Maghan McPhee

There was a time, deep into my performance career, when I found myself in a place I never expected: full of doubt. I was supposed to be hitting my stride—reaching the peak of my vocal abilities, right? But instead, every time I walked on stage, I felt like an imposter. I was terrified. I didn’t trust my voice anymore. And the harder I tried to control it, the more it tightened, the more I lost the joy I once had. What’s worse, I started to lose myself. When something so deeply tied to who you are—your art—feels broken, it can make you question everything. If I wasn’t a good singer anymore, who was I? I sought help from my teachers in New York City, the same ones who had guided me for years, but no one could really hear what I was going through. The tension, the fear, the shame—it all felt invisible to everyone but me. It was like I was fooling the world into thinking I was still the artist they believed in, but inside, I was unraveling. Here’s the truth: The struggle almost made me give up on my dream. But it also set me on a path of discovery—one that wasn’t just about fixing my voice. It was about understanding the relationship between my body and my voice, and how years of carrying tension and staying small in my everyday life were silencing me on stage. And most importantly, I had to face the deeper issue—my own core beliefs. The ones that told me I wasn’t enough. The ones that made me question my worth every time I opened my mouth. Slowly, I started to replace those stories with the truth about who I really am as a singer and as a person. This journey taught me that it’s not just about technique—it’s about courage. It’s about facing the parts of ourselves we’re afraid to see. And now, on the other side of this, I’m here to help other singers find their way back to their voices, too. That’s why I created Release Your Inner Voice, a six-month program designed to help singers reclaim their vocal freedom. Through personalized feedback, a customized plan, and weekly group masterclasses, my students know which path to take when working alone on their music. Watching their peers receive feedback and progress helps my students stay motivated and practice with clarity. With their customized personal plan, and library of warm-up videos, they don’t waste time trying to “find their sound” and see the results immediately. My students not only learn to sing with ease, but they reconnect with the joy and power they’ve always had inside. If this speaks to you or someone you know, I’d love to help. Let’s talk about your journey.