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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…

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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.

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Why Voices "Break" And What May Be Causing Yours: Part 1

In this article, Zac explains that narrowing vowels near the passaggio can help prevent voice breaks and…

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Singing With Pure EEase

It’s time we had a talk about EE. Though it takes second place in the accepted listing of vowels, we use the EE to form the diphthongs of fourteen letters of our alphabet, making it one of the most...

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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.

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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...

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Signs That You Might Be Vocally Fatigued

The voice is the only instrument that is apart the human body (unless you count clapping your hands as percussion!!). So it makes sense that the instrument is the entire body, not just the larynx alone. Everything from body alignment, respiratory system, the larynx, vocal tract, not to mention the brain are involved in this high level athletic coordination!

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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 storytelling through music.

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Why Voices "Break" And What May Be Causing Yours: Part 1

In this article, Zac introduces formants and resonance and explains that narrowing vowels near the passaggio can help prevent voice breaks and stabilize high notes.

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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.

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Dealing with Discouragement

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

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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.

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