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The Secret to an Effective Performance: Text Painting

In this article, Bryan explains how singers can use text painting—identifying and emphasizing operative words in a lyric—to communicate a song’s…

NYVC Singer Spotlight: Jacqueline Baxter

NYVC's Jamie Kaufman had the pleasure of speaking with vocalist, producer, and classically trained flautist Jacqueline Baxter about her artistic…

4 Elements of Vocal Practice That Create Real, Lasting Change

In this article, Zac Bradford explains that lasting vocal growth comes from combining consistency, mindfulness, deliberate practice, and time.

Voice Lessons: Take the Chance! - "Gaining Confidence"

Have you always wondered what it’s like to take a singing lesson? Have your nerves held you back from booking a session?

How To Practice Singing Part V: Make Practice Habits Attractive!

In Part V of the How To Practice Singing series, Zac Bradford uses inspiration from James Clear to explore the idea of making practice habits attractive and irresistible to singers through the principle of temptation bundling.

How to Get a Gig: A Beginner's Guide

Your voice lessons are going great, you sound fantastic and are ready to take things to the next level. What’s the process?

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.

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 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.

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.

Body Mapping for Singers

An overview of the systems in the body that contribute to vocal sound!

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.