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NYVC Singer Spotlight: Jacqueline Baxter

NYVC's Jamie Kaufman had the pleasure of speaking with vocalist, producer, and classically trained flautist Jacqueline Baxter about her artistic…

4 Elements of Vocal Practice That Create Real, Lasting Change

In this article, Zac Bradford explains that lasting vocal growth comes from combining consistency, mindfulness, deliberate practice, and time.

Reducing Constriction in Singing: Energy Economics

In this article, Bryan looks through the lens of energy economics to explore why singers sometimes constrict their voices when they sing.

How to Practice Singing Part VII: Make Practice Habits Satisfying

In this article, Zac highlights the importance of making your regular singing practice satisfying, giving yourself rewards during and after practice sessions, and avoiding shortcuts and unhelpful rewards.

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!

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.

How to Find Your Key Part III: Points of Consideration

In Part III of the series How to Find Your Key, Tim Rosser lists various important points of consideration when choosing your key for a song based on a singer's learning and artistic goals along with logistical limitations.

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!

How to Find Your Key Part II: What is Your Key?

In part II of How to Find Your Key series, Tim Rosser debunks the myth that there is only one "best key" for a singer, and discusses why it's important to own your voice and intentionally choose the right key for your voice.

Preparing For Your Best Audition: An Actor’s Checklist

Auditioning. The word strikes fear in every actor, seasoned and amateur alike. However, this doesn't have to be the case!

Inside the Studio: A Lesson with Andy King

A handful of months ago I started teaching a 20-something student...

Singing With Pure EEase

It’s time we had a talk about EE. Though it takes second place in the accepted listing of vowels, we use the EE to form the diphthongs of fourteen letters of our alphabet, making it one of the most...