Star Singer; Voice Lessons, Singing Lessons and Tips About Singing
232 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsThis podcast is for singers who want to improve their performances and auditions. Your host, Tiffany VanBoxtel helps you to bring out your best performances and continue to improve your singing through tips, training, and guest experts. Subscribe for a new episode every Tuesday.
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344: Sneak Peak 20 Ways To Love Your Voice
April 12, 2024 17:41 - 13 minutes - 14.9 MBWhen you love your voice - you are going to drawn to how your voice is unique. When you master loving your voice - you get to start, playing, having fun, and making each song your own instead of worrying about how you sound. 20 Ways To Love Your Voice Epsiode 341: 3 Ways To Love Yourself and Your Voice More Let's be friends on IG > @TiffanyVanBoxtel
343: 3 Ways To Trust Your Singing
March 28, 2024 17:50 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThere's a reason why you don't trust your voice or hear improvement. Here are 3 SIMPLE ways to trust your singing and yourself - so that you can continue to become the singer that you were meant to be! 20 Ways To Love Your Singing 1:1 Lessons Let's be friends on IG @TiffanyVanBoxtel
342: 6 Tips To Simplify Your Singing And Stop Overthinking
March 14, 2024 20:50 - 36 minutes - 31.5 MBAre we friends on IG? Let's be friends! @TiffanyVanBoxtel Free Foundations of Singing Higher Course 1:1 Voice Lesson Info
341: 3 Ways To Love Yourself And Your Voice More
March 01, 2024 17:14 - 20 minutes - 21 MBThis is one of the MOST IMPORTANT things that you can do for yourself right now. You're always looking to take it to the next level...but in order to do that - you need to be able to appreciate what you are already doing well. Let's be friends on IG > @tiffanyvanboxtel Grab my FREE Foundations of Singing Higher Course Here
340: Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone And Discover Your Own Unique Voice
November 18, 2023 18:20 - 17 minutes - 18.2 MBSTOP trying to sound like EVERYONE else when you sing. Discovering your own unique voice is SO powerful. Here's how to get out of your comfort zone and discover your own unique voice! In this episode, we go through: - When did you start to judge your own singing? - Why expecting yourself to sound a certain way is holding you back. - How to get out of your comfort zone and discover your own voice. - What is YOUR voice actually capable of? The first 30 days of your training can...
339: What Your Vocal Warm-Up Is Missing
October 29, 2023 17:25 - 15 minutes - 17.2 MBAre your old high school choir warm-ups not getting you the results that you want? ;) Feeling constantly like your singing isn't improving? Stopping your voice practice because you don't like how it sounds? You are not alone. HERE is what your vocal warm-up is missing. Because it's about WAAAAAY more than just "warming up" your voice. It's about you being able to hear improvement, create confidence, and find joy and freedom in your singing again. In this epsiode, we are going to go t...
338: Lies That Choir Taught You: Choral Vs. Solo Singing
October 22, 2023 16:34 - 12 minutes - 13.4 MBI LOVE CHOIR! When I look back on school I have very fond memories of choir. In fact, it's what inpsired me to continue my music - going to college and majoring in Music Education Choral/General AND Vocal Performance. That, in addition to teaching 1:1 Voice Lessons full time for the past 15 years, has given me a unique perspective to share with you. While choir is AMAZING - it has also left a TON of singers like you with misinformation and some scars that are keeping you from doing wha...
337: DO NOT Skip This Vocal Exercise
October 07, 2023 15:26 - 9 minutes - 10.1 MBThis vocal exercise is POWERFUL. A lot of singers have heard about it - but many were taught wrong. When done correctly, this exercise not only strengthens your muscles for breathing, shows you if your airflow is consistent, gives you a better vocal tone, AND is the most realistic version of what support actually feels like... Grab my Foundations of Singing Higher Course for free to get the audio and video so that you can practice this vocal exercise!
336: My Favorite Vocal Exercise
September 12, 2023 15:12 - 12 minutes - 13.4 MBI heard singers say that they almost get INSTANT results out of. You've heard a TON about HOW to breathe - "breathing with the diaphragm" - but it just hasn't worked for you. Have you ever thought about WHEN to breathe? This vocal exercise is magical and I can't wait to share it with you! Get my FREE Foundations of Singing Higher Course HERE!
335: My BEST Singing Tips
August 31, 2023 17:45 - 20 minutes - 22.5 MBThese are things that I say in almost EVERY first voice lesson...and the big picture concepts...timless. These are my BEST singing tips and if you can master them....it will change everything. Want to use these big picture tips with specific vocal exercises? Get my free Foundations Of Singing Higher Course Here Want to be able to uplevel your vocal exercises to create muscle memory so that you can control your voice automatically? Check out THIS free training
334: How The Worst Voice Lesson Of My Life Will Help YOU To Sing Higher
August 24, 2023 15:35 - 17 minutes - 18.9 MBIf you want to sing higher, sound great, and navigate the vocal break - this episode is for you! If you’ve ever felt like mastering singing higher just isn’t working, taking too long, isn’t sounding good, or leaving you with a voice that feels like you are in 2 pieces (head voice + chest voice) - you are not alone! On this episode we will be going through: The WORST voice lesson of my life - and why it applies to you on your journey. The normal process of developing the skill of s...
333: Like MAGIC! Easy Ways To Release The Voice With More Freedom and Power.
August 14, 2023 23:07 - 15 minutes - 17.4 MBReleasing the voice is one of THE most important skills that you can learn as a singer. It is SO powerful! PS - If you want to become a great singer...you need a strong singing foundation. GET THE FREE COURSE - Foundations Of Singing Higher HERE Perfect, not only if you want to sing higher, but for any singer that wants to develop the strong singing foundation that you deserve! The techniques in today's lesson are like MAGIC! I use these all the time in my 1:1 Voice lessons The...
332: 4 Signs That You Are READY For Voice Lessons
August 06, 2023 23:19 - 37 minutes - 37.1 MBYou don't have to be good enough, worthy enough, or talented enough to start taking voice lessons. In fact, none of that stuff ACTUALLY matters - it's pretty much all created in your mind. When it comes to Voice Lessons anything is possible for you with commitment, consistency, and the right Vocal Coach! Here are 4 signs that you are ready for voice lessons TODAY - and these babies are going to shift everything that you believe about yourself AND what voice lessons "should" be. I...
331: Why You Don't Have A Singing Higher Problem
July 24, 2023 20:17 - 11 minutes - 12.6 MBYou don't have a singing higher problem. You have a foundation problem. This is so common and you are not alone. Listen to this episode for the overview... THEN I AM SO EXCITED to show you the EXACT how with my course, Foundations Of Singing Higher that you can get for FREE for a limited time. Get Foundations Of Singing Higher For Free Here!
330: Reminders When You Are Obsessing Over How Your Singing Sounds
July 20, 2023 22:55 - 6 minutes - 8.18 MBI made this for you so that you could tap in whenever you are obsessing over how your singing sounds. Remember, you are so much more than how your singing sounds. :) Need some more reminders from time to time? Let's be friends on IG @TiffanyVanBoxtel Can I support you with 1:1 Voice Lessons? Book your first lesson here!
329: 4 Things To Let Go Of To Release Your Voice
July 10, 2023 19:08 - 24 minutes - 26.1 MBReleasing your voice is one of THE most powerful things that you can do as a singer. It's actually kind of essential if you want to feel confident about your singing! But how?? Maybe it feels like your voice gets stuck, won't come out, or you are constantly worried about how you sound. In this episode, we go through 4 things to let go of so that you can release your voice - with specific action steps along the way! Need some support with your singing? Book your first lesson here...
328: 7 Ways That Voice Lessons Can Support You
July 03, 2023 21:51 - 22 minutes - 24 MBVoice lessons are WAAAAAY more than just "training good vocal technique" The best voice lessons also support you in these POWERFUL 7 ways. I bet some of them, you've never even considered! ;) Ready to start voice lessons? Book your first lesson here to see if we are a good fit! Are we friends on IG? @TiffanyVanBoxtel
327: The Only 3 Reasons Why You Can't Sing High...Yet
June 26, 2023 18:22 - 14 minutes - 15.1 MBThere are only 3 reasons why you aren't able to sing high yet....really. We go through all of them on this podcast so that you can see HOW POSSIBLE singing higher is for you! Get Sing Higher Elite - the exact process that I use with the 1:1 singers that I work with to sing higher and more powerful..guaranteed. Get Sing Higher Elite Here! Starsinger.co/SingHigherElite Are we friends on Instagram? @TiffanyVanBoxtel
326: Navigating Fear and High Expectations As A Singer - with Smit Chauhan
August 24, 2022 01:07 - 40 minutes - 30.4 MBIs it time to become the singer that you've always wanted to be? Learn more about voice lessons and book your first session with Tiffany here! Curious about working with Smit? Click this link to book a FREE session with him here!
325: Singing and Perfectionism
July 19, 2022 19:08 - 9 minutes - 9 MBAre you a singer who is also a perfectionist? Maybe you: - Have felt like if it's not perfect on the first try, you should just give up singing all together. - Or maybe you record your singing "just one more time" so that "one high note" sounds perfect. You are not alone and this episode is for you! Ready to sing like a paid pro without boring or pointless warm-ups? Check out this free vocal training > https://www.starsinger.co/singnow
324: Choosing The Best Singing Advice For YOU
June 13, 2022 19:20 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBThere's TONS of good advice out there for singers, but not everything will work for YOU specifically. This epsiode goes in depth over my experience as a novice fighter at a Muay Thai Fight Camp, what I learned, and how it applies to singing. It's going to be a super fun epsiode! Here's a free training over how to sing like a paid pro without boring or pointless vocal warm-ups! > https://www.starsinger.co/singnow
323: 3 Questions To Dramatically Improve Your Singing Performances
May 06, 2022 21:20 - 17 minutes - 18.9 MBBAM! I use these 3 questions with the singers that I work with and they are MAGIC! Ready to love singing again instead of worrying about how you sound? Join us inside of Impactful Performer! DM me on IG @TiffanyVanBoxtel if it's a hell yes!
322: Singing, Krav Maga, and Skill Development
March 29, 2022 18:29 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBJust went through 49 hours of INTENSE Krav Maga training in 1 week. Here's what I learned about myself, skill development...and how it TOTALLY applies to singing. Do you love singing and yourself enough to make your dreams a reality? If that reality for you involves singing, here is a free training that I created just for you! > https://www.starsinger.co/singnow
321: How To Keep Your Throat Relaxed When Singing High Notes
March 09, 2022 18:47 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBCome and be a fly on the wall inside of one of our FIRE Coaching Calls in The Star Singer Green Room! Free training over how to sing like a paid pro without boring or pointless vocal warm-ups > https://www.starsinger.co/singnow Come hang out with me on IG > https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyvanboxtel/
320: 5 Life Changing Singing Tips
March 01, 2022 19:47 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBOn today's episode, I'll be sharing 5 simple singing philosophies that help the singers that I work with in create massive confidence and amazing singing results! This isn't your typical "drink more water" BS tips - these are seriously life changing! Want to learn how to use muscle memory to feel more comfortable and confident with your voice? It's so easy. I'll show you how here > https://www.starsinger.co/singnow
319: Love Your Voice, Love Yourself
February 14, 2022 12:30 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBHow to sing like a paid pro without boring or pointless vocal warm-ups. Check out the free training here > https://www.starsinger.co/singnow Love the podcast? Let's hang out on IG > https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyvanboxtel/
Singers, How To Show Up For Yourself
February 04, 2022 18:40 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBDo you ever find yourself feeling guilty or judge yourself when you don't practice your singing? What about feeling frustrated becuase you haven't done the damn thing yet? This episode is all about showing up for yourself in the season that you are in...because let's be honest, sometimes it's a season of rest and sometimes it's a season of growth. Is it a season of growth for you? Ready to jump in and get an easy action plan for your singing? First step, check out this free training here...
317: 5 Ways To Build Your Confidence As A Singer
January 25, 2022 12:30 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThe title says it all...so let's hop right in to this episode. IT. IS. SO. GOOD. Ready to do this thing? If you are loving the vibe and ready to work with me, the first thing I recommend is checking out this free training over how to sing like a paid pro without boring or pointless vocal warm-ups > https://www.starsinger.co/singnow
316: 3 Powerful Ways To Stop Overthinking and Worrying When You Sing
January 18, 2022 12:30 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIf you overthink your singing or feel like you constantly worry about how you sound, you are not alone! This is something that I help singers with all the time and on today's episode, I'll share 3 of my most POWERFUL tips to get over it and SING! Want to see how to use the power of focus and clarity to create muscle memory so that you can feel comfortable, confident, and in control of your voice? Check out this free training here > https://www.starsinger.co/singnow Let's be friends on IG...
315: Only Singers Who Are Awesome Will Do This In 2022 :)
January 11, 2022 12:30 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBLet's use that New Year's energy to do something different this year...something that will actually move the needle forward and help you feel more confident in your singing! These 3 tips are perfect for you if singing is a priority for you this year! Check out the free training over how to sing like a paid pro without boring or pointless vocal warm -ups here > https://www.starsinger.co/singnow Singing tips and inspiration on IG - follow me here > https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyvanboxt...
314: Getting Over Imposter Syndrome As A Voice Teacher
December 14, 2021 12:30 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIf you teach voice lessons or have been thinking about teaching voice lessons, one of the biggest challenges that voice teachers tell me that they face is imposter syndrome...feeling like you aren't good enough as a teacher or singer to teach voice lessons. If being a voice teacher is a strong desire in your heart, we can make this happen for you! Check out this episode to learn and begin to embody the first steps to becoming an amazing voice teacher! Want to get hands on experience to b...
313: Pep Talk For Singers!
December 07, 2021 12:30 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBWhen you need a pep talk or some inspiration come back to this episode! It's here for YOU! Are you ready to get serious about your singing and learn the step-by-step method that is going to get you unstuck and on your way to paid singing pro? Check out this free training here > https://www.starsinger.co/singnow
312: How To Identify Problems and Offer Solutions In The Voice Lesson
November 23, 2021 20:39 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBTHE most important job of a voice teacher is to not only inspire and encourage singers, but to actually help them to sing better. One of the biggest challenges that new, and even experienced, voice teachers have is identifying the problem and offering singers EMPOWERED solutions and giving feedback in a way that helps singers to feel more comfortable and confident. This is one of the main focuses of The VanBoxtel Voice Method Certification Program for Voice Teachers - getting experience i...
311: How You Can Be An Amazing Voice Teacher - even if you feel unqualified
November 16, 2021 12:30 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBThinking about teaching voice lessons, but have some doubts? Even if you feel unqualified, this episode will show you why you might have what it takes to become an amazing voice teacher! Apply for your free 30 minute Impactful Voice Teacher Action Plan Call here > https://www.starsinger.co/apply
310: How I Created A Life I Love Teaching Voice Lessons - And How You Can Too!
November 09, 2021 19:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIf you are a singer who is thinking about teaching voice lessons, then this episode is for you! It was and is quite a journey and I am excited to share it with you! Hope that this is inspiring for you and if you are ready to make this happen for you, I'd love to help you to become the best voice teacher that you can be (and avoid all my mistakes that I made!) You can learn more about my certification program for voice teachers and apply to hop on a free 30 minute call to ask me any questio...
309: Dramatically Improve Your Singing With This Simple Process
November 02, 2021 19:25 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBWorried about how you sound? Constantly feeling stuck in your singing journey and not sure what to do next? Use this simple process to get out of your head and create a plan of attack so that you can become the confident singer that you were meant to be! Need some 1:1 help to get you unstuck? Happy to help! You can book a 1:1 lesson with me here! Constantly worried about how your singing sounds? You are not alone. Check out the process that I use with singers that I work with 1:1 and ins...
308: What Your Vocal Training Is Missing: 1 Simple Tweak For Big Breakthroughs
October 26, 2021 19:31 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIf you've ever felt like your singing isn't improving fast enough - this 1 tweak in your training process, focusing on concepts instead of wondering which vocal exercises to do, will make a HUGE difference for you! If you want to see the process that I use with the singers that I work with to go from worrying about how you sound to controlling your voice automatically via muscle memory, head over here to check out this free training just for you > https://www.starsinger.co/singnow
307: How To Love Your Voice and Your Singing Journey
October 19, 2021 11:30 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBThis episode is dedicated to any singer who is feeling impatient with their singing results. :) Ready to commit to becoming the singer that you were meant to be...check out this free class over how to sing like a paid pro without boring or pointless vocal warm-ups > https://www.starsinger.co/singnow
306: Songwriter First: Claiming The Identity of A Pro Singer - with Andrea Stankevitch
October 12, 2021 11:30 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIf you've ever felt like you don't identify as a singer or you are a better songwriter and you just kind of sing because you want your songs to get out there. Or, if you've always considered your voice to be second to your piano playing, this episode is for you! Andrea of BLB is an award winning singer/songwriter in electronica duo Brite Lite Brite with electronics master Lukas Johnson, both alumni of Berklee College of Music. Andrea's musical highlights include winning the grand prize in...
305: How To Release Your Expectations For Better Vocals
October 06, 2021 18:37 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBHave you ever thought that you "should be" able to sing higher by now? Or you "should be" able to perform live without getting nervous? If this is you you are not alone! In this episode, we will be going through why your expectations are getting in the way of your results and what to do instead!
304: 3 Crucial Things To Trust To Be A More Confident Singer
September 28, 2021 11:30 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBSinging is an inside job. Your voice is part of your body, your essence, your person - and if you want to become a more confident singer, here are 3 things that you can start working on today to get closer to appreciating the singer that you want to be and the singer that you already are. If you want to learn more about the process that I use to help singers to sing like paid pros without boring or pointless vocal warm-ups, you can check it out here > https://www.starsinger.co/singnow If...
303: Ego and The Voice Lesson
September 21, 2021 17:23 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode, we are going to explore the role that ego plays inside the voice lesson and the relationship between singer and teacher. Singers come to a voice lesson to find out who they are - they don’t care about how much you know or how good of a teacher you are or if you make mistakes - bottom line - they want to get results! In this episode, we will be going through: What is ego and how does it come into play inside of a voice lesson for both the singer and the voice...
302: Feedback, Inspiring Confidence, And Creating A Legacy As A Voice Teacher
August 31, 2021 11:30 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBThis episode takes a deep dive into the relationship between voice teachers and singers and considers the challenges when it comes to things like: Giving feedback as a voice teacher Asking for feedback as a singer Worthiness and confidence The difference between problems and solutions and how it impacts how confident both singer and voice teacher feel. Voice Teachers - if you are ready to become the BEST voice teacher that you can be so that you can help your singers to get resul...
301: How To Get Started Teaching Voice Lessons (Even If You Don't Know Where To Start)
August 24, 2021 11:30 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIf you are a singer who has been considering teaching voice lessons but isn’t sure exactly where to start this episode is for you! This episode is also for you if you are already teaching voice lessons but you want to work with more students or you want to figure out how to become a better voice teacher. I did a survey of singers who want to teach voice or vocal coaches and voice teachers who are currently teaching voice and asked them about their biggest frustrations and challenges t...
300: THE Essential Conversation That Every Singer Must Listen To - with Matt Ramsey
August 17, 2021 11:30 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIf you listen to 1 podcast episode this year, and you are a singer, this is the one. We cover a TON of fascinating topics like: We chat about: The most common frustrations and struggles that singers have. Why vocal progress isn’t always linear - especially for beginners. Vocal Range - quality over quantity The symptom is not the cause of the problem Differences in the way that voice teachers communicate and finding one that communicates and vibes with YOU. Why knowing you...
299: Your Singing Q's: Why Do I Sound Good When I Practice, But My Voice Is All Over The Place In Performance?
August 10, 2021 11:30 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThis is a question that I get from singers before we work together ALL THE TIME. So if you are experiencing this too, you are not alone. Super excited to answer this question for you today - and if you have any questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, just send me a DM on Instagram @TiffanyVanBoxtel If you feel like you are always worried about sounding good and just want to feel comfortable and confident when you sing in front of other people, totally understand! Head over a...
298: How To Release Your Voice For Power and Consistency
August 03, 2021 11:30 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBhis episode is for you if: Your voice is feeling stuck You want to improve your singing, but you aren’t sure where to start. You are ready for your voice to open up and feel awesome. This episode is a step by step voice lesson over how to release your voice for power and consistency that I did inside of my program, The Star Singer Green Room. If you are loving these exercises and they are working for you, or if you’d love to see the video version, check out this free ...
297: Why You Should Stop Worrying About Pitch
July 27, 2021 11:30 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBCan You Relate To Any Of These? Worried about singing in tune - a lot It bothers you when you sing out of tune You get easily distracted in a performance or recording session if you think that you are the tiniest bit out of tune. You know that you are out of tune, but have no idea how to fix it - when you try it just seems to get worse. This is not your fault and you are not alone! In this episode, we will go over: How singing in tune works Why focusing on pitch is a big m...
296: The 2 Biggest Things That You Can Do To Improve Your Singing Fast
July 20, 2021 11:30 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBThis episode is for you if: You’ve ever felt like your singing wasn’t improving at all or not fast enough. You are sick of feeling like you aren’t sure where to start or spinning your wheels. You are ready to start taking your singing seriously and get a solid foundational start to your singing. If you want to learn more about the method that I use with singers to help them get results fast, and sing consistently with muscle memory, head over here and check out the free train...
295: The Formula To Stop Your Negative Thoughts About Your Singing
July 13, 2021 11:30 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBIf you've ever... Felt super frustrated during a practice session because you didn’t think that you sound good? Been able to identify what you didn’t like about your singing, but you weren’t sure exactly what to do to change it or make it sound better? Got caught in a spiral of negative thoughts, got really frustrated, and decided that you were going to quit for the day. What if you viewed your singing practice in a different way? This episode is for you if you want a formula...