Nina Tolins Singing/ Songwriting/ Acting / Voiceacting
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About Nina Tolins
A highly sort-after vocal coach, many of Nina’s current & former students have attained professional & academic success -NYSSMA & NAfME All County / All State Choirs, University Degrees, Professional auditions. They range from a Portugul pop
star, to Bollywood singers, a Metropolitan Opera singer, multiple Broadway cast members, Metropolitan Opera Children’s Choir singers, and many professional performing & recording jazz, rock, pop, country, blues, gospel, classical & variety, even a few rap, artists.

An Associate Coach & protégé of legendary multi-Grammy & Tony winners’ vocal coach, Katie Agresta, Nina holds a BFA in Jazz & Contemporary Music & Voice from The New School University. Nina is a Billboard Award and multiple Song of the Year Awards winner.

Nina studied Opera with Prof. Kathleen Blix and Jazz with Dr. Dave LaLama at Hofstra University as well as all classical and contemporary genres, songwriting & production with Billboard award winner Elisa Hale, & Grammy winners Harry Whitaker & Bob Stander

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Teaching Style
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

"My main goal for you is to help you strengthen and protect your voice while giving you the confidence to take your singing to the next level - and from there? - consistently progress. I will help you achieve control and artistry and give you the tools to reach your particular vocal goals.

I can help you with all your vocal and music needs, from beginner through professional levels and cover a wide range of technique and performance coaching :

vocal technique, performance coaching, warm-ups, sight-reading, solfege, ear training,
music theory, pitch control, breath control, phrasing, dynamics, active listening,
diaphragm support, tone creation, sound placement, blending registers, break elimination,
song interpretation, vocal performance, repertoire, medleys & mash-ups, harmonizing,
back-up singing, improv & scat, scales & runs, falsetto & head voice, range expansion,
stamina & agility, stage presence, vocal health, acting for singers, songwriting, arranging,
recording, production, overdubs & tracking, all genres - all ages "

Credentials & Affiliations
Voice & Music CoachJan 2015
NYSSMA - New York State School Music Association
certification to coach and prepare NYSSMA students for Annual NYSSMA testing and evaluation conferences
EditKatie Agresta Vocal Pro & Associate CoachSep 2010
Katie Agresta Vocal Studio
One of only three coaches certified world-wide to teach the legendary "Katie Agresta Vocal Technique" by Katie Agresta - vocal coach of numerous Grammy and Tony Award Winners such as Steven Tyler, Jon Bon Jovi, Cindy Lauper, Annie Lennox, etc.
Awards Add
EditSong of the Year Award - R&B/Gospel CategoryFeb 2017
Song of the Year
Song of the Year Award - R&B/Gospel Category for the song "Can I Get A Witness"
EditBest Singer on Long Island - 2011-2014Aug 2011
Long Island Press Association
voted Best Singer on Long Island 4 years in a row
EditSong of the Year Award - Pop CategoryFeb 2011
Song of the Year
Song of the Year Award - Pop Category (International Song & Lyric Writing Competition) for the song "Make It Right"
EditBillboard World Songwriting Award - Honorable MentionSep 2008
Billboard
Billboard World Songwriting Award - Honorable Mention for the album "Rebel With A Cause"
EditBillboard World Songwriting Award - R&B CategorySep 2008
Billboard
Billboard World Songwriting Award - R&B Category for the song "Nobody's Gonna Own Me"

Subjects

  • Singing Beginner-Expert

  • Acting Beginner-Expert

  • Songwriting Beginner-Expert

  • Voice techniques for singers and speakers Beginner-Expert

  • Music - Vocals Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • Voice Teacher and music teacher (Feb, 2007–Present) at Magicsong Studios Port Washington
    A highly sort-after vocal coach, many of Nina’s current & former students have attained professional & academic success -NYSSMA & NAfME All County / All State Choirs, University Degrees, Professional auditions. They range from a Portugul pop
    star, to Bollywood singers, a Metropolitan Opera singer, multiple Broadway cast members, Metropolitan Opera Children’s Choir singers, and many professional performing & recording jazz, rock, pop, country, blues, gospel, classical & variety, even a few rap, artists.

    An Associate Coach & protégé of legendary multi-Grammy & Tony winners’ vocal coach, Katie Agresta, Nina holds a BFA in Jazz & Contemporary Music & Voice from The New School University. Nina is a Billboard Award and multiple Song of the Year Awards winner.

    Nina studied Opera with Prof. Kathleen Blix and Jazz with Dr. Dave LaLama at Hofstra University as well as all classical and contemporary genres, songwriting & production with Billboard award winner Elisa Hale, & Grammy winners Harry Whitaker & Bob Stander
    Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

    "My main goal for you is to help you strengthen and protect your voice while giving you the confidence to take your singing to the next level - and from there? - consistently progress. I will help you achieve control and artistry and give you the tools to reach your particular vocal goals.

    I can help you with all your vocal and music needs, from beginner through professional levels and cover a wide range of technique and performance coaching :

    vocal technique, performance coaching, warm-ups, sight-reading, solfege, ear training,
    music theory, pitch control, breath control, phrasing, dynamics, active listening,
    diaphragm support, tone creation, sound placement, blending registers, break elimination,
    song interpretation, vocal performance, repertoire, medleys & mash-ups, harmonizing,
    back-up singing, improv & scat, scales & runs, falsetto & head voice, range expansion,
    stamina & agility, stage presence, vocal health, acting for singers, songwriting, arranging,
    recording, production, overdubs & tracking, all genres - all ages "
    Voice & Music CoachJan 2015
    NYSSMA - New York State School Music Association
    certification to coach and prepare NYSSMA students for Annual NYSSMA testing and evaluation conferences
    EditKatie Agresta Vocal Pro & Associate CoachSep 2010
    Katie Agresta Vocal Studio
    One of only three coaches certified world-wide to teach the legendary "Katie Agresta Vocal Technique" by Katie Agresta - vocal coach of numerous Grammy and Tony Award Winners such as Steven Tyler, Jon Bon Jovi, Cindy Lauper, Annie Lennox, etc.
    Awards Add
    EditSong of the Year Award - R&B/Gospel CategoryFeb 2017
    Song of the Year
    Song of the Year Award - R&B/Gospel Category for the song "Can I Get A Witness"
    EditBest Singer on Long Island - 2011-2014Aug 2011
    Long Island Press Association
    voted Best Singer on Long Island 4 years in a row
    EditSong of the Year Award - Pop CategoryFeb 2011
    Song of the Year
    Song of the Year Award - Pop Category (International Song & Lyric Writing Competition) for the song "Make It Right"
    EditBillboard World Songwriting Award - Honorable MentionSep 2008
    Billboard
    Billboard World Songwriting Award - Honorable Mention for the album "Rebel With A Cause"
    EditBillboard World Songwriting Award - R&B CategorySep 2008
    Billboard
    Billboard World Songwriting Award - R&B Category for the song "Nobody's Gonna Own Me"

    Curriculum

    Reviews of lessons with Nina Tolins
    December 17, 2023
    R&B Voice
    Joel Martinez

Education

  • Certification in Voice (Feb, 2010–now) from Katie Agresta Vocal Pro & Associate Coach
  • BFA in Voice and music (Feb, 2002–Feb, 2006) from BFA in Jazz & Contemporary Music & Voice from The New School University. NEW YORK NEW YORK

Fee details

    US$3–100/hour (US$3–100/hour)

    I work with what people can afford and if it fits into my schedule

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