How To! | Sing in Front of Other People
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🗓️ 9 December 2025
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Summary
Slate staff writer Rebecca Onion wants to improve her singing voice, but she's unsure about belting it out in public. On this episode, How To!'s Carvell Wallace introduces her to G. Phillip Shoultz III, associate director of VocalEssence, for advice on strengthening her voice, performing with confidence, and (gasp!) auditioning for a vocal group.
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| 1:13.1 | Welcome to how to. I'm Carvelle Wallace. Okay, so how many of you love singing? Like, really love it. |
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