What our TEACHERS say

“What if the foundation of vocal technique could be your own instinct? At its core, great singing is simply communicating words, feelings, & ideas using the universal language of music. Technique exists to make that possible - but what if your muscle memory was so well trained that you rarely thought about technique while singing?

Today we are all overwhelmed with information. That reality brings great possibility, but also a lot of confusion. At HOWL, I have tried to focus on one singular goal: To distill vocal training down to a methodical approach that conditions your voice through repetition. This allows you to tap into sounds you didn’t even know you had, because the focus is on the practice of simply doing the work.

When you work to free your voice, it allows you to develop a dynamic, resonant, & inspired instrument. I love helping singers develop the tools to do that.”

-Jacob Thomas Carr (Founder of HOWL voice method & Voice Teacher)

“"Si canta come si parla" (one sings as one speaks). I have been taking voice lessons since I was eight years old, with over a dozen teachers. If there is one thing I have learned after getting my BFA at NYU and taking dozens of lessons with Jacob, it is that your voice is your fingerprint.

As a teacher, I want to utilize the sounds that we make naturally as humans, and extend them into singing. Because, as the Italians say, we truly sing as we speak. When we are angry, we “belt.” When we laugh, we often laugh in a higher register. The accessibility for those sounds are there, we just have to discover them on pitch.

My goal as a teacher is to help you achieve your singing goals, create healthy habits, and explore your uniqueness as a singer. Because not one person in the WORLD sounds the same as you!”

-Jess Hill (Certified HOWL voice method Teacher)

FAQs

  • There is no single correct way of achieving vocal freedom. This method is an accumulation of many influences and practices. The beauty of this is approach is that we are never coming at singing from just one angle. However, the method has been distilled down into a step by step process that is clear without being overly simplified. In order to effectively learn you need to be challenged, and at the same time given a way to build your skills and knowledge so that you can approach difficult vocal maneuvers gradually. This slow and steady approach is the backbone of the method, and when employed constantly can actually increase your rate of growth exponentially.

    Over time, this work will allow you to make any vocal sound you can imagine.

  • Singers are just like athletes, and for an athlete the best defense against injury is a strong body and an understanding of your capacities and limitations. The right training can massively increase your odds of avoiding injury, and/or help you quickly recover when anything does go wrong. The wrong training can actually injure your voice.

    When we begin to understand singing as an athletic endeavor as well as a creative one, we realize the necessity of having an outside set of eyes & ears. There is no great athlete that doesn’t have a coach. That coach exists to make sure they push themselves when needed, rest when required, and maintain ideal form so they are able to be as competitive as possible. Sustainability is key, but so is building strength and endurance.

    Most importantly, your artistic instincts must be freed to make use of your vocal abilities and connect and inspire your audience.

  • After having the expert guidance of a qualified coaching, practicing is the most important thing you can do. Once of the major benefits to voice lessons is that they can help give you a practice strategy. The right strategy will begin to unlock and build your instrument. The best vocal technique is simply having healthy vocal habits that are second nature, and this can only happen through repetition. Lessons are key - but the real progress happens in the daily time you set aside to work on your voice.

  • Anyone can learn to ride a bike. Anyone can learn to play tennis. And yes, anyone can learn to sing. Some people posses an obvious musical knack or talent, in the way that some people are initially quite good at bouncing a ball and catching it. With time, anyone can learn to sing in a pleasing tone with musicality.

    Will everyone be a great performer? That is a complicated question. It takes something unique inside of you to do that. Do you have that special something? You honestly won’t know unless you dig deep and explore that side of yourself. Either way, regardless of what natural talent you posses, your voice is something you can learn to use with skill.

  • The common way that mix is defined is the ability to use a combination of head and chest voice to create sound. This is key for any great singer - but having an effective mix is just the beginning. You want to have numerous options open to you throughout your range! Want a piercing cry? Check. An intimate whisper? Check. The ability to navigate your voice in such a way that your audience isn’t even aware of your vocal breaks? Check. The knowledge to learn and approach any style with nuance and believability? Check.

    And yes, you want the ability to easily belt out notes you may have previously only dreamed of.

Have you been frustrated by vocal training that…

  • Isn’t tailored toward the music genre you sing in?

  • Seems to lack strategy?

  • Doesn’t seem to show tangible results?

  • Fails to explain the meaning behind certain warm-ups?

  • Can’t be replicated when you’re by yourself?

  • Feels like it’s not helping you find your unique sound?

At HOWL we offer a clear roadmap to develop your singing!

Virtual training as well as convenient in-person options in NYC!

Exceptional value offered at every price point!

An approach that helps you fast track your progress practicing on your own!