Ep.213 Medicine to Music. A Journey Back to A Creative Calling with Estelle Idoko
In this episode of Singing Teachers Talk, Estelle Idoko shares her journey from medical school to music school. We explore how she helps others reconnect with their creativity, and what holds so many back from living artistically. Whether you're a singer, teacher, or someone wondering: “Is it too late to live creatively?”, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, stirred, and ready to explore your own creative path.
WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?
1:00 Medical school vs music school
7:08 The perception of artistic occupations
17:56 Should my creativity be a hobby or a career?
19:30 Women and singing
24:20 Men and singing
27:31 What is Estelle’s coaching framework?
34:06 Leading a creative life
39:44 The ‘Sing Confidently, live Creatively’ podcast
About the presenter click HERE
RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS
Sing Confidently, Live Creatively Ep.208 Start Singing Today Because We Need Your Art with Amie McNee
We Need Your Art by Aimee McNee
Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults by Jenevora Williams
Singing Teachers Talk Podcast Ep.179 From 1 to 40 Choirs and Touring with Gareth Malone - a Chat with Rachel Lynes
ABOUT THE GUEST
Estelle Idoko is a Singer, Actor, and Voice Teacher based in Durham, North Carolina, currently completing her Master’s in Music and Music Education at Columbia University. She is the founder of Creatively Performing Arts, offering online voice lessons and resources for adult beginners. Estelle hosts the globally ranked podcast Sing Confidently, Live Creatively and performs regularly in cabarets, open mics, worship teams, and theatre. Her acting credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Comedy of Errors, and the upcoming Sound of Music. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from VCU and a professional voice certificate from Berklee. Estelle is passionate about helping artists reconnect with their creativity and build lasting vocal confidence.
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Listen to Estelle’s podcast ‘Sing Confidently, Live Creatively’ here
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