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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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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.

Student's Perspective Part II: Confidence is Key! Cover
12/2/2023

Student's Perspective Part II: Confidence is Key!

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!

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11/18/2023

How To Practice Singing Part II: Practice with Intention

This is part II of my series "How To Practice Singing", where I break down what makes productive practice sessions productive and how to implement efficient and effective practicing in your own practice sessions.

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.

From Singer to Musician: A Talk with Arbender Robinson Cover
12/6/2021

From Singer to Musician: A Talk with Arbender Robinson

Broadway veteran and NYVC instructor Arbender Robinson takes us on his own journey of vocal mastery!

Going Deeper: Vocal Technique & The Soul Cover
7/12/2021

Going Deeper: Vocal Technique & The Soul

As one of my first voice teachers used to say, "The study of voice is the study of one's self..."

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8/10/2016

Forgetting Muscle Memory

Whether you’re working to improve your voice, learning how to play a new instrument, or striving to make the world’s greatest grilled-cheese sandwich, it’s going to take practice...and practice means repetition. The natural human instinct, however, is to move on once something’s been accomplished, and an artist can’t stand being stagnant or still. Yet, the fact remains: improvement requires the diligent and repetitive motions of practicing.

Challenge: What can you do in 8 bars? Cover
7/18/2016

Challenge: What can you do in 8 bars?

What can you possibly do in eight bars? The answer is A LOT.

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4/17/2016

Transform Your Struggle Into Your Strength!

My personal goal is to help prepare my students so well that they feel confident about every audition - no matter what.