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What Does an Arranger Actually Do?

In this article, Tim explains how arrangers adapt music for performers and contexts, distinguishing their role from music directors, orchestrators…

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NYVC Singer Spotlight: Cin Forster

Cin Forster is a New York based vocalist and songwriter carving out their own path as an artist. They recently connected with NYVC’s Jamie Kaufman…

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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…

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Jéssica Amicucci of The Voice Argentina: A Conversation in Hope

So many incredible talents walk through the doors of New York Vocal Coaching. They go on to great success in musical performance, business, and instruction of their own. One such success story is graduate of the Voice Teacher Training Course and contestant on The Voice Argentina, Jessica Maison.
But more than the success, Jessica has discovered the true meaning of her art. We hope that through her encouraging words, our readers can find the same glorious purpose!

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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.

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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.

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How to Get a Gig Part II: Finding the Right Venue

In part two of my series on How to Get a Gig, let’s explore the process of finding a perfect venue for you to perform at.

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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!

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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.

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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, I discuss practical ways of creating practice habits for singing that promote consistency by applying the four laws for behavior change to our work.

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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.

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Inside the Studio: A Lesson with Andy King

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

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