Thank You, Chicago

The Teaching Tour has officially begun. And I’m still sitting with all that I experienced in Chicago.

I had the honor of coaching some incredible artists—each with a unique voice, a unique journey, and a deep desire to grow.

We laughed and hugged. There was that giddy energy of seeing each other—some of us for the very first time, others reconnecting after meeting online just a few months ago. Some were familiar social media friends I was finally meeting face-to-face. Each interaction carried its own story, its own energy. And every session brought something different: different personalities, different histories, different sounds. I walked away from each one reminded of why I do this work in the first place.

Yes, we worked technique. We vocalized. We stretched. But what really opened up the room was when we let go of the pressure to sound “perfect” and gave ourselves permission to simply make noise. Sometimes it sounded good. Sometimes it didn’t. Sometimes it felt awkward. Sometimes it felt like freedom.

But that exploration—that moment when you give yourself permission to just make sound—is where real growth can begin. Not to impress. Not to perform. Just to begin. Because when we let go of judgment and open the door to curiosity, something shifts. We find space to try, to stretch, to play. We made sounds that were strange. We made sounds that were bold. We made sounds that didn’t fit expectations—and that was the point.

That kind of exploration builds trust between you and your voice. It opens up textures and colors you may have never accessed before. It creates space for longevity, for curiosity, and for freedom.

And even then, I always remind my clients: there’s no such thing as a “bad” sound. Bad is subjective. Bad is biased. What one person dislikes, another might find beautiful. What matters most is: does it work? Does it help you express what you feel? Does it unlock something new?

Confidence doesn’t just come from sounding good. It comes from understanding your voice—really understanding it. And over time, that understanding leads you back to what truly matters: What feels aligned with your body? What helps you communicate with more ease? What feels authentic to your emotion, your creativity, your presence?

That’s your sound.

Thank you, Chicago—for showing up, for selling out, and for helping me launch this journey with so much joy. I’m walking away full.

Nashville, you’re next.

Let’s make it real