Do you ever look at another singer and feel jealous because it seems to come so easily to them? And then you think to yourself how nice it would be to sing like them because if you could do that, all your insecurity would just vanish?
Not to burst your bubble, but in my 25 years of performing and teaching, I have yet to meet a singer who does not deal with some form of insecurity. Even those singers who we perceive to be the most talented, have the best technique, who seem to be at the top of their game—they feel insecure about their voice occasionally. It’s just part of the experience of being a singer.
Most of our insecurity is tied up with our attachment to the perceptions of others. And I get it, trust me I do. It’s really hard not to be concerned about what others think of us when we’re putting a piece of ourselves and our talent out there into the world.
That’s why most of us sing best in the shower or car when nobody is listening: we can just let go and sing because we’re not seeking anyone’s approval on how we sound.
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In that moment of solitude, our technique hooks in effortlessly
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