Episode 63

Practicing As a Reliable Behavior

Published on: 7th November, 2025

 Practicing is a perennial challenge, but if we broaden our concept of “practice,” it can make the whole process more rewarding.

In this episode, I explain

  • Why a rigid definition of practice can stifle our creativity.
  • What distinguishes a habit from a behavior, and how we can take advantage of the difference.
  • How to develop creative practicing behavior that will pacify your inner perfectionist.

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.

Another episode about practicing: https://www.mvmusik.com/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-30/ 

Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything, by Dr. BJ Fogg: https://tinyhabits.com/book/ 

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-63. 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-63.

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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.