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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…

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.

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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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.

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!

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.

Why We Use Vocal Exercises

In this article, Tim Rosser shares the benefits of using vocal exercises for voice training and how singers can use vocal exercises appropriately to their advantage.

How to Find Your Key Part I: What is a Key?

In part one of the series "How to Find Your Key", Tim Rosser discusses how changing the key of a song may drastically change a singer's comfort level and explores the nuance of choosing the right key.

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.

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...

Singing Is For Everyone Part I: The WHY of Singing

In this article, Andy emphasizes the idea that singing is truly for everyone and highlights his clients' diverse backgrounds and reasons for taking voice lessons.

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.