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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…

Podcast Recommendations for Voice Enthusiasts: A Compilation

In this article, Zac Bradford discusses his love for podcasts about singing and voice, and outlines a list of his favorite podcasts based on content and who the content is geared towards.

Singing Is For Everyone Part II: The WHAT and HOW of Singing

In Part II of Andy's "Singing Is For Everyone" series, Andy interviews his students about WHAT they’ve gained from lessons and HOW they achieved those gains with Andy.

How To Practice Singing Part III: Identity-Based Habits

This is part III of my series "How To Practice Singing", where I take a deep dive into the fundamentals of building habits for singing, drawing inspiration from works by James Clear ("Atomic Habits"), Simon Sinek, and more.

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.

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!

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..."

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 "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.

Dealing with Discouragement

In this article, New York Vocal Coaching Instructor Abby Payne discusses tips for how singers can deal with discouragement.