Episode 76

Afraid of Doing It Wrong

Published on: 8th May, 2026

Learning to use the voice more professionally means facing the uncertainty that comes with using our bodies in unfamiliar ways.

In this episode, I explain

  1. The difference between the fear of technical, physical wrongness and the fear of being embarrassed by the way you sound.
  2. How very young children model a fearlessly playful response to failure.
  3. Warmup practices that can help you explore and expand the capabilities of your unique whole body instrument.

I’d love to know if this was helpful! Don’t hesitate to schedule a free 20-minute consultation or to reach out via email to letters@mvmusik.com.

Michèle Voillequé is a singer and a voice teacher living in Berkeley, California.

Yes, you can sound better! Opt-in for a free video training on my website: https://mvmusik.com

A transcript of this episode is available at mvmusik.com/blog/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-76. You can subscribe to Can’t Wait to Hear You wherever you get podcasts. If you have a question about your voice or how you’re using it, please email letters@mvmusik.com. To learn more about Michèle or to subscribe to her newsletter, visit mvmusik.com.

Our music is thanks to Katya and Ada.

The show is edited by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media.

Transcript

A transcript of this episode is available at https://mvmusik.com/blog/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-76.

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About the Podcast

Can't Wait to Hear You
with Michèle Voillequé
Does singing feel so difficult, painful, or embarrassing that you hide it from the people you love? Does speaking feel scratchy, exhausting, breathless, or forced?

It doesn't have to be that way. Your voice can sound and feel amazing, even in stressful situations. You just need to know how to use it.

Singer and voice teacher Michèle Voillequé teaches the art and science of sounding and feeling the best you can. If you love the sound of your ideas, but hate the sound of your voice, be sure to subscribe to Can’t Wait to Hear You.