Chelsea's Blog

Let’s talk about the journey. Not the one-week-out-of-college Broadway debut dream (although shoutout if that’s your path ✨), but the long, winding, full-of-twists-and-pivots kind. Because that’s the story I resonate most with. 👯‍♀️ From MT 12 to Broadway Debut (10 Years Later) My friend Olivia Hernandez and I graduated in the same class—University of Michigan’s Musical Theatre class of 2012. And […]

The Secret to Vocal Power: Understanding Resistance in Your Voice If you’ve ever struggled with a breathy tone, lack of volume, or a voice that feels tight and strained, you’re not alone. Many singers assume the problem is their breath support, but the real issue? Vocal Resistance. What Is Vocal Resistance? Resistance refers to how […]

My body can’t tell the difference between forgetting the words and being chased by a lion. 😬🦁 But, my friends, it recently happened. Despite my excellent preparation and zen mindset, I went out onstage last weekend and forgot the lyrics.  And, I survived! In fact, no one even knew 😬 In part because I was singing a lesser […]

This week in my private CWVS Clubhouse Facebook group, Lucia asked: “What would you consider red flags for voice teachers?” Lucia had been studying with someone who was well aligned with her vocal goals a few years ago. She recently started studying with them again, only now to realize that this teacher was leading her to […]

Have you ever struggled for a high note, felt out of breath after singing a single phrase, or experienced a break in your voice? Have you ever hoped to train your voice to sing in multiple styles but felt limited by your current abilities? If so, you’ve probably longed for a magic bullet that would […]