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Start with Experience: A Simpler Way into Resonance

In this article, Zac explains that resonance is easier to understand when singers experience it practically before learning the theory behind it.

Getting Lost In The Sauce: Practicing Songs

In this article, Andy argues that singers must practice full songs—not just exercises—to translate technique into real performance.

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…

Understanding Resonance: A Practical Guide

In singing, the ability to control one’s resonance is one of the most important fundamental building blocks to a healthy singing voice. Let's find out why!

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!

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.

Recording Your Lessons: Do I Have To?

In this article, Andy King discusses the benefits of recording your voice lessons and developing the skill of listening to yourself in recording.

Body Mapping for Singers

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

Reducing Constriction in Singing: Energy Economics

In this article, Bryan looks through the lens of energy economics to explore why singers sometimes constrict their voices when they sing.

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!

Am I Singing In Tune? More Complicated Than You Think!

Virtually every singer I have taught or worked with has struggled with singing in tune at some point in their vocal journey...

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...