Episode 61

What Conductors Want

Published on: 10th October, 2025

Singing in a chorus can feel safer than soloing at karaoke or going to an open mic, but it comes with its own set of challenges. 

In this episode, I explain

  • How our fear of failure can sabotage us in a group setting.
  • Why singing in a group is a vulnerable experience for both the singers and the conductor.
  • The one thing your conductor wants from you (even more than the right notes!)  

If you sing in a group setting, or you’re thinking about trying it, 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.

For more on how individual lessons can help choral singers, check out Episode 40: Why Private Lessons for Choral Singers are a Good Idea https://www.mvmusik.com/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-40/

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-60. 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.

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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.

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