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4/9/2013

The "Sound" And The Voice

As actor/singers prepare for auditions, there tends to be a great deal of concern about the “sound” that’s required to accurately portray (or at least, land) the role that is being cast. Aside from the...

Tagged: Audition Tips Belting How To Find Your Singing Voice Singing Styles

3/11/2013

Practice Makes Permanent!

"Practice Makes Permanent!" Mrs. Marilyn shouted from behind the piano after, yet again, someone forgot to cut off with the rest of the ensemble. The rehearsal room immediately froze, save for the darting...

Tagged: Belting Performance Tips Singing Practice Tips Vocal Warm Ups

3/7/2013

“Don’t You Dare Lift Your Soft Palate!” -or- “Tar And Feathers”

“Justin, I hate the sound of my voice. It always sounds so whiny and nasal!” “Justin, I’d like to get my daughter into...

Tagged: Belting How To Sing High Notes Nasal Resonance Nasality Tongue Position For Singing

3/3/2013

Am I "Cast-able"?

Before I became a professional music director, I had every intention of becoming a musical theatre performer. I studied four years at the prestigious Musical Theatre program at the University of Michigan, then, as was expected, pursued the life of an actor here in New York. But somewhere along the way, I made a turn and didn't quite end up where I'd planned...

Tagged: Audition Tips Music Directing Performance Tips

2/7/2013

Let Your Tongue Die!

The singer in front of me looked back, questioning my sanity. Of course, I didn't actually mean die, nor did I mean for her to sing with her tongue flopping out of her mouth, hilarious as that might be. No, what we were seeking was tongue...

Tagged: Broadway Voice Teacher Tongue Tension Voice Lessons For Beginners

2/2/2013

Can Everyone Sing?

Can everyone sing or do you have to be born with it? At New York Vocal Coaching, we get asked that question all the time. It's an easy one. The answer is quite simple: YES! Everyone can sing. And not only can everyone sing, everyone needs to sing.

Tagged: Age and Singing New York Vocal Coaching Voice Lessons For Beginners