I’ve always known how lucky I am to have parents who believed in my dream — even when it didn’t look practical or promising. Their support gave me the freedom to take music seriously, to treat it like a real path instead of just a hobby.

Of course, it hasn’t always been easy. Even with support, choosing a creative path comes with doubt, fear, and a million unknowns. But when you grow up feeling like the people who know you best believe you’re capable — not just talented, but actually capable — it shapes the way you move through the world.

This conversation is a reflection on what that support looked like, how it helped me navigate the messy middle of making music into a career, and why I believe the way we parent creative kids matters more than we think. If you've ever felt torn between your passion and practicality — or if you're a parent wondering how to support your child without pushing — I think you’ll relate.

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Struggling with pitch doesn’t mean you’re tone deaf. Most of the time, it means you just haven’t trained your brain, ears and/or vocal folds yet. Pitch is learnable—and with the right tools, anyone can improve.

In this conversation, we break down why pitch issues happen, how long it actually takes to improve, what to do if you’ve been told (or told yourself) that you “just can’t sing” and how important pitch really is (spoiler - it’s not the end all, be all!). If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re hopeless or if your ear is just “bad,” this episode might change everything.

📍Mentioned Resource: Ear Training YouTube Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu-AX9181fPIqpOBYnInrbF30P6YNxlnb

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What if singing powerfully had less to do with pushing, and more to do with control? Ali came in thinking she needed to “do more” with her voice—but what really changed things was doing less. This coaching session shows what happens when a singer shifts their focus from volume to balance, and learns how to smooth out their sound without losing strength.

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I went to musical theatre school over 10 years ago, and it was a wild ride—from combat and dance classes to putting on shows and filming movie musicals. It wasn’t a walk in the park, but it definitely shaped who I am as a performer.

I recently got in touch with some of my old classmates to see where their career is at now and what they’ve learned since school. If you’ve ever thought about going to musical theatre school or wondered what it actually leads to, this is a real look at what that path can look like.

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Follow Yasmin Here: https://www.instagram.com/yasmin.schancer/

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Follow Caroline Here: https://www.instagram.com/carolinepihlwret/

Follow Bru Here: https://www.instagram.com/bruuribeb/

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Starting voice training can feel overwhelming, especially when everything’s wrapped in scientific terms no one remembers. Most singers don’t need to memorize words like “thyroarytenoid” or “cricothyroid” to improve their voice. What actually helps? Understanding what your vocal muscles do — not what they’re called.

I sat down with VTS coach Kate, a vocal anatomy enthusiast and expert, to talk about how to understanding vocal anatomy can help you coach yourself and others much better. If you are a singer, vocal coach, music teacher or director and want to understand how your voice actually works (without going to med school), this is a great place to begin.

📍Mentioned Resource: Enroll in Kate’s Voice Anatomy Course here: https://tinyvoicestudio.com/voice-anatomy-for-the-music-director

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What happens when creative collaboration crosses a line?

In this episode, I sat down with Coach Juliana to read and react to some of the most dramatic, cringe-worthy, and thought-provoking AITA (Am I The Ahole) posts from Reddit, all with an artistic twist.

We cover:

• The ethics of using someone else’s poetry for your songs
• How to set boundaries in creative relationships
• When inspiration becomes a violation of trust
• Singing in a language you don’t speak

If you’ve ever had someone cross a line with your work—or if you’ve ever wondered if you might have crossed one yourself—this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in for real talk, tough love, and a little creative chaos.

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This week on From Singer to Artist, we’re joined by actor, artist, and VTS student Ari Welkom, aka Avatari, for a powerful conversation about music, healing, and being real.

After struggling with addiction, Ari found his way back to himself through music—and created Mental Health & Music, a collaborative space for artists to talk about the connection between creativity and mental wellness.

We also talk about why authenticity attracts the right fans, how singing is deeper than sound, and what it really means to use your voice as a tool for connection.

Whether you’re coming back to music after a hard season, or just trying to figure out how to show up more fully in your art—this one’s for you.

📍Mentioned Resource:

Instagram: @avatariworld

YouTube: @AVATARI

Check out my guest episode on Metal Health And Music (Ari’s podcast) here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OQdN2Mc25b1nuilMnGuOr?si=522d6f1c057b4873

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Frustrated about that crack in the middle of your voice? That happens when you’re abruptly switching from one register to the next. Understanding your registers - chest voice, head voice and mix voice - and what happens when you crack is going to be key to smooth out your break and make it seem like you have one seamless voice.

Let’s talk about these three registers and what you can do to balance them out, not just to create seamless transitions but to learn how to sing any note in any way.

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