Broadway Vocal Coach

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 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, 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.
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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
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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
❤️ Connect with Cynthia directly @cynthkw
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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 : find a laryngologist or SLP near you
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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, sound, framing, eye line) to performance choices and the mindset shift that will save you hours of frustration.
You’ll learn:
How to condense physicality without shrinking intention
Why your takes get worse after take three (!)
How to declare your preparation complete
And how to send it in and let it go
Referenced episodes:
Episode 83 "Choreographing Attention" with Tom Lipinski
Episode 89 with Kate Lumpkin
Episode 73: Eight Dumb Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Self-Tapes
If you’ve ever spiraled into 27 takes, questioned your entire career after watching yourself back, or tried to “find it” while filming… This episode is for you.
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