
Hosted by Lainey Prendeville Crawford - Vocal Coach, Singer, Songwriter, Songwriting Coach · EN
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Have you ever felt a song stirring inside you — but you’re not sure how to bring it to life?
Do you dream of writing and singing your own music, but find yourself held back by doubt, perfectionism, or the fear that you’re “not good enough”?
Maybe you’ve spent years studying, performing, or people-pleasing with your voice… or maybe you’ve never let yourself believe you could be a singer or a songwriter.
And all the tutorials, drills, and music theory lessons? They just make the process feel more complicated — and less creative.
If you’re ready to quiet the noise and reconnect with the song in your heart, I’m so glad you’re here.
This podcast will help aspiring singer-songwriters like you:
🎵 find your authentic voice and unique sound
🎵 write and sing your own songs — even if you don’t know where to begin
🎵 simplify the creative process from inspiration to finished song
🎵 build confidence to share your music with the world
Whether you dream of performing on stage, recording an album, or simply creating music that feels like you, this podcast will meet you where you are — and guide you toward becoming the artist you’re meant to be.
Hey, I’m Lainey — former opera singer turned singer-songwriter and voice & creativity coach.
This podcast was born from a time in my life when I had worked so hard to mold my voice into what I thought it was supposed to be that I lost my way as an artist… and stopped singing altogether.
After years of trying to perfect my sound, I realized I didn’t want to perform other people’s music anymore. I wanted to sing my own. So I started writing songs — raw, imperfect, honest songs — and rediscovered the joy of creative freedom. Now, I help other aspiring singer-songwriters do the same.
If you’re ready to:
✨ reconnect with your voice through creative, holistic practices
✨ learn simple, soulful ways to write your own songs
✨ let ...

What do you do when the way you’ve been creating no longer feels alive? In this episode, I’m sharing an honest reflection on creativity, artistic growth, and what happens when your creative process starts feeling stale — even when you still love what you do. Lately, I’ve realized I’ve been spending so much time creating about music that I’ve started craving more space for my own songs, artistry, and creative process again. This episode is a conversation about creative seasons, outgrowing old rhythms, reconnecting with your artistic voice, and giving yourself permission to evolve as a singer-songwriter and creative. If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your creativity, stuck in a creative rut, creatively burned out, or unsure how to reconnect with making music again, this episode is for you. We’ll talk about: creative burnout vs creative growth outgrowing the way you create reconnecting with your singing and songwriting process allowing your creativity to evolve making space for a new creative season This is an artist-to-artist conversation about creativity, songwriting, and learning to create from a place that feels alive again. Thank you for joining me on this infinite journey of becoming. <3 Lainey Next Steps: Join the Newsletter: reawakenyourvoice.com/insider Book a Coaching Session: reawakenyourvoice.com/coaching Visit the Website: reawakenyourvoice.com Write Me: hello@reawakenyourvoice.com

Have you ever felt like you’re trying too hard when you sing — forcing your voice, chasing a certain sound, or overthinking every note? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, we talk about how to find your natural singing voice — not by shaping or controlling it, but by learning how to let it emerge. Because your voice isn’t something you have to create. It’s something that’s already there. You’ll learn: • why forcing your voice creates tension and disconnect • how imitation and perfectionism can block your natural sound • the connection between mental tension and vocal tension • what resonance actually feels like in the body • how to sing with more ease, freedom, and emotional honesty This episode is about trusting your voice, releasing control, and allowing your sound to become more natural over time. Because the goal isn’t to sound perfect. It’s to sound like you. <3 Lainey 🎤 Want personalized support? My one-hour Vocal Breakthrough Sessions help singers release tension, build confidence, and reconnect with their natural voice. Learn more at: reawakenyourvoice.com/coaching Next Steps: Book a Coaching Session: reawakenyourvoice.com/coaching Join the Newsletter: reawakenyourvoice.com/insider Visit the Website: reawakenyourvoice.com Write Me: hello@reawakenyourvoice.com

Do you have unfinished songs, scattered lyrics, or too many song ideas living in your notes app? In this episode, we talk about how to move inspiration through the songwriting process — so your ideas stop getting lost and start becoming songs. You’ll learn how to capture ideas, create one creative “home,” and move songs through different stages of development without feeling overwhelmed. Because songwriting isn’t just about having ideas. It’s about knowing what to do with them next. <3 Lainey 🎤 Want personalized support? My one-hour Vocal Breakthrough Sessions help singer-songwriters move through creative blocks, build confidence, and reconnect to their voice. Book Yours Here: reawakenyourvoice.com/coaching Join the Newsletter: reawakenyourvoice.com/insider Visit the Website: reawakenyourvoice.com Write Me: hello@reawakenyourvoice.com

If you’ve been struggling to find time for your creativity — or feeling stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle with your singing or songwriting — this episode will give you a simple, realistic way to stay consistent. Because creativity doesn’t require hours of free time. It requires a way to stay connected. In this episode, I share a flexible 20-minute creative practice designed for singer-songwriters who want to build consistency without overwhelm — even in the middle of a full, busy life. We’ll walk through: • why the all-or-nothing mindset keeps you stuck • a simple 20-minute structure for singing, songwriting, and creative flow • how to stay connected to your voice through small, everyday moments I also introduce a simple “sprinkle and pour” approach to creativity — a way of weaving your voice and your music into your daily life, instead of waiting for the perfect time. Because you don’t need more time. You need a way to return. <3 Lainey 🎤 Want personalized support? My one-hour Vocal Breakthrough Sessions help singer-songwriters build confidence, stay consistent, and reconnect to their voice and creativity. Learn more at: reawakenyourvoice.com/coaching Next Steps: Book a Coaching Session: reawakenyourvoice.com/coaching Join the Newsletter: reawakenyourvoice.com/insider Visit the Website: reawakenyourvoice.com Write Me: hello@reawakenyourvoice.com

If you’ve ever started a song and didn’t finish it… or felt stuck somewhere in the middle of the songwriting process, unsure what to do next — this episode will give you a clearer path forward. Songwriting isn’t just about inspiration — it’s about understanding the phases of writing a song. When you understand these phases, it becomes much easier to move from a simple idea… to a finished piece of music. In this episode, we walk through three key phases of songwriting: • gathering and developing song ideas • the messy middle — and why so many songs get stuck there • refining your ideas into a finished song You’ll also hear a behind-the-scenes look at how I move through my own songwriting practice — from scattered ideas to focused work — in a way that allows for both structure and flexibility. Because it’s not about having more ideas. It’s about knowing what to do with the ones you already have. <3 Lainey 🎤 Want personalized support? My one-hour Vocal Breakthrough Sessions help singer-songwriters move through creative blocks, build confidence, and bring their songs to life. Learn more at: reawakenyourvoice.com/coaching Next Steps: Book a 1:1 Coaching Session: reawakenyourvoice.com/coaching Join the Newsletter: reawakenyourvoice.com/insider Visit the Website: reawakenyourvoice.com Write Me: hello@reawakenyourvoice.com

If warming up your voice has ever felt confusing, rigid, or overly technical… you’re not alone. In this episode, we simplify the process. Instead of focusing on the “perfect” vocal warm-up routine, you’ll learn how to approach warming up your voice in a way that’s intuitive, flexible, and actually supportive of your singing. We’ll walk through a simple 4-part framework to help you: • gently awaken your voice and body • find ease, resonance, and connection • build flexibility and range without forcing • and bring your voice into real music—not just exercises We also talk about how overthinking and perfectionism can create tension in your voice—and how to shift into a more natural, responsive way of working with your instrument. Because your voice is different every day… and your warm-up can be, too. <3 Lainey 🎤 Want personalized support? My one-hour Vocal Breakthrough Sessions help singer-songwriters move out of overthinking, release tension, and build a more natural, confident connection to their voice. Learn more at: reawakenyourvoice.com/coaching Next Steps: Book a Coaching Session: reawakenyourvoice.com/coaching Join the Newsletter: reawakenyourvoice.com/insider Visit the Website: reawakenyourvoice.com Write Me: hello@reawakenyourvoice.com

100 episodes. What started as Reawaken Your Voice has grown into something clearer, more focused, and more aligned — a space for singer-songwriters navigating the creative process, finding their voice, and learning how to trust it. In this episode, I’m reflecting on the journey so far — what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what I’ve learned from you along the way. We talk about: • the evolution of the podcast and stepping into the identity of “singer-songwriter” • the patterns I’m seeing in this community (starting, finishing, sharing, and perfectionism) • the episodes you’ve resonated with most — and what that reveals • where we’re going next (more process, more storytelling, more of the real work behind the songs) 🎁 To celebrate 100 episodes, I’m giving away 3 one-hour Vocal Breakthrough Sessions. You’ll be entered to win by filling out a short form sharing your experience, your challenges, and what you’d love more of on the podcast. And if you leave a review, you’ll receive 5 bonus entries. Enter Here: bit.ly/singersongwriterpodcast Thank you for being here — whether you’ve listened to one episode or one hundred. This is just the beginning. <3 Lainey Enter the Giveaway: bit.ly/singersongwriterpodcast Join the Newsletter: reawakenyourvoice.com/insider Visit the Website: reawakenyourvoice.com Book a Coaching Session: reawakenyourvoice.com/coaching Write Me: hello@reawakenyourvoice.com

How do you actually find your songwriting voice? Is it something you discover… or something that develops over time? Many songwriters feel stuck here — overthinking their ideas, comparing themselves to others, and wondering if what they’re creating is original or “good enough.” But your voice isn’t something you find by thinking. It’s something that emerges through the act of writing. In this episode, we explore what it really means to find your songwriting voice and why the process is less about figuring it out — and more about staying in the work long enough for something true to come through. We talk about: • Why overthinking can keep you disconnected from your creative voice • How your life experiences and perspective shape your songwriting • The role of practice, experimentation, and finishing songs • Letting go of perfectionism and writing imperfect songs Because you don’t find your voice before you begin. You find it by writing. If you’re ready to move from second-guessing your songs to developing a voice that actually feels like you, this episode will meet you where you are. <3 Lainey 🎤 Want personalized support? My one-hour Vocal Breakthrough Sessions help singer-songwriters move through creative blocks, build confidence, and find clarity in both their voice and their songwriting. Book a Coaching Session: reawakenyourvoice.com/coaching Join the Newsletter: reawakenyourvoice.com/insider Visit the Website: reawakenyourvoice.com Write Me: hello@reawakenyourvoice.com

Many singers hold themselves back because they’re trying to sound perfect. They control their tone, their breath, their phrasing — carefully managing every detail so nothing falls apart. But sometimes that control is exactly what keeps the voice from expressing something real. In this episode, we explore the balance between vocal technique and emotional honesty, and why perfectionism can quietly block the freedom and authenticity that make music powerful. We talk about: • Why singers often try to control their voice instead of expressing the emotion of the song • How perfectionism can keep you from fully connecting to the music • The courage it takes to surrender control and “go there” emotionally • Giving yourself permission to sing imperfectly but truthfully Because the most powerful performances aren’t always technically perfect — they’re emotionally honest. <3 Lainey 🎤 Want personalized support? My one-hour Vocal Breakthrough Sessions help singer-songwriters build confidence, move through perfectionism, and sing their songs with greater freedom and emotional connection. Learn more and book your session at: reawakenyourvoice.com/coaching Join the newsletter: reawakenyourvoice.com/insider Visit the website: reawakenyourvoice.com Write me: hello@reawakenyourvoice.com

At what point are you “allowed” to call yourself a singer-songwriter? Is it after you finish your first song? Release music publicly? Perform for other people? Many artists carry a quiet belief that they’re not a real singer-songwriter yet — that they need to be better, more confident, or further along before claiming that identity. In this episode, we explore the journey of becoming an artist and the internal shift that happens when you start taking your creative voice seriously. We talk about: • Why so many artists hesitate to call themselves singer-songwriters • The invisible rules that keep people waiting for permission • How identity grows alongside practice, not after perfection • The role of curiosity, exploration, and consistency in the creative journey If you’ve been writing songs, exploring your voice, and wondering when you’re “allowed” to claim the title of singer-songwriter, this episode is for you. Becoming an artist isn’t a single moment — it’s a practice. <3 Lainey 🎤 Want personalized support? My one-hour Vocal Breakthrough Sessions help singer-songwriters move through creative blocks, build confidence in their voice, and deepen their songwriting practice. You can learn more at: reawakenyourvoice.com/coaching Join the newsletter: reawakenyourvoice.com/insider Visit the website: reawakenyourvoice.com Write me: hello@reawakenyourvoice.com