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The Many Hats of Musical Theatre: Understanding Common Casting Tracks

In this article, Bryan breaks down common musical theatre casting tracks and clarifies what each role entails for performers.

Confronting Unhelpful Self-Judgement

In this article, Tim outlines a clear three-step tool to help singers interrupt negative self-talk and refocus on constructive, goal-oriented practice.

Feeling the Rhythm!

In this article, Abby Payne breaks down the concept of rhythm in songs and discusses how singers can get better at feeling the rhythm when singing.

How to Find Your Key Part III: Points of Consideration

In Part III of the series How to Find Your Key, Tim Rosser lists various important points of consideration when choosing your key for a song based on a singer's learning and artistic goals along with logistical limitations.

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.

BroadwayWorld adds "Sing Like Never Before" to Fall Reading List

Justin Stoney and Mark Pate, author and illustrator of Sing Like Never Before, join theatre artists Jame Lapine, Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster, Billy Porter, Sarah Ruhl, and Mel Brooks in BroadwayWorld's...

How to Practice Singing Part VII: Make Practice Habits Satisfying

In this article, Zac highlights the importance of making your regular singing practice satisfying, giving yourself rewards during and after practice sessions, and avoiding shortcuts and unhelpful rewards.

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!

Vocal Inconsistency - Not to Worry!

When your voice starts to sound and feel strange, it can be pretty scary. It can make you feel like you're not a good singer anymore and can cause you to doubt yourself. Sometimes, we try to save our voice by not using it, but that can actually make things worse...

Finding Your Style

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

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.