Sounds of Encouragement
Sounds of Encouragement
Interview with Brian Witkowski, Classical Baritone, Business Coach
Brian Witkowski’s path has moved through the worlds of classical singing, voice teaching, and coaching—but the thread running through all of it is his belief in the power of a person’s voice to shape their life. Trained as a classical baritone, Brian spent years performing, teaching, and mentoring musicians, before his work expanded into supporting leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives navigating high-pressure environments and seasons of reinvention.
What he discovered along the way is that voice is never just vocal technique—it’s how we express needs, hold boundaries, make decisions, and trust our own worth in the world. Today, Brian helps artists and professionals reconnect with that deeper sense of voice so their work, livelihood, and identity no longer feel at odds with each other.
His approach is gentle, grounded, and deeply human.
At its heart, Brian’s work encourages one simple truth: You are allowed to take up the space that your voice was always meant to hold.
Top 5 Songs of Encouragement
1) Schubert - Sehnsucht D.636 - Fischer-Dieskau / Engel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idlY1ytShmU&list=RDidlY1ytShmU&start_radio=1
2) “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glenn Campbell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kAU3B9Pi_U
3) “Respect Yourself” by the Staples Singers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InYaB16xEd0
4) “Cancelled” by Taylor Swift
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij6SgmK8KGQ&list=RDIj6SgmK8KGQ&start_radio=1
5) “American Anthem” Nathan Gunn, (Gene Scheer, piano arrangement Lee Musiker)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JCLEQALjiU
Reach out to Brian at
https://thelucrativevoice.com/
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