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Vocal Maintenance on Tour

In this article, Bryan shares practical strategies for maintaining vocal health on tour, emphasizing warm-ups, recovery, hydration, and…

NYVC Singer Spotlight: Kamilah

Kamilah is a singer, producer, and multidisciplinary artist whose journey from the Bahamas to global stages has been shaped by a deep love of…

What are Vocal Nodes?

In this article, Tim explains that vocal nodules are caused by repeated strain and can often heal with rest and proper care.

How to Get a Gig: A Beginner's Guide

Your voice lessons are going great, you sound fantastic and are ready to take things to the next level. What’s the process?

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.

NYVC Singer Spotlight: Nodar Khurtsosov

In this article, I speak with frontman of the gothic-industrial metal band Fellahin Fall and NYVC student Nodar Khurtsosov about his experience taking voice lessons.

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.

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..."

Why Voices "Break" And What May Be Causing Yours: Part 1

In this article, Zac introduces formants and resonance and explains that narrowing vowels near the passaggio can help prevent voice breaks and stabilize high notes.

Vocal Health for Working Singers

In this article, New York Vocal Coaching teacher Abby Payne discusses ways for working singers to maintain their vocal health.

Why We Use Vocal Exercises

In this article, Tim Rosser shares the benefits of using vocal exercises for voice training and how singers can use vocal exercises appropriately to their advantage.

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?