Nina Tolins

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HYENT- Working with Nina Tolins has been an absolute game-changer for our artists vocal development. She is not only incredibly talented, but also deeply knowledgeable about vocal technique, performance, and the unique needs of each individual student. Nina has a rare gift for identifying exactly what your voice needs and guiding you there with clarity, patience, and encouragement.

Her are both challenging and inspiring — our Artists grown more confident in their voice and artistry since studying with her. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned performer, Nina has the skills and insight to take your voice to the next level. She’s a true professional, a passionate teacher, and an amazing support system.

WE feel lucky to have found her!

April W.-

nina is the best teacher in the world. nina is the worlds best top voice expert i love so much!

---Vivi P.-

I highly recommend Nina as a vocal instructor. Her expertise, patience, and ability to tailor to individual strengths and goals make them an

-----Julianne Post-Nina is a great teacher and fun to work with!

Anna Veruschka Beran - Very skilled and knowledgeable vocal coach. I'm working on building my music career currently, and she seems to know the ins and outs of the professional, industry-side of things as well. Already seeing quick improvements in my voice. Highly recommended!

Na and Angie - Professional, reliable, patient and always encouraging

A highly sought-after vocal coach, Nina has guided numerous students—both current and former—to significant academic and professional achievements. Her students have earned placements in prestigious programs such as NYSSMA and NAfME All-County and All-State Choirs, secured university degrees, and succeeded in high-level professional auditions.

Nina’s clientele spans a wide spectrum of the music and entertainment industry, including a Portuguese pop star, Bollywood vocalists, K-pop trainees and artists, Metropolitan Opera performers, members of the Metropolitan Opera Children's Choir, multiple Broadway cast members, and professional singers across genres like jazz, rock, pop, country, blues, gospel, classical, and even rap.

In addition to coaching, Nina is an accomplished songwriter, having written for various recording artists and music companies. She is also the founder of the songwriting collective LyrXninjas.

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 "


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Curriculum
Katie Agresta App Performance Day

Vocal Festival sightreading

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 Aug 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"