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Practicing in Your Car: Making the Most of It

In this article, Zac outlines the benefits and limitations of practicing singing in the car and explains how to use this method safely and…

Finding Your Style

In this article, Tim dissects what constitutes vocal style through examples and offers ways to cultivate one's style in singing.

What Does an Arranger Actually Do?

In this article, Tim explains how arrangers adapt music for performers and contexts, distinguishing their role from music directors, orchestrators…

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.

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?

Body Mapping for Singers

An overview of the systems in the body that contribute to vocal sound!

National Association of Teachers of Singing Reviews "Sing Like Never Before"

The Official Journal of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc., has published their review of Justin Stoney's award-winning book Sing Like Never Before.

What Makes A Song Great For Singing?

In this article, Tim Rosser discusses four key factors to consider when determining if a song is great for singing.

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..."

How to Get a Gig Part II: Finding the Right Venue

In part two of my series on How to Get a Gig, let’s explore the process of finding a perfect venue for you to perform at.

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...

LaShella Sanders

LaShella Sanders, born and raised in Dallas, TX, is the founder of Ignite Vocal Studio™, a certified voice teacher, an audio engineer, and an independent recording artist. Read more about LaShella here!