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 Morris! To talk all about vocal cross-training, rebuilding legit technique after years of contemporary singing, and what it actually takes to move fluidly between vocal styles in today’s musical theatre industry. We recorded this episode over a month ago while Chelsea was still in Come From Away rehearsals and before Emily officially started her new gig as Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls… and she just opened last week! In this episode: * Vocal cross-training for musical theatre performers * Rebuilding legit technique after years of belting * Why “use it or lose it” applies to vocal styles too * The mindset shifts required when revisiting classical/legit singing * Balancing vocal health, stamina, and versatility in a modern MT career 🗣 Check out Emily's new Vocal Health Course [https://www.emilykristenmorris.com/shop] ❤️ Connect with Emily on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/emilykristenmorris] and Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@emilykristenmorris] 📱Connect with @bwayvocalcoach [https://www.instagram.com/bwayvocalcoach/] and @chwils [https://www.instagram.com/chwils/] 👩‍💻Submit for Office Hours here [https://chelseawilsonvocalstudio.com/officehours] 💌 Get Chelsea's free Friday Newsletter [https://chelseawilsonvocalstudio.com/bvc-opt-in]

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

Chelsea sits down with stage director Tim Seib  [https://www.timseib.com/]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 self tape" problem once and for all!!! Tim is a longtime director at Theatre Raleigh, where he has helmed productions including The Prom, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Fun Home, Once, and The Secret Garden, among many others. He also directed the national tour of Million Dollar Quartet. He has worked with companies across the country including The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis, Casa Mañana, La Mirada Theatre, and Arrow Rock Lyceum, and has been deeply involved in the development of new shows. Chelsea and Tim recorded this conversation just before rehearsals began for Come From Away at Theatre Raleigh [https://www.theatreraleigh.com/], where Tim is directing and Chelsea is onstage as Diane (and others!). They discuss what directors are actually watching for in the room — and why the smallest interactions can sometimes say the most. 📱Connect with @bwayvocalcoach [https://www.instagram.com/bwayvocalcoach/] and @chwils [https://www.instagram.com/chwils/] 👩‍💻Submit for Office Hours here [https://chelseawilsonvocalstudio.com/officehours] 💌 Get Chelsea's free Friday Newsletter [https://chelseawilsonvocalstudio.com/bvc-opt-in]

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 frustrating experience many singers know well: when your technique seems to disappear the moment the stakes get higher. You’ll learn why this happens and how to build a vocal technique that actually translates from lessons → practice → performance. Plus, as we start season five (!) we’re launching a brand new segment on the podcast: Office Hours! In this first listener submission, Chelsea coaches singer Lisa La Colla through a challenging passage from Christine’s “Think of Me” from The Phantom of the Opera.  If you’ve ever wondered why your voice behaves differently when the pressure is on, this episode will give you tools to troubleshoot what’s really going on. And if you’d like to be featured in a future Office Hours segment, you can submit your own singing question or voice memo here: https://chelseawilsonvocalstudio.com/officehours [https://chelseawilsonvocalstudio.com/officehours] 📱Connect with @bwayvocalcoach [https://www.instagram.com/bwayvocalcoach/] and @chwils [https://www.instagram.com/chwils/] 👩‍💻Submit for Office Hours here [https://chelseawilsonvocalstudio.com/officehours] 💌 Get Chelsea's free Friday Newsletter [https://chelseawilsonvocalstudio.com/bvc-opt-in]

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. As Broadway Vocal Coach evolves, we’re closing this chapter of the podcast as you’ve known it. We're each moving on to new creative projects and our BVC live classes are coming to an end. But the podcast isn’t going away! Instead, it’s entering a new era. ✨ Moving forward, Chelsea will continue the show as a solo host, expanding the conversations, bringing in new voices, and continuing the mission that started this whole project in the first place: helping musical theatre performers build strong voices, sustainable careers, and fulfilling artistic lives. This episode is a celebration, a thank you, and a turning of the page! And if you’ve been with us for one episode or all one hundred — we’re so glad you’re here. 💙 Connect with Chelsea directly @chwils [https://www.instagram.com/chwils/] ❤️ Connect with Cynthia directly @cynthkw [https://www.instagram.com/cynthkw] 📱Connect with @bwayvocalcoach [https://www.instagram.com/bwayvocalcoach/] and @chwils [https://www.instagram.com/chwils/] 👩‍💻Submit for Office Hours here [https://chelseawilsonvocalstudio.com/officehours] 💌 Get Chelsea's free Friday Newsletter [https://chelseawilsonvocalstudio.com/bvc-opt-in]

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, crunchy, tired, or unreliable — and how to know when it’s time to rest, adjust your technique, or call in professional help. We cover: * How to go on a “fact-finding mission” instead of catastrophizing * The difference between a singing issue and a speaking fatigue issue * The usual suspects: sleep, hydration, hormones, stress, reflux, weather, and more * When to rest — and when to gently work through it * Why whispering is actually harder on your voice * The difference between steaming and nebulizing (and when to use each) * The “2-week rule” for seeing a laryngologist * The rare but important red flags * Why every serious singer should build a voice team before they’re in crisis If you’re a performer, teacher, or professional voice user, this episode is your calm, practical roadmap for handling vocal uncertainty without spiraling! RESOURCES MENTIONED: 🎧 Episode 52: SOVT Exercises: What, Why, and How can singers use them? 🎤 Voice Team Locator [https://voice-academy.uiowa.edu/voice-team-locator] : find a laryngologist or SLP near you 📱Connect with @bwayvocalcoach [https://www.instagram.com/bwayvocalcoach/] and @chwils [https://www.instagram.com/chwils/] 👩‍💻Submit for Office Hours here [https://chelseawilsonvocalstudio.com/officehours] 💌 Get Chelsea's free Friday Newsletter [https://chelseawilsonvocalstudio.com/bvc-opt-in]