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Understanding Resonance: A Practical Guide Cover
10/21/2023

Understanding Resonance: A Practical Guide

In singing, the ability to control one’s resonance is one of the most important fundamental building blocks to a healthy singing voice. Let's find out why!

Student's Perspective Part I: Don't be afraid... Make the UGLY sounds! Cover
10/6/2023

Student's Perspective Part I: Don't be afraid... Make the UGLY sounds!

Have you always wondered what it’s like to take a singing lesson? Let's see what NYVC students have to say about their experience!

How To Practice Singing: Joy vs. Striving Cover
9/22/2023

How To Practice Singing: Joy vs. Striving

The first volume of the "How To Practice Singing?" series explores the idea of finding the JOY in practice and breaks down the two different styles of practicing: Contentment vs Striving.

How to Get a Gig: A Beginner's Guide Cover
9/8/2023

How to Get a Gig: A Beginner's Guide

Your voice lessons are going great, you sound fantastic and are ready to take things to the next level. What’s the process?

Am I Singing In Tune? More Complicated Than You Think! Cover
8/22/2023

Am I Singing In Tune? More Complicated Than You Think!

Virtually every singer I have taught or worked with has struggled with singing in tune at some point in their vocal journey...

Voice Lessons: Take the Chance! - "Gaining Confidence" Cover
5/12/2023

Voice Lessons: Take the Chance! - "Gaining Confidence"

Have you always wondered what it’s like to take a singing lesson? Have your nerves held you back from booking a session?

Vocal Inconsistency - Not to Worry! Cover
3/9/2023

Vocal Inconsistency - Not to Worry!

When your voice starts to sound and feel strange, it can be pretty scary. It can make you feel like you're not a good singer anymore and can cause you to doubt yourself. Sometimes, we try to save our voice by not using it, but that can actually make things worse...

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1/4/2023

Give Your Voice a Drink

What role does water really play in your singing? Find out with David McCall of New York Vocal Coaching.

What does it take: Singing Simba Cover
10/5/2022

What does it take: Singing Simba

Broadway's very own Arbender Robinson speaks from personal experience in 'What Does It Take?: Singing Simba'

What does it take: Singing "Annie" Cover
8/22/2022

What does it take: Singing "Annie"

In "What Does It Take?," the NYVC team examines the vocal demands, challenges, and joys of roles in Musical Theatre. This time Zac Bradford breaks down the "hard knocks" of singing the role of Annie.