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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.

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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.

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2/10/2024

How To Practice Singing Part III: Identity-Based Habits

This is part III of my series "How To Practice Singing", where I take a deep dive into the fundamentals of building habits for singing, drawing inspiration from works by James Clear ("Atomic Habits"), Simon Sinek, and more.

Open Mic Nights in NYC: Resource Guide Cover
1/27/2024

Open Mic Nights in NYC: Resource Guide

Wondering where to get started as an artist in NYC? Open mic nights might give you the start that you need. In this resource guide, I will discuss the value of performing and attending open mic nights and an exhaustive list of open mic nights in NYC that you can go to today!

New Year's Resolution Ideas for Singers: Creating Singing Goals Cover
1/13/2024

New Year's Resolution Ideas for Singers: Creating Singing Goals

How do you create singing goals that are measurable and helpful for improvement? As we think about our New Year Resolutions, I will guide you through 6 measurable singing goals you can make for vocal growth!

"Whitney Houston Vocal Analysis" - Voice Lessons Online Ep. 26 Cover
1/7/2024

"Whitney Houston Vocal Analysis" - Voice Lessons Online Ep. 26

A singer so legendary that we don’t even say she’s "the Queen of this" or "the Queen of that". This renowned singer is just known as “The Voice”. Join Voice Teachers Andy King, Kristy Bissell, Abby Payne, Arbender Robinson, and Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching as they explore the indescribable Whitney Houston. Enjoy Voice Lessons Online!

A Practical Guide to Auditioning: Theatre Actor's Edition Pt. I Cover
12/29/2023

A Practical Guide to Auditioning: Theatre Actor's Edition Pt. I

Where do you find out about auditions? What auditions should you go to? What should you expect when going to an audition? I will guide you through everything you need to know about auditioning as a theatre actor in 2023 in Part I of this series.

Should Every Singer Take Classical Voice Lessons? Cover
12/19/2023

Should Every Singer Take Classical Voice Lessons?

How important is classical voice training to the vocal development of non-classical singers? In this article, I will take a deep dive into my own experiences working with a classical voice teacher and how it impacted my ability to sing different styles of music.