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9/7/2024

Virtual Voice Lessons: A Practical Guide

In this article, NYVC Instructor Abby Payne discusses practical ways to elevate virtual voice lessons to the next level, enhancing learning efficiency and flexibility for singers all around the world.

How To Practice Singing Part VI: Make Practicing Easy! Cover
8/24/2024

How To Practice Singing Part VI: Make Practicing Easy!

In this article, Zac Bradford discusses the idea of "friction" when building a habit and suggests practical ways, such as the "Two-minute Rule", to make building practice habits easier for singers.

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8/10/2024

Singing Is For Everyone Part I: The WHY of Singing

In this article, Andy emphasizes the idea that singing is truly for everyone and highlights his clients' diverse backgrounds and reasons for taking voice lessons.

How to Find Your Key Part I: What is a Key? Cover
7/27/2024

How to Find Your Key Part I: What is a Key?

In part one of the series "How to Find Your Key", Tim Rosser discusses how changing the key of a song may drastically change a singer's comfort level and explores the nuance of choosing the right key.

Do Singers Need To Know How To Read Sheet Music? Cover
7/13/2024

Do Singers Need To Know How To Read Sheet Music?

In this article, Abby Payne explores whether or not it is necessary for singers to be able to read music.

How To Practice Singing Part V: Make Practice Habits Attractive! Cover
6/29/2024

How To Practice Singing Part V: Make Practice Habits Attractive!

In Part V of the How To Practice Singing series, Zac Bradford uses inspiration from James Clear to explore the idea of making practice habits attractive and irresistible to singers through the principle of temptation bundling.

Do Singing Lessons Work? Cover
6/15/2024

Do Singing Lessons Work?

In this article, NYVC Vocal Coach Tim Rosser talks about how taking singing lessons positively impacted his journey as a singer and gives some words of wisdom to singers who are interested in taking voice lessons.

A Practical Guide to Auditioning Pt. II: Building an Audition Book Cover
6/2/2024

A Practical Guide to Auditioning Pt. II: Building an Audition Book

In part II of "A Practical Guide to Auditioning", Bryan discusses the process of building an audition book for musical theatre auditions and gives suggestions on what makes a well-crafted audition book.

Managing Performance Anxiety: What is it? How do we face it? Cover
5/4/2024

Managing Performance Anxiety: What is it? How do we face it?

All singers face this at some point in their vocal journey. In this article, Abby breaks down what performance anxiety is and discusses strategies for managing it.

An In-Depth Guide on Touring: Kassie Carlson & Guerilla Toss Cover
4/20/2024

An In-Depth Guide on Touring: Kassie Carlson & Guerilla Toss

In this extensive interview, Kassie Carlson, lead singer of the American rock band Guerilla Toss, discusses the ins and outs of touring and highlights important details to consider for bands when planning a tour.