Singer Songwriter | How to Write a Song, Make Music, Song Lyrics, Music Theory, Singing Lessons
*** TOP 5% GLOBAL PODCAST *** Have you ever felt a song stirring inside you — but you’re not sure how to bring it to life? Do you dream of writing and singing your own music, but find yourself held back by doubt, perfectionism, or the fear that you’re “not good enough”? Maybe you’ve spent years studying, performing, or people-pleasing with your voice… or maybe you’ve never let yourself believe you could be a singer or a songwriter. And all the tutorials, drills, and music theory lessons? They just make the process feel more complicated — and less creative. If you’re ready to quiet the noise and reconnect with the song in your heart, I’m so glad you’re here. This podcast will help aspiring singer-songwriters like you: 🎵 find your authentic voice and unique sound 🎵 write and sing your own songs — even if you don’t know where to begin 🎵 simplify the creative process from inspiration to finished song 🎵 build confidence to share your music with the world Whether you dream of performing on stage, recording an album, or simply creating music that feels like you, this podcast will meet you where you are — and guide you toward becoming the artist you’re meant to be. Hey, I’m Lainey — former opera singer turned singer-songwriter and voice & creativity coach. This podcast was born from a time in my life when I had worked so hard to mold my voice into what I thought it was supposed to be that I lost my way as an artist… and stopped singing altogether. After years of trying to perfect my sound, I realized I didn’t want to perform other people’s music anymore. I wanted to sing my own. So I started writing songs — raw, imperfect, honest songs — and rediscovered the joy of creative freedom. Now, I help other aspiring singer-songwriters do the same. If you’re ready to: ✨ reconnect with your voice through creative, holistic practices ✨ learn simple, soulful ways to write your own songs ✨ let go of judgment and rediscover your love of singing Grab your notebook, pour a cup of tea, and let’s uncover the songs that have been waiting inside you. Let’s find your voice! ＜3 Lainey Next Steps: Book a Coaching Session: reawakenyourvoice.com/coaching Join the Newsletter: reawakenyourvoice.com/insider Visit the Website: reawakenyourvoice.com Write Me: hello@reawakenyourvoice.com
Episodes
Feeling creatively blocked — like there’s a song or idea trying to reach you, but life, doubt, and mental noise keep getting in the way?
This week, we’re talking about how to quiet the noise so you can finally hear your creative voice again. Whether you’re returning to music, beginning a new season, or sensing a shift in your artistry, the whisper is always there… it’s just hard to hear when everything else is louder.
And I’ll be h...
Today’s episode is the beginning of a new era for this show. I’m sharing the personal story behind my creative return: how I left the classical world, lost my voice for years, and slowly found my way back through songwriting — the practice that became my refuge, my bridge from silence to song, and the doorway back to my true artistry.
I’ll talk about the identity shift I resisted for so long — calling myse...
Every artist goes through seasons — moments of quiet, growth, bloom, and renewal. In this final episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore how your voice and songwriting practice evolve through creative cycles, and why finding your voice isn’t a one-time event — it’s a lifelong spiral of discovery. You’ll learn how to recognize your current creative season, trust your natural rhythm, and move through phases of rest, ins...
Do you have a song in your heart you’re afraid to share?
In this episode — Episode 5 of the Vocal Breakthrough series — we dive into the courage it takes to share your voice. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter returning to music after a long pause, or just discovering your creative voice, this episode is for you.
I’ll guide you through 3 gentle stages of sharing your voice, designed to help you move from private practice to pub...
What if the song you’ve been longing to write is already inside you — just waiting for you to listen?
In this episode, we explore how to uncover your song seed — that first spark of melody, phrase, or emotion that begins your creative process. Whether you’ve never written a song before or you’ve been feeling blocked for years, this is your invitation to begin again with curiosity and play.
You’ll learn:
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If you’ve been longing to sing again, write again, or simply reconnect with your voice — but struggle to find the time, the structure, or the energy — this episode is for you.
In Part 3 of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we’re exploring what it means to find your rhythm as a singer and songwriter. Because creative practice isn’t about per...
When you overthink your singing, you disconnect from how it feels to make sound.
In this episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore what happens when you stop analyzing every note — and start trusting your body as your instrument.
We’ll talk about how overthinking can hold you back before you even open your mouth, why trying harder often tightens your voice, and how simple embodiment practices can help you sing with m...
In this first episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore how to heal your relationship with your voice, rebuild trust, and reclaim your artist identity — your singer within.
Whether you’ve been away from singing for years, or you’ve been holding yourself back, this episode guides you through practical steps to release old fears, reconnect with your creative spirit, and begin again with confidence.
I also share a pers...
We’re allowed to be beginners again ~ to find our voice, even when it’s changed.
In this episode, I’m sharing what it means to step into a new chapter of finding your voice — both in life and in music. I’ll talk about what I’ve been learning as I begin a new season of growth in my own artistry, and how to return to your creative path with curiosity, grace, and courage.
If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your voice, or afr...
You don't need to play an instrument to start writing songs ~ your voice is enough.
In this episode, I’m breaking down a simple, beginner-friendly approach to songwriting for singers ~ no guitar, piano, or music theory required. If you're someone who loves to sing but feels stuck or unsure about how to make music from your own voice and ideas, this is for you.
You’ll learn:
- Why you don’t need to play an instrument to beg...
Have you stepped away from your voice — again? Are you feeling the weight of guilt, shame, or the belief that you’ve “fallen behind?”
You’re not alone. And you’re not behind.
This episode is a compassionate reframe for singers starting over — for the second, third, or tenth time. Whether life got in the way, creativity went quiet, or you just needed space — this conversation is here to remind you that pauses don’t erase your a...
If your voice isn’t free, you aren’t free.
In this episode, we'll explore what it really means to sing with truth — especially in a world that punishes honesty and teaches us to stay quiet.
We’re told that silence keeps us safe. But the truth?
Holding your voice back doesn’t protect you — it imprisons you.
Whether you're a longtime singer or someone who's gone quiet for years, this episode is a call to courage. To reclaim your voic...
Feeling creatively blocked or disconnected from your voice?
You're not alone.
In this episode, we explore how to move through creative blocks with compassion so you can start singing again with confidence and authenticity. You'll learn gentle, practical ways to reconnect with your voice and start expressing yourself freely ~ without judgment.
Whether you’ve taken a long break from singing or you're struggling with self-doubt...
70 | Sick of Saving Your Music for Last? 4 Tips to Prioritize Your Creativity for Singer Songwriters
If you’re anything like me, you just feel better when you’re singing.
When you make music a part of your life and prioritize your creativity, there is a certain energy, a certain spark that permeates all aspects of your life and enhances your overall well-being.
But it’s just harder than it used to be to set aside time for making music, singing, songwriting, practicing your craft. So what can you do?
Here are 4 tips that...
69 | Trying to Match What You Hear? 3 Tips for Singers to Go From Imitation to Individual Expression
Have you been trying to match your voice to what you’re hearing when singing along with other voices? Do you find yourself trying to sound like a certain artist when singing along with their music?
Imitation is a helpful tool, and yet there is a need for balance between trying to match good vocal production and finding your own unique sound. So how do you find your OWN voice? How do you discover your personal artistry and cr...
Do you ever doubt your abilities as a singer?
If you’ve ever struggled with feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, fear and self-doubt, you’re not alone. It is all too common to feel like a fraud when you’re sharing your voice and stepping out as a vocalist in any capacity, whether as a performer on stage, using your voice as a healing instrument, recording in the studio, singing at an open mic for an audience or sharing your music...
Did something shake your confidence as a singer and you’re trying to get it back?
Do you find yourself holding back because you’re not confident in your sound?
Do you wish you had the confidence to share your voice?
Whether you’ve never felt confident in your voice or you once had confidence and it took a hit, today’s episode will teach you how to grow your confidence in your singing voice.
I’ll be sharing with you what I belie...
When you’re out of practice, it can be hard to bring yourself to get back into the flow of practicing and singing again.
Chances are, you’re in your head about what your voice will sound like, dreading the judgment you’ll face from yourself when you open your mouth to sing for the first time in a long time.
Before you even think about which vocal warm up exercises to use or which vocalises to start with, you’re stuck in the p...
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost your voice, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, too ~ not just once but time and again. That’s how I’ve honed this process that I’m now sharing with you ~ this process of coming back home to your voice and reconnecting with your creativity so you can get back to singing and making music.
In this episode, I lay out 4 different ways you can start to find your voice again ~ not only through si...
Are you wanting to express yourself freely through your singing voice, but feel restricted or confined within a box of ‘shoulds’ and ‘supposed to’s?’
Do you wish you could find your unique sound without feeling stuck in the trap of trying to sound a certain way rather than just being yourself?
Today I want to share with you the greatest vehicle I’ve found for unlocking creative freedom as a singer and songwriter. And that is ~...
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