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Singer Songwriter | How to Write a Song, Make Music, Song Lyrics, Music Theory, Singing Lessons

Singer Songwriter | How to Write a Song, Make Music, Song Lyrics, Music Theory, Singing Lessons

By: Lainey Prendeville Crawford - Vocal Coach Singer Songwriter Songwriting Coach
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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 go of judgment and rediscover your love of singing

Grab your notebook, pour a cup of tea, and let’s uncover the songs that have been waiting inside you.

Let’s find your voice!

＜3 Lainey

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Book a Coaching Session: reawakenyourvoice.com/coaching
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Episodes
  • 99 | How to Find Your Songwriting Voice

    99 | How to Find Your Songwriting Voice
    Mar 24 2026

    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
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    18 mins
  • 98 | Permission to Sing Imperfectly: Letting Go of Perfection in Your Voice

    98 | Permission to Sing Imperfectly: Letting Go of Perfection in Your Voice
    Mar 17 2026

    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
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    21 mins
  • 97 | When Can You Call Yourself a Singer Songwriter?

    97 | When Can You Call Yourself a Singer Songwriter?
    Mar 10 2026

    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
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    21 mins
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