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Ep. 124 Vocal Fry - Distortion, Rasp, & Vocal Effect Pt. 2 Cover
2/27/2023

Ep. 124 Vocal Fry - Distortion, Rasp, & Vocal Effect Pt. 2

Did you know Vocal Fry can be considered a Vocal Distortion? In part 4 of our Distortion series we are joined by Distortion Specialist Nicolás Hormazábal. Together, he and Voice Teacher Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching explore what Vocal Fry is, what it sounds like, and how to master its many possibilities.

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2/22/2023

Lisa Popeil

Lisa Popeil, MFA in Voice, has studied voice for 60 years and has taught professionally in all styles of singing for over 40 years. Based in Los Angeles, Lisa is the creator of the Voiceworks® Method, the Total Singer DVD and the Total Singer Workshop. Lisa is a contributor on commercial vocal genres for the …

Ep. 123 Death Growls - Distortion, Rasp, & Vocal Effect Pt. 2 Cover
1/23/2023

Ep. 123 Death Growls - Distortion, Rasp, & Vocal Effect Pt. 2

Want to learn how to do Death Growls? In part 3 of our Distortion series we are joined by Distortion Specialist Nicolás Hormazábal. Together, he and Voice Teacher Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching explore what a Death Growl is, what it sounds like, and how to do it.

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1/10/2023

Donald Miller

“Don was part of a world that can often be filled with pretense, but he had none of it. He was welcoming and kind, and desired to gain friends and colleagues, not disciples. Don wanted singing to matter to science and science to matter to singing. He was a voice for the people; sometimes a …

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1/4/2023

Give Your Voice a Drink

New York Vocal Coaching's David McCall pours you a glass of water in this latest Vocal Article.

Ep. 122 Rasp - Distortion, Rasp, & Vocal Effect Pt. 2 Cover
12/19/2022

Ep. 122 Rasp - Distortion, Rasp, & Vocal Effect Pt. 2

*Want to learn how to sing with RASP? In part 2 of our Distortion series we are joined by Distortion Specialist Nicolás Hormazábal. Together, he and Voice Teacher Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching explore what False Fold Distortion is, what it sounds like, and how to do it. *

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12/16/2022

James McKinney

“… This is the cornerstone of effective voice teaching and choral work–discriminatory hearing assisted by acute observation.” – James McKinney James C. McKinney was an American baritone and voice teacher. He was born on January 11, 1921 in Minden, Louisiana and died in Fort Worth, Texas on April 12, 1998. He earned a Bachelor of …

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12/12/2022

Taylor Swift Vocal Analysis - Voice Lessons Online Ep. 15

Whether or not you are a "Swiftie", there's a lot to learn from Taylor Swift. From her songwriting, to her vocal technique, to her artistic versatility - she's taken the music industry by storm and continues to astound. Join Voice Teachers Kacey Velazquez, Zac Bradford, Kristy Bissell, Andy King, and Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching - as they explore the many talents of Taylor Swift. Enjoy Voice Lessons Online!

Ep. 121 Growls - Distortion, Rasp, & Vocal Effect Pt. 1 Cover
11/28/2022

Ep. 121 Growls - Distortion, Rasp, & Vocal Effect Pt. 1

*Want to learn how to GROWL? In part 1 of our Distortion series we are joined by Distortion Specialist Nicolás Hormazábal. Together, he and Voice Teacher Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching explore what growls are, what they sound like, and how to do them. *

Vocal Distortion Series BEGINS! Rasp, Distortion, Screams, and Effects Cover
11/21/2022

Vocal Distortion Series BEGINS! Rasp, Distortion, Screams, and Effects

Do you want to learn how to do Vocal Distortion? Join Voice Teacher Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching and Rock Distortion Specialist Nicolás Hormazábal as they kick off a series on vocal distortions, how to do them, and how to do them safely.