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How To Practice Singing Part V: Make Practice Habits Attractive! Cover
6/29/2024

How To Practice Singing Part V: Make Practice Habits Attractive!

In Part V of the How To Practice Singing series, Zac Bradford uses inspiration from James Clear to explore the idea of making practice habits attractive and irresistible to singers through the principle of temptation bundling.

Do Singing Lessons Work? Cover
6/15/2024

Do Singing Lessons Work?

In this article, NYVC Vocal Coach Tim Rosser talks about how taking singing lessons positively impacted his journey as a singer and gives some words of wisdom to singers who are interested in taking voice lessons.

A Practical Guide to Auditioning Pt. II: Building an Audition Book Cover
6/2/2024

A Practical Guide to Auditioning Pt. II: Building an Audition Book

In part II of "A Practical Guide to Auditioning", Bryan discusses the process of building an audition book for musical theatre auditions and gives suggestions on what makes a well-crafted audition book.

Managing Performance Anxiety: What is it? How do we face it? Cover
5/4/2024

Managing Performance Anxiety: What is it? How do we face it?

All singers face this at some point in their vocal journey. In this article, Abby breaks down what performance anxiety is and discusses strategies for managing it.

An In-Depth Guide on Touring: Kassie Carlson & Guerilla Toss Cover
4/20/2024

An In-Depth Guide on Touring: Kassie Carlson & Guerilla Toss

In this extensive interview, Kassie Carlson, lead singer of the American rock band Guerilla Toss, discusses the ins and outs of touring and highlights important details to consider for bands when planning a tour.

How to Practice Singing Part IV: Creating a Practice Habit that Sticks! Cover
4/6/2024

How to Practice Singing Part IV: Creating a Practice Habit that Sticks!

In part IV of the "How To Practice Singing" series, I discuss practical ways of creating practice habits for singing that promote consistency by applying the four laws for behavior change to our work.

Building Resilience: Sticking with Singing Even When It’s Hard Cover
3/23/2024

Building Resilience: Sticking with Singing Even When It’s Hard

In this article, we will explore some principles I find useful for practicing singing that may help us overcome a "rut" in our progression toward vocal growth. Practicing singing can at times feel impossible, but a shift in mindset can potentially change that feeling.

NYVC Singer Spotlight: Nodar Khurtsosov Cover
3/9/2024

NYVC Singer Spotlight: Nodar Khurtsosov

In this article, I speak with frontman of the gothic-industrial metal band Fellahin Fall and NYVC student Nodar Khurtsosov about his experience taking voice lessons.

"Adam Levine Vocal Analysis" - Voice Lessons Online Ep. 27 Cover
3/4/2024

"Adam Levine Vocal Analysis" - Voice Lessons Online Ep. 27

You might know this singer as one of the judges on The Voice. Or you might know him as the man who seamlessly blended pop, rock, reggae, soul, funk, and dance into some of the catchiest songs in the last 20 years. Join Voice Teachers & Vocal Coaches Zac Bradford, Andy King, Arbender Robinson, Abby Payne, and Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching as they explore the many elements that set Adam Levine apart. Enjoy Voice Lessons Online!

How to "Sound Like You"? Finding Your Own Singing Voice Cover
2/24/2024

How to "Sound Like You"? Finding Your Own Singing Voice

In this article, I discuss how singers can "find" their own singing voice by improving their technical ability and clarifying their artistic voice.