S2 Ep24: Acting, Singing and Trusting Your Creative Instincts

In this episode of The Drama Coach Podcast, Lisa is joined by actor, singer and coach Kateland Cunningham. Based in Los Angeles, Kateland works with performers across acting and vocal training, bringing together classical vocal technique, Stanislavski-based acting work and a student-led approach to learning. This conversation explores what it really means to grow as a performer - not just technically, but creatively and personally too. Lisa and Kateland talk about acting training, singing, confidence, intuition, perfectionism, safe learning spaces and why young performers need to feel ownership over their own creative choices. They also discuss the difference between teaching and coaching, how performers can build a process that works for them, and why being a successful artist should not mean sacrificing happiness. In this episode, they discuss: Kateland’s journey from childhood commercial work to theatre, singing and coaching Why student-led teaching can help performers grow with more confidence The difference between coaching for an urgent audition and teaching for long-term development Stanislavski, truthful acting and finding a process that works Why intuition matters in acting, singing and choosing material Helping young performers take ownership of their choices Perfectionism, people pleasing and the pressure to get everything right Why safe creative spaces matter, especially for younger performers The importance of supportive networks and healthy industry connections Why singers do not need to rush to define their voice type What success can mean beyond roles, credits or external approval This is a thoughtful episode for young performers, parents, teachers and coaches who want to understand training in a deeper, healthier and more artist-led way. Find Kateland: TikTok: @traininganartist Website: KatelandCunningham.com Mentioned in this episode: Rosie’s voice episode - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/YRBwv1IKD3b SceneTribe - https://scenetribe.com The Drama Coach - https://thedramacoach.co.uk Music: Soft Music 495878 by nastelbom from Pixabay.