Episodes
Published 06/23/22
Published 05/18/22
Published 03/10/22
Published 01/12/22
Published 11/19/21
After a successful season, Andy and Matt recap and reflect on the past year of the New York Vocal Coaching Podcast! We’ll be back during the Fall for Season 2, and look forward to seeing you then!   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to [email protected]!   Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/   For lessons with Matt and the staff at NYVC:...
Published 07/24/20
Matt and Andy tackle listener questions, including how to sing your best while playing another instrument and how to build vocal consistency no matter what music you’re singing!    Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to [email protected]! 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...
Published 06/26/20
New York Vocal Coaching believes Black Lives Matter. We stand for equality, and will fight for justice for our Black colleagues, friends, students, and neighbors. 
Published 06/12/20
What voice type should you be singing in choir and is it the same as solo singing? If your larynx has a tendency to drop too low, how do you find the best position for your voice? Andy and Matt share answers, thoughts, and tips to some listener questions in this episode!   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to [email protected]! Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with...
Published 05/29/20
Join Andy as he gives his top advice for warming-up the voice. From demonstrations and exercises to skills you should be focused on, your voice will be ready to go for any task at hand! Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to [email protected]!   Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with Andy and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Check out...
Published 05/15/20
What style fits your voice the best? Any and all of them! Matt busts the myth that certain voices can only sing certain genres, breaks down what creates style, and gives tips on how to sing music that calls to you the most.   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to [email protected]! For lessons with Matt and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,” ...
Published 05/01/20
Published 05/01/20
You’ve heard the saying, “Practice makes perfect!” Andy shares his expertise on how you can get the most out of your practice sessions. With tips, tricks, and food for thought on how to structure practice time and what to work on, you’ll notice faster improvement with singing, or any skill you’ve been training! Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to [email protected]!   Visit New York Vocal Coaching at:...
Published 04/17/20
Seen across the country on stage and screen, Marc Geller has had experience in all mediums of performance. Of his many credits, he features in the CW’s Katy Keene as the director, has been cast as Kier Egan in Ben Stiller’s Severance, and played Herr Schultz in Serra Rep’s production of Cabaret this past summer. He comes on the air to share his insights and advice as an actor, as well as his journey to his first ever singing performance in Cabaret! Questions, thoughts, or requests on what...
Published 04/03/20
In this tricky time, Matthew talks about how to stay involved with music and build your vocal skills. From free resources to vocal challenges, he gives ideas on keeping inspired and finding musical fulfillment and expression. Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to [email protected]!   Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with Matt and the staff at NYVC:...
Published 03/20/20
Tackling some listener questions, Andy and Matt give tips and exercises on building strength in the voice! They also reflect on how to prevent vocal fatigue and maintain singing health.    Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to [email protected]! Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with Andy,  Matt and the staff at NYVC:...
Published 03/06/20
Grant MacDermott joins us to share his expertise as an actor and teacher! He speaks about his experience on the stage, his process as he works with acting students who audition for universities and performances across the globe, and how to be true to yourself as a performer. Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to [email protected]!   Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons...
Published 02/21/20
Speech Language Pathologist, voice impressionist, and voice teacher Brendan Houdek joins us on the air! He talks through what allows him to imitate well over 30 voices, a deeper look into the world of speech pathology, and what drew him to such a strong passion for the voice.   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to [email protected]! Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons...
Published 02/07/20
Matt and Andy break down the concept of being a unique singer with your own voice, and ways to approach how you search for that identity! Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to [email protected]!   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...
Published 01/24/20
Matt and Andy welcome the Roarin' 20s with a discussion of New Year's Resolutions -- both their own, and our NYVC family's!   Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to [email protected]! 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...
Published 01/10/20
Tony and Grammy nominee Michael McElroy shares his top tips on communicating as a performer and how to take risks on stage. He also talks about his inspiration for creating Broadway Inspirational Voices, and why he feels it’s important to continually give back to the artistic community.    Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to [email protected]! Visit New York Vocal Coaching at:...
Published 12/13/19
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 [email protected]! Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with Matt...
Published 11/29/19
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 [email protected]! Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/ For lessons with Andy, Matt and the staff at NYVC:...
Published 11/15/19
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 [email protected]! Visit New York...
Published 11/01/19
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 [email protected]! Visit New York Vocal...
Published 10/18/19