Music isn’t just a creative outlet—it’s a powerful tool for emotional regulation, mental health, and even brain development in children. Dr. Shreya Goyal shared how singing helps her stay grounded in a demanding career and why music is essential for processing emotion.

We covered the link between music and the brain, how creativity balances high-pressure professions, and why artistic expression can make people better caregivers, communicators, and leaders.

Shreya is also a student at VoxTape Studios, so we ended the session with a quick vocal coaching session focused on tongue tension and mix voice clarity.

📍Mentioned Resource: Follow Shreya @shreyaplaya to see her covers!

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Contemporary singing shouldn’t constantly feel like a full-body workout—and if it does, you’re probably overdoing it. In this episode, we’re breaking down the real difference between support, control, and squeezing. You’ll learn why your diaphragm isn’t involved, and how smart engagement (not force) unlocks real vocal freedom. There’s also an air hockey table analogy you’ll never forget—because great singing is more about glide than grunt. If you’ve been working hard but still feel stuck, this is where things start to make sense.

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Tone is one of the most underrated skills in singing. Everyone talks about hitting the right notes—but what about the way you sing them? Coach Bri and I dove into the middle part of vocal development: tone, dynamics, stylization, and shaping your sound. We talk about what makes a voice sound compelling (not just correct), and how to bring out more color in your singing—without overthinking it.

Bri also coaches me through the song “Fallin’” by Alicia Keys and explore how to use vocal flips, placement shifts, and subtle changes in tone to add emotion without losing control.

Whether you’re figuring out your genre, refining your sound, or just trying to make your voice feel more like you—this is the work that gets you there.

📍Follow coach Bri here: https://www.instagram.com/bri_itsme/

📍Listen to Bri’s original music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Vmisx2YyT5Due9ViRJpyY?si=SsHQCYANTJeLY5GouP0jtQ

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