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How to Practice Singing Part IV: Creating a Practice Habit that Sticks!

In part IV of the "How To Practice Singing" series, Zac discusses practical ways of creating practice habits for singing that promote consistency…

Building Resilience: Sticking with Singing Even When It’s Hard

In this article, Tim Rosser explores some principles he finds useful for practicing singing that may help us all overcome a "rut" in our…

NYVC Singer Spotlight: Nodar Khurtsosov

NYVC Voice Teacher Abby Payne has a conversation with frontman of Fellahin Fall/NYVC student Nodar Khurtsosov.

Inside the Studio: A Lesson with Andy King

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

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!

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!

New Year's Resolution Ideas for Singers: Creating Singing Goals

How do you create singing goals that are measurable and helpful for improvement? As we think about our New Year Resolutions, I will guide you through 6 measurable singing goals you can make for vocal growth!

WordWaves: The Language of Music

How can so many rigid disciplines be compacted into one entity that ultimately works to free our spirits?

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..."

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.

Should Every Singer Take Classical Voice Lessons?

How important is classical voice training to the vocal development of non-classical singers? In this article, I will take a deep dive into my own experiences working with a classical voice teacher and how it impacted my ability to sing different styles of music.

A Practical Guide to Auditioning: Theatre Actor's Edition Pt. I

Where do you find out about auditions? What auditions should you go to? What should you expect when going to an audition? I will guide you through everything you need to know about auditioning as a theatre actor in 2023 in Part I of this series.