New York Vocal Coaching Podcast

Reflect on what you’re thankful for, as Matt chats on keeping the passion and joy of singing alive! These tips and tricks will bring you back to why you love to sing, what keeps us motivated, and how we can continue to feel enjoyment and fulfillment while we vocalize.   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with Matt and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter - https://twitter.com/NYVocalCoachingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/newyorkvoca…

Before you book the gig, you need to audition! Andy and Matt talk about tips to use in the audition room, building an audition book, how to collaborate with an accompanist you’ve never worked with before, and so much more!   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with Andy, Matt and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter - https://twitter.com/NYVocalCoachingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/newyorkvoca...Tumblr - http://newyorkvocalcoaching.tumblr.com

The larynx is such a vital component to singing success! Matt and David discuss how to train the “house” of your vocal folds, why it’s important to experiment with larynx positions, how it benefits your voice as a whole, and more! We also explore some familiar characters and singers that rely on this mechanism to create their iconic sounds.   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with Matt, David, and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter - https://twitter.com/NYVocalCoachingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/newyorkvoca...Tumblr - http://newyorkvocalcoac

Julie Reumert is an internationally acclaimed vocalist and voice teacher at NYVC! She chats with us on her upcoming Carnegie Hall concert, how she cultivated such a fruitful career in the realm of classical music, her connection to song in so many different languages, and other thoughts on how to succeed as a singer and musician!   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with Julie, Andy, Matt, and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg

In this week's episode, we go LIVE on Instagram to answer your most pressing questions about everything from mastering vibrato to strengthening low notes. We muse on releasing abdominal tension, maintaining power on those tough high notes, dominating your riffs, and the benefits of singing in front of a mirror. Making silly sounds with us while you listen is, as always, encouraged!   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with Andy, Matt and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter - https://twitter.com/NYVocalCoachingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/newyor

Kristy Bissell joins us to share her journey as a voice teacher, performer, Musical Theatre and Contemporary singer, and fellow podcaster! We chat on finding a passion for singing, exploring and finding new songs to work on, and climbing mountains for vocal success.     Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with Matt, Andy, and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter - https://twitter.com/NYVocalCoachingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/newyorkvoca...Tumblr - http://newyorkvocalcoaching.tumblr.com

Ella Raymont and Omen Sade of Bros do Prose create original works based on epic literature, and portray upwards of twenty characters between the two of them! They join us to share their process on building a show from scratch, how they physicalize/vocalize the many differing characters they play, how they use theatre to connect with audience members of every age, and more!   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with Matt and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter - https://twitter.com/NYVocalCoachingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/newyorkvoca...Tumblr

What does cooling down, hydration, and checking in with your daily speech habits have in common? It keeps your voice happy and healthy! Vocal health is such a huge component of performing. You need to treat your voice right! For this episode, Matt and David talk on how to keep your voice healthy and ready to go, on stage or off, no matter how demanding your performance schedule is!    Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with David, Matt, and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter - https://twitter.com/NYVocalCoachingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/new

Have you ever gotten butterflies before stepping on stage? Andy and Matt talk about performance anxiety and how to overcome it! These tips on how to view stage fright and what to do before a gig will ease the mind and have you feeling ready to go for any performance that comes your way!   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! For lessons with Andy, Matt, and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter - https://twitter.com/NYVocalCoachingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/newyorkvoca...

Andrea Grody is an arranger and music director who has worked on two Tony Award Winning musicals, the currently running Tootsie and The Band’s Visit! Along with having conducted hundreds of performances on Broadway, she has also composed many works of her own. She joins us to share her experiences behind the baton, in the casting room, and advice to those heading into their auditions. Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! For lessons with Andy, Matt, and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter - https://twitter.com/NYVocalCoachingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/newy

There’s being a singer, and then there’s being a vocal athlete! Andy and Matt talk about how to bring your vocal technique to the next level by thinking and training as an athlete. Any genre, style, or range is nothing for you, now that you’re on your way to mastering the big KO!   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with Andy, Matt, and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter - https://twitter.com/NYVocalCoachingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/newyorkvoca...

Zac Bradford, Director of NYVC Australia, joins us in the studio today! Zac has extensive teaching experience as a former voice teaching associate at NYVC’s Midtown Manhattan location and a former New York University (NYU) Adjunct Voice Faculty member. Along with countless performance and music directing credits, Zac brings a unique, multifaceted perspective to voice teaching. He’s come all the way from Australia, joining us in NYC to share his expertise!   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! For lessons with Zac, Andy, Matt, and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter

Rhea Raj is a New York-based pop singer, songwriter, and dancer. Her appearances on American Idol, as well as her prolific social media presence, have garnered achievements such as being featured on MTV’s “Cover of the Month” as well as millions of streams worldwide! She joins Andy and Matt to talk of her vocal journey and how she began establishing her career when she was just a young teen! Find Rhea at: https://rhearaj.com/   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! Subscribe to the podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-york-vocal-coaching-podcast/id1453190538?mt=2 For lessons with Andy, Matt, and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follo

After just releasing her latest jazz album, “If It Ain’t Love,” Patrice Jégou joins us on the air! Also an accomplished classical singer, she shares her experiences as a multi-genre vocalist, as well as some business, marketing, and collaboration tactics that led to such a versatile career.   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! For lessons with Matt, Andy, and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter - https://twitter.com/NYVocalCoachingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/newyorkvoca...

Time to see the Doctor! Dr. Dan has experienced the music industry from every angle. He shares his expertise on how anyone has the ability to sing, thoughts on the music industry, and anecdotes from his time as a touring performer and researcher! For more on Dr. Dan: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIBFIha83xPR50EwE_qIkCA https://www.djarts.com.au/   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! Subscribe to the podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-york-vocal-coaching-podcast/id1453190538?mt=2 For lessons with Matt, and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter - ht

Congratulations! You got the gig! Now what? For this episode, Andy, Matt, and David give insight into how to prep for a gig, from signing the contract, to the first rehearsal, to the final performance/recording. Having a plan and knowing what strategies work for you will yield fruitful results when it’s finally Show Time!   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! Subscribe to the podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-york-vocal-coaching-podcast/id1453190538?mt=2 Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with Andy, Matt, David, and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter - https://twitter.

With 11 Broadway credits under his belt, Arbender Robinson is in the know with The Great White Way! He joins us to share his wisdom on making the most out of your auditions, what Broadway is looking for in a performer, how to connect with a character/song, and loads more! Arbender also gives us a look into his experiences as a swing, and some humorous anecdotes along the way!   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! Subscribe to the podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-york-vocal-coaching-podcast/id1453190538?mt=2 Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with Arbender, Andy, Matt, and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://w

The recording industry is something Marc Smith knows like the back of his hand! He welcomes us into his world as we discuss the hot topics of how to ace your first session in the recording studio, auto-tune, what to know when you’re about to record, and beyond!   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com! Subscribe to the podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-york-vocal-coaching-podcast/id1453190538?mt=2 Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/   To record with Marc: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/associate/Smith For lessons with Matt and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter - https://twitter.com/N

A music director, multi-instrumentalist, and performer, Eli Zoller joins David and Matt to talk on his unique experiences in musical theatre. He shares invaluable tips on how to nail an audition, advice on how to pick up and learn a new instrument, and thoughts on how to truly embrace your skills as a performer! Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com!   Subscribe to the podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-york-vocal-coaching-podcast/id1453190538?mt=2 Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with Eli, David, Matt, and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter - https://twitter.com/NYVocalC

A top NYC voice teacher, NYVC’s own David McCall comes on the air to discuss how to make the most of your time as an performer. He chats with Andy and Matt as they reflect on strategies for time management, building contacts with colleagues and professionals, and surrounding oneself with a supportive artistic community! Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com!   Subscribe to the podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-york-vocal-coaching-podcast/id1453190538?mt=2   Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/   For lessons with David, Andy, Matt, and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule   Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg   Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter - https://twi