Broadway Vocal Coach

103. How Emily Kristen Morris Built Her Legit Voice. Cross Training, Style, and Genre Bending

What happens when a longtime belter has to get back into legit singing shape? This week Chelsea sits down with her dear friend and student, the incredible Emily Kristen

102. What Directors Really Notice in the Audition Room with Tim Seib

Chelsea sits down with stage director Tim Seib to talk about what happens on the other side of the table... and we think we may have solved the "too much material for a s

101. Is Your Technique Disappearing in the Room? (+ Office Hours: "Think of Me")

Ever notice that your voice feels solid in the practice room… but suddenly falls apart in auditions, rehearsals, or performances? In this episode, Chelsea breaks down a

Episode 100. Turning the Page

Can you believe we've made it to 100 episodes?! Neither can we!! Today we're celebrating, but we're also sharing an important update about what’s next. A

99. What to Do When Your Voice Feels "Off"

What do you do when your voice just… doesn’t feel right? In this episode, we walk through exactly how to troubleshoot those frustrating days when your voice feels fuzzy,

98. Self-Tape Survival Guide: How to Stand Out in 3 Takes or Less

Self-tape takes aren’t rehearsal. They’re the performance! In this episode, we're letting you in on our Self-Tape Survival Guide — from setup basics (lighting, soun

97. Vocal Health for College MT Auditions: Staying Strong in Not-So-Ideal Conditions

Frigid winter weather, germs abound, and someone decided THIS is audition season?!  Whether you’re a high school senior heading into college auditions or a professional

96. Vocal Health Mythbusting — What Singers Actually Need in Busy Seasons

Is clearing my throat bad for my voice? Will dairy make my voice crack? Is belting going to give me nodes? If you’re a singer I’m sure you’ve heard some of these before a

95. Stop Raising the Bar: A Thanksgiving Reset for Performers

What if the life you’re living right now… is the one you used to dream about? Today we're taking a brief step away from vocal technique and auditions to talk about

94. What It Takes to Sing Christine Daaé Eight Shows a Week with Haile Ferrier and Francesca Mehrotra

What does it really take to perform one of the most iconic soprano roles in theatre history? (Hint: it’s more than high notes and pretty gowns!) In this episode, Chelsea

93. Why You Still Sound ‘Too Musical Theatre’ in Pop/Rock Auditions (and How to Fix It)

What does "you sound too musical theatre" actually mean?? (Hint: it’s rarely just about your voice) Today we're giving you clear, actionable tools to bridge the styl

92. Everything’s Coming Up Elizabeth Teeter: Protecting Your Joy and Your Voice

At just 23, Elizabeth Teeter has already built a career most performers dream of—starring as Lydia in Beetlejuice on Broadway, Heather McNamara in Heathers Off-Broadway,

91. What You Actually Need in Your Audition Book: Adam Wachter on Finding Rep That Works

“At a certain level, everyone can sing that note. So now casting is saying: who are you?” – Adam Wachter How do you actually build a musical theatre audition book that w

90. BONUS: Is a BFA in MT (Still) Worth It? With College Audition Expert Julie Kavanagh

Back in 2022, we first asked the question: Is a BFA in Musical Theatre worth it? Three years later, it’s still the conversation on every aspiring performer’s (and parent’

89. Inside the Casting Room with Kate Lumpkin: What Casting Directors Really Want to See

“The most useful thing you can do on social media is show who the heck you really are.” – Kate Lumpkin What do casting directors really notice—in the audition room and o

88. 4 Mix Voice Myths You're Still Believing

Mix voice might be the most misunderstood topic in all of singing. Is it a style? A register? A magic “secret” only some people can do? In this episode, Chelsea and Cynt

87. From Stage to Page: Ali Gordon on Creativity Beyond the Spotlight

What kind of courage it takes to keep creating when your career takes unexpected turns? Our guest Ali Gordon has worn a lot of hats—musical theatre performer, comedian, t

86. Season Premiere: Masquerade, Hello Dolly, and The Courage to Conjure the Silly

Welcome back to Season 4 of the Broadway Vocal Coach Podcast! In this season opener, Chelsea and Cynthia catch up after a jam-packed summer and share the lessons they’re

85. Season Finale: How Much is Too Much? Embracing Cringe and Being Yourself

Just last week we heard from one of our BVC Studio members: "I don't want to be too much." Is this same fear holding you back from your best work? And, is there a li

84. Own Your Role: Being the Likable Badass Version of You with Dr. Alison Fragale

"You already have worth, we're not trying to trick people into believing that we're something we're not. So, how do I get you to see my skills, talents, an