If you’ve ever started a song and didn’t finish it… or felt stuck somewhere in the middle of the songwriting process, unsure what to do next — this episode will give you a clearer path forward.

Songwriting isn’t just about inspiration — it’s about understanding the phases of writing a song.

When you understand these phases, it becomes much easier to move from a simple idea… to a finished piece of music.

In this episode, we walk through three key phases of songwriting:

• gathering and developing song ideas • the messy middle — and why so many songs get stuck there • refining your ideas into a finished song

You’ll also hear a behind-the-scenes look at how I move through my own songwriting practice — from scattered ideas to focused work — in a way that allows for both structure and flexibility.

Because it’s not about having more ideas.

It’s about knowing what to do with the ones you already have.

<3 Lainey

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If warming up your voice has ever felt confusing, rigid, or overly technical… you’re not alone.

In this episode, we simplify the process.

Instead of focusing on the “perfect” vocal warm-up routine, you’ll learn how to approach warming up your voice in a way that’s intuitive, flexible, and actually supportive of your singing.

We’ll walk through a simple 4-part framework to help you:

• gently awaken your voice and body • find ease, resonance, and connection • build flexibility and range without forcing • and bring your voice into real music—not just exercises

We also talk about how overthinking and perfectionism can create tension in your voice—and how to shift into a more natural, responsive way of working with your instrument.

Because your voice is different every day… and your warm-up can be, too.

<3 Lainey

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100 episodes.

What started as Reawaken Your Voice has grown into something clearer, more focused, and more aligned — a space for singer-songwriters navigating the creative process, finding their voice, and learning how to trust it.

In this episode, I’m reflecting on the journey so far — what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what I’ve learned from you along the way.

We talk about:

• the evolution of the podcast and stepping into the identity of “singer-songwriter” • the patterns I’m seeing in this community (starting, finishing, sharing, and perfectionism) • the episodes you’ve resonated with most — and what that reveals • where we’re going next (more process, more storytelling, more of the real work behind the songs)

🎁 To celebrate 100 episodes, I’m giving away 3 one-hour Vocal Breakthrough Sessions.

You’ll be entered to win by filling out a short form sharing your experience, your challenges, and what you’d love more of on the podcast.

And if you leave a review, you’ll receive 5 bonus entries.

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Thank you for being here — whether you’ve listened to one episode or one hundred.

This is just the beginning.

<3 Lainey

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