and I discuss how to get back into flow and feel inspired to write and complete songs again. 👉 Grab the Songwriting Framework PDF here (currently on sale for just $7!): https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/the-songwriting-framework-pdf 👉 Join our live class called How To Write Songs You’ll Actually Like happening on October 14th: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/how-to-write-songs-youll-actually-like-live-masterclass 🔔 Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

I don’t care what anyone else says, but melody is the most important part of any song - after all that’s what people will remember about your song! That is why it’s so important to you learn how to write good melodies. Coach Juliana and I talked about how to write catchy melodies so that your songs will get stuck in people’s heads. 👉 Grab the Songwriting Framework PDF here (currently on sale for just $7!): https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/the-songwriting-framework-pdf 👉 Join our live class called How To Write Songs You’ll Actually Like happening on October 14th: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/how-to-write-songs-youll-actually-like-live-masterclass 🔔 Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

The hardest part about songwriting isn’t writing the song… Is setting aside the time and making the conscious choice to write the song. Today’s guest - Friedemann Findeisen from Holistic Songwriting - has some mindset tips to help us prioritize the things we really want to do in life, but never seem to find the time for. 📍Mentioned Resource: Follow Friedemann Findeisen here: https://www.youtube.com/@Holistic-songwriting Get his book “Getting This Made” here: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Made-Management-Musicians/dp/3982103126 👉 Grab the Songwriting Framework PDF here (currently on sale for just $7!): https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/the-songwriting-framework-pdf 👉 Join our live class called How To Write Songs You’ll Actually Like happening on October 14th: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/how-to-write-songs-youll-actually-like-live-masterclass 🔔 Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

So you have a notebook full of ideas, but no idea how to turn them into actual songs… I am here to tell you that songwriting is not nearly as hard as you might think - not when you have a step-by-step system that you can follow. Coach Juliana and I talked about what steps you need to take to turn your ideas into full songs. 👉 Grab the Songwriting Framework PDF here (currently on sale for just $7!): https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/the-songwriting-framework-pdf 👉 Join our live class called How To Write Songs You’ll Actually Like happening on October 14th: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/how-to-write-songs-youll-actually-like-live-masterclass 🔔 Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

Alina loves the studio. Loves the writing. Loves the moment when melody and emotion click. But when it comes time to share the final product? She hesitates and questions everything. We talked about why the creative process flows easily—until the pressure to be “professional” kicks in. This conversation is for anyone who’s ever over-polished their passion or sat on finished work for too long because they didn’t feel “ready.” 📍Mentioned Resource: follow Alina @xoalinavictoria 👉 Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track 👉 Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation 👉 Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson 🔔 Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

Karaoke can be such a great way to get out there and sing in front of people without and pressure. It’s a chance to practice confidence, flexibility, and performance skills all while having fun. We’re sharing my best tips for making karaoke less stressful and way more fun. From choosing songs that fit your voice to managing nerves, even handling those surprise “sing this instead” moments—karaoke can actually make you a better singer. Remember: karaoke isn’t an audition. It’s a playground for your artistry. 👉 Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track 👉 Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation 👉 Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson 🔔 Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

Mix voice is one of the most misunderstood and mis-taught concepts in singing. It’s not a mystical vocal mode you unlock by singing louder or higher. It’s a coordination—a blend of vocal fold closure, vocal fold thickness, and airflow balance that lets you transition seamlessly between registers. We tackled what mix voice actually is, how to develop it without strain, and why it feels so elusive for most singers. You’ll hear how to stop chasing volume, reduce unnecessary weight, and invite more head voice into your middle. Because once you stop muscling and start coordinating, everything starts to click. 📍Mentioned Resource: Take Our Vocal Persona Quiz Here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/whats-your-vocal-persona-quiz 👉 Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track 👉 Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation 👉 Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson 🔔 Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

I am joined by “The Open Mic Guy” David Craver to talk about all things open mics and opportunities for singers to get out there, meet like-minded people, find musicians to play with and perform in front of a supportive crowd. If you’re new to open mics - or as David likes to call them, Mini Music Festivals - or you moved to a new place and want to find some performance opportunities, this episode is for you! 📍Mentioned Resources: Find Open Mics in your city here: https://www.openmic.us/ Join The Singer’s Club here: https://thesingers.club/ Free Class To Learn How To Get Paid Gigs: https://www.performerpro.net/ Donate to the Amped Kids Foundation here: https://ampedkids.org/ 👉 Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track 👉 Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation 👉 Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson 🔔 Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!