Episodes

  • 9: How Can I Make Time For Singing When I'm So Busy? Advice For How To Fit Practicing Into Your Day

    9: How Can I Make Time For Singing When I'm So Busy? Advice For How To Fit Practicing Into Your Day
    Sep 28 2023

    Are you trying to practice every day but bumping up against resistance? Working hard to make the most out of your voice lessons, but having trouble finding time to actually sing? In this episode, we'll chat about practical tips for overcoming daily challenges so that you can break down assignments and make singing fit into your busy life.

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    13 mins
  • 8: Can Anyone Learn to Sing? Am I Too Old to Start Singing? Answering Your Questions About Voice Lessons

    8: Can Anyone Learn to Sing? Am I Too Old to Start Singing? Answering Your Questions About Voice Lessons
    Sep 20 2023

    If you're interested in voice lessons but have unanswered questions and don't know where to start, this episode is for you! I'm answering F.A.Q. like "what age should my child start voice lessons?" and "what happens during a voice lesson? How do I find a good singing teacher?" 

    Follow me for more free content and singing tips:

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/janellescottsinger/
    BLOG: https://www.dynamicdiscoveriesmusic.com/studio-updates 
    COACHING: https://fons.app/@janellescott/book
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    19 mins
  • Pep Talk #7, Finale: Why Am I So Afraid of My Inner Critic? Closing Thoughts & A Singing Challenge!

    Pep Talk #7, Finale: Why Am I So Afraid of My Inner Critic? Closing Thoughts & A Singing Challenge!
    May 18 2023

    Reflecting on what's holding me back from engaging my passion and sharing my love of singing with others, and a challenge for everyone experiencing similar self-limiting thoughts.

    Sharing Songs on my YouTube channel HERE. Join me in sharing your music by leaving a comment linking to your music!

    Stay tuned for Season 2 coming fall 2023. Thanks for joining me!
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    8 mins
  • Pep Talk #6, Part 2: Helping Singers Navigate MPA Through Redirecting Catastrophic Thoughts & Other Coping Mechanisms

    Pep Talk #6, Part 2: Helping Singers Navigate MPA Through Redirecting Catastrophic Thoughts & Other Coping Mechanisms
    May 12 2023

    The effects of performance anxiety and some strategies and approaches to help our students overcome MPA - Part 2 (research based).
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    10 mins
  • Pep Talk #5, Part 1: Singing From a Challenged State - Recognizing the Impact of MPA on Voice Students

    Pep Talk #5, Part 1: Singing From a Challenged State - Recognizing the Impact of MPA on Voice Students
    May 5 2023

    The effects of performance anxiety and some strategies and approaches to help our students overcome MPA - Part 1 (research based).
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    13 mins
  • Pep Talk #4: Sing for Yourself First!

    Pep Talk #4: Sing for Yourself First!
    Apr 28 2023

    On giving up musical dreams after intense music degree burnout, and how to get them back again!
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    10 mins
  • Pep Talk #3: Don't Be Afraid to FAIL! Fear Gets in Our Way

    Pep Talk #3: Don't Be Afraid to FAIL! Fear Gets in Our Way
    Apr 21 2023

    Whether singing in front of others, teaching voice students, running a music business, or launching a new project, it's easy to let fear of failure hold us back. Reframing criticism and putting negative thoughts into context can help! Also using the awesome acronym F.A.I.L.!
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    8 mins
  • Pep Talk #2: Singing with Vulnerability - Is it Worth Risking Rejection?

    Pep Talk #2: Singing with Vulnerability - Is it Worth Risking Rejection?
    Apr 20 2023

    Authentic musicianship, being true to ourselves, involving students in song selection, and why are we afraid to be real with our emotions when we're singing?
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    9 mins