Honing the craft. Expanding the mind.

Vocal Articles from New York Vocal Coaching brings you information and tips on singing, performing, auditioning, and more, all from our world-renowned staff in New York City.

Latest Articles

Start with Experience: A Simpler Way into Resonance

In this article, Zac explains that resonance is easier to understand when singers experience it practically before learning the theory behind it.

Getting Lost In The Sauce: Practicing Songs

In this article, Andy argues that singers must practice full songs—not just exercises—to translate technique into real performance.

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…

How To Practice Singing Part VIII: Breaking Bad Habits Using the Inverse Laws

In Part VIII of the "How To Practice Singing" series, Zac discusses how the laws of making habits can be applied inversely to help us break bad habits in our singing practice.

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.

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 effectively for light vocal work.

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!

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 "Sound Like You"? Finding Your Own Singing Voice

In this article, I discuss how singers can "find" their own singing voice by improving their technical ability and clarifying their artistic voice.

3 Singing Principles I Wish I Had Known When Starting Out!

In this article, Zac shares three key lessons—setting up "money" notes, using exaggeration to find balance, and letting all vocal systems share the load—to help singers unlock freer, more joyful expression.

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.

Ego Reads. Humility breeds.

In my absence from chronicling my thoughts from a music director/coach perspective, I have seen some brilliant performances that have given me pause; performances that made me stop and think, “How is something so...