Ep. 60 "The Soft Palate - The Return of The Ring" - Voice Lessons To The World

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[@ProsodyMusic]

This was adorable. The extra effort put into this episode was wholly worth it.

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Gold medal for the funniest voice lessons on planet earth!

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Middle Earth ;-)

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I love when he says “good for you”; positive reinforcement.

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He's all about that encouragement! :) -NYVC

[@ParadNorthProd]

FINALLY! Someone confirmed what I sorta figured out on my own after long frustration with many other vocal coaches, books, and lessons.

[@snozzmcberry2366]

This is what I've spent years looking for. *So* many "voice teachers" online give vague, convoluted explanations for things you need to already know the basics for. Very, very few others give succinct, precise explanations of what, why & how, and no-one else provide so many of these explanations, for so many topics. I stumbled upon something in my voice a few years ago when I was just goofing off alone in the house, where my voice flipped from a strained yell being weirdly twisted & contorted to this rich, powerful, deep bellow that seemed to just erupt from my mouth to fill the whole house with barely any air or effort. I've come pretty far since (although lost & have yet to re-gain that bellow), but my understanding of my own voice & how exactly the soft palate & the ringing, the brightness and everything else works is sorely lacking. This though. Your videos. It's everything I think I need to get a hold of this thing. Just recently I figured out that leaving the palate partially lowered helped a ton with getting that ring to rear its elusive head. Man this is great. I'm actually gonna sing. quick update: oh my GOODNESS. My soft palate is basically a volume knob for brightness & ring. HAHAHAHAH this is FANTASTIC. My dad taught me to raise my soft palate as a kid, in order to be able to swim without something holding my nose to prevent water from rushing down my throat. I've been working that particular muscle out for some 20-odd years, for all kinds of purposes (younger me had impeccable fake colds) I just squeeze it up a bit and voila, clearer voice, a bit more, ringadingding, a bit more still, so it's basically all but closed - distortion, baby. Man I've been taking shots in the dark and hoping for the best for yeeears. Actual technique I can pull off on demand hahahah. I'm ecstatic.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

WOW! Thanks for sharing your story Nager! We are so glad to know that you've made so much progress! Keep up the great work! -NYVC

[@jcee6886]

Vague instruction by so called teachers is dishearteningly real. I've even heard another KZbin teacher say when she was making a point "you don't want to sound like that fake opera singing ". Ridiculous comment by a so called expert. I love this channel because it's a science he teaches not a vague unproven "theory".

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That is one dedicated nerd.

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Ryan Utterback lolll

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I would kill to have him train me

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Emanuel Esparza same

[@rebolognesi]

I think that a good, honest teacher has to be an open minded brave researcher. That’s why, as a vocal coach, I really enjoy all of you revolutionary tips. Thank you Justin Stoney: I always invite my students to follow your channel and I do it myself: when we stop doubting we stop growing, we stop singing.

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[@Tieg]

When my nose is stuffy I sound nasal. So why have I been trying to avoid using my nasal cavity for resonance? I'm just making it sound like I have a stuffy nose. I can't believe I didn't realize that for 10 years. This video is a blessing.

[@elviavargas834]

Thank you!!!😭😭 as a young singer I've been watching videos on KZbin and you're the best one at explaining the anatomy of singing not just the theory of it but the mechanics that go into it!! Thank you so much!!😭😭👏👏👏

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Wow! We're so grateful to hear this Elvia! -NYVC

[@selda_KZ]

I've never had a personal vocal coach but if i want to get one its 100% Justin Stoney. This guy makes me so happy n teaches everything in a perfect way. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Justin appreciates your kind words Selda! 💙 -NYVC

[@joshuamaravilla5374]

Oh my!!! All my life has been a lie. Thank you so much for breaking this misconception. Now I already know why I can't sing and always tend to tense is that I over raised my soft palate. Super Thank you!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

+Joshua Maravilla We are so glad this was helpful for you! :)

[@josiah6328]

Hahaha WOW!!! I don't have enough love for this video! So great :)

[@GattlingGuitarGuru]

You should totally make a series of epic vocal lessons like this!

[@user-of4kk4in9f]

BEST VIDEO EVER. See this is why I love your teaching. Bring back the true voice!!!!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We're so glad you love this one! -NYVC

[@arangor82]

or to be more precise: in good singing the soft palate is actually flapping up and down; up for the vowels and down for the nasal consonants n, m and ng. If you keep it down all the time you will sound very strange with open nasality. If you force it up all the time, the nasal consonants will be impossible and it will strain your larynx, just as you showed in the video.

[@jacobmullins6533]

I thought so, it felt really strange to force it up all the time

[@gedas7058]

But what about going higher and higher in pitch? doesn't sound have to be more and more resonate in the nasal cavities?

[@micku2216]

Gedas It does. But you have to sustain those upper notes on vowels only.

[@biblebased2374]

Oh boy, the trouble I've been through because of the soft palate issue...now I have a mental habit to undo. Thanks Justin.

[@motocococonut]

Is it just me who keeps coming back to this episode just to see Justin's 'theatrical' presentation? I love it when Justin acts. In fact I love all of what he does. So grateful.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Lol! This is definitely one of the best episodes! -NYVC

[@GabrieleRanonyte]

When you realise that everything you’ve been told wasn’t true. I’m kind of shocked! But very thankfull for the truth!!!!❤️

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We're so glad this was helpful! :) -NYVC

[@Absenteeee]

5:08 holy shit dude... four years of high school choir and this was what I actually needed to hear

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We're so glad it helped you!!!! -NYVC

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Subscribed, this is the info and personality I need in my life ❤

[@rlyehdate]

Each cap that I see makes stronger my wish to one day meet Justin and give him a huge hug to thank him all what he teached me with good times.

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Mr. Stoney appreciates your kind words Rly! -NYVC

[@mario.taccarelli]

This is so true even though many people say it isn't. My personal experience is that I could hum very high because thanks to the nasal resonance I could archive a strong mixed voice. Then when my voice teacher told me to raise, all of those notes were lost when I actually started singing. Thank u for confirming what I already discovered

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Wow! Great work, Mario! -NYVC

[@samjonez4854]

Thank you Justin...Thank You..Thank You... a true radical fact.

[@annne023]

This is a very p-p-preciousss video I loved the technical details about the resonance cavities in the head

[@wentithewindsongbird2939]

I truly hope every singer will watch this video! I’ll treasure these precious words for sure. Everything is so perfectly explained that you really deserve a gold medal, wait no… a Platinum Ring! 🙌🏻 🎶🙌🏻

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Aw! Thank you Wēntí! -NYVC

[@deathpill100]

this is definitely my favorite singing lesson video on youtube haha very useful too.

[@tiaf-thisisafricafoundatio2116]

Wow...Sir Justin u don't know d joy & satisfaction u've brought 2 my life. I promise myself I'm gonna purchase all ur recordings once I get some cash soon. Thank u Justin may God continue to bless & use u wonderfully.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Mr. Stoney is so blessed to hear this Tiaf! We hope to help you as much as we can on your Vocal Journey! -NYVC

[@AchimKGK]

Hey Justine, you are absolutly right with your explanations. You do this in a very good vivid understandable manner. I enjoy your Videos. They are great. Thank you very much :-)

[@tiggerfitness976]

You are very gifted!👏🙏 when I'm touring America. I'll definitely stop in for a lesson!

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You’re very kind Tigger! We’re sure Justin would love to have you! -NYVC

[@arturorodriguezherrera294]

Excellent class! Justin you are really great, theory and practice

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We'll make sure Justin sees your kind words Arturo! Thank you! -NYVC

[@askbrettmanning]

Bravo brother!!! Seth Riggs used to talk about the spasmodic effect of raising the palate, as well as the added unnecessary weight and diminishing of natural tone quality that results.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Always an honor to have a comment from the one and only Brett Manning on our channel! Thank you for these wonderful insights into Seth's teaching! #legendary -NYVC

[@prof32]

Thank you for confirming this! I didn't know where you were going at first. I think it all comes the air pressure being sent, hence the whole concept of creating space (soft palate). If the vocal folds are stretched, they can handle that air pressure without lifting the soft palate. Some have debated whether a particular sound comes with lifting the soft palate. I have always maintained that there is absolutely a sound that comes with doing so. You hear it in some classical/opera singers who still hold on to this idea, which may very well work for that but not for contemporary styles so much. There is such a thing as forced resonance. I believe it's better to allow the resonance to happen rather than forcing it to happen.

[@aftermoonwalkerwert]

best teacher, love your theatrical style, keep doing it..

[@jcarljusto5392]

The truth has been spoken. Thank you for this. This video is a big help for me. I've been raising my soft palate for almost 6 months. Hahaha. Cool introduction and ending. Thumbs up!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We're so glad to help you on your vocal journey! Happy Singing! :)

[@Alexisdc11]

I want to thank you for the incredible videos you make. This one truly opened a whole world to me ! I've always been told to raise my soft palate and that nasality was bad, and I've never truly liked my voice. But now that I'm embracing the fact that it's OK to put a little nasal resonance in my sound, not only everything seems easier to sing but it also sounds better! Thank you so much!! And one more point for the very entertaining and funny intro :D

[@javiboep7993]

i live in argentina in cordoba. i'm a singer and a vocal coach, i learn so much of you dear justin i wish be able to travel and meet you some day. you are amazing!!!

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[@dragonite1999]

Thank you so much for teaching, I learned a lot from you. All these videos help me become a better singer, and I am so grateful for all of these valuable lessons :)

[@vladkuznet1]

I think the story of ring video just summarized the entire concept! WOW!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Glad you liked it! :) -NYVC

[@catherinemarsh5453]

I have been singing for many years and never stayed with singing teachers as they were always telling me to do things that went against what I felt was write. I would love to teach now, but never tried to as I really don't know what is going on inside me that explains how it works. After listening to this video I can finally confirm that I was right to bail out away from the teachers I had and do it on my own. And now I can learn from you how to explain to others. I wish I lived in America so I could work with you. People love my voice and I love learning Art Songs one after the other mainly singing with CDs (no one to argue with though). You are what I call gifted at teaching no matter the subject, the clear explanations that make sense and no Elitism that is so rampant in the world of classical music. That you so much for your videos.

[@offRin20]

Yay finally new video! It's been waiting for so long ! yay Awesome !!

[@mezzofeldenkrais6131]

FANTASTIC!! Wish I had discovered your videos years ago. Such a relief and also validating to hear what you had to say. Yes, too much stuff that is handed down via voice teachers/coaches - folks that really don't know HOW to teach and charge way too much money, plus folks with no somatic training. I love people like you that are debunking the myths out there. As both professional singer and Feldenkrais practitioner, I respect and resonate (no pun intended) with your myth debunking. Very necessary. Thank you.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We're so glad you enjoyed this episode and the teaching! Thank YOU! -NYVC

[@ChrisChapin_chapes]

This was never made clear to me as a vocalist...but I understand the connection between palate and ring...wow

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We're glad this helped, Chris! :D -NYVC

[@terencegucwa5659]

I saw this a year ago and kind'a understood, I guess, but I just re-watched and yes, it makes total sense now. Sometimes an explanation makes the doing easier, but sometimes one needs to do before an explanation will sink in.

[@tommycanaparo443]

Thank you, seriously.. i finally can get nasal resonance with ease!! I don’t really know why 99% of vocal coaches say the opposite

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We're so glad it helped you Tommy! They're just myths that pervade the world of vocal pedagogy! -NYVC

[@trust19681]

Fantastic you are simply great thank you Justin

[@andrewmakarenko391]

Truly, Justin, it's the best vocal lesson I've ever seen and it covers that epic theme completely)) May I ask you to explain 'in steps' how to use breath support especially on high notes. Should we strain our belly muscles as at sit ups or protrude the region of our solar plexus holding our diaphragm filled or what is actually we should do?

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Thank you so much Andrew for your incredible support for Justin and VLTTW! We invite you to check out our Breathing Playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3W0oICvhdKab9U Hopefully these will answer your questions, but for another other concerns feel free to email them to [e-mail]. Thank you so much, happy singing!

[@igormoura498]

LOL at this video..Justin, your channel is amazing, I'm practicing all day with all the exercises of your channel, I would love to visit your school at NY, but unfortunately I can't, yet, I'm learning a lot with your videos, please keep it up. Cheers from Brazil.

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May I suggest Justin's vocal training course: voicelessonstotheworld.com/page/vocal_course It's fabulous and affordable. Really helped me.

[@kingofhearts652]

When he say "The King", its a must watch😀

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

One Ring To Rule Them All! -NYVC

[@biscuitwithbutter4262]

That was actually much better than I expected, cheesy in a good way, like pizza! two thumbs up mate!

[@Crowbar381]

Fantastic, thank you so much for explaining all of that so clearly 👍👍👍

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

You're welcome! So glad you enjoyed it, Crowbar! :D -NYVC

[@LeeCoeur]

Funny AND informative. That's rare! I love your videos!

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Lee Coeur h

[@koporcic]

I love this channel, I'm actually focusing on this soft palate thing. Also watching other of my subcriptions (Ryan G. Duns), I saw a video of you playing guitar in Irish Tunes . I found that to be a great surprise. (I'm also teaching myself the tin whistle)

[@PS-sg4er]

Yes, I saw it too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4HZdGyraZp2epY

[@JoePlomo]

OMG! hysterical!

[@chelseadaley9770]

hey justin you have such a great voice keep up the good job

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Mr. Stoney sends his thanks, Chelsea! :) -NYVC

[@hikeoganessian1482]

the cartoon sections with load blasts of noise, didn't do it for me, but never the less, the explanations in the class was worth it..thank you for a clear explanation and I like when i don't understand something, because later when I do, I end up saying..Now i see what Jason was teaching..thx again teacher...good job

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Haha! :) Justin really went all out with the Lord Of The Rings theme in this episode which is why it's all silly. Thanks for watching, Hike! -NYVC

[@christopherstearman7580]

This was really helpful for me. I think I’ve been doing some weird flexing or something back/up there that’s been screwing up my vibrato and even pitch. I also think that bad habit’s been limiting my tone. Thank you. I’m going to practice right now and try and keep that relaxed. It seemed to make a big difference during the little humming exercise.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Woo Hoo! Hope the practicing went well for you Christopher! Keep up the awesome work! -NYVC

[@nilsa6947]

FINALLY someone logical who's not just spouting off random imagery to try and explain their own subjective "feeling" of singing. I always have issues with nasality but am distrustful at times of the opinions of vocal teachers if it a) conflicts my own intuition b) is rooted in "feeling" and cliched advice, not anatomy or logic also you're hilarious 🙏🙏🙏

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Glad you liked this video! :D -NYVC

[@CherylAnnCrego]

Your content is always fantastic, but this video was also adorable.

[@nataliescovermusicswitzerland]

Fantastic as usual!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

You're fantastic as usual! -NYVC

[@divolifevlog]

You're going to be a vocal legend one day!

[@PS-sg4er]

He already is. Have you heard Justin's range and how different he can make his voice sound. You got see this. Amazing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-2hKNph56Kmpqqe

[@Kenny-cs1ou]

Epic video. Helpful and fun at the same time. Thank you!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank you for your generous words Kenny! -NYVC

[@Kenny-cs1ou]

@@NewYorkVocalCoaching Thank you Justin!

[@blacksaona]

I had a teacher that told me that i have to always raise the soft palate when singing. I was so confused because singin mixed voice requires some head resonance and i cant achieve that with the soft palate raised. Thanks for clarifing this.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Wonderful we have Justin to set the record straight. -NYVC

[@paimanaghasi5230]

Another amazing video. Great clarification. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Awesome! Glad this provided clarification! -NYVC

[@susannakroll4565]

amazing ... love all your videos and this really shows your broad range of skills ... informative entertainment =)

[@PS-sg4er]

Have you heard Justin's range and how different he can make his voice sound. You got see this. Amazing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-2hKNph56Kmpqqe

[@jamesewanchook2276]

really great advice to get the most out of your instrument!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thanks James! -NYVC

[@jfal243]

Having fun while learning;) great video! Justin! fantastic!

[@painkillergs9834]

¡I love this guy! I wish he was my father, my older brother or at least my friend.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Aw! We're so glad you found the channel, GS! -NYVC

[@angelabayeh]

Me encantan sus explicaciones, espero tener el gusto de decírselo en persona algún día.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We hope so too, Angela! Thanks for watching! -NYVC

[@sciencetoday3629]

You are a great actor too

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Mr. Stoney appreciates your kind words! :) -NYVC

[@vampiroast]

Thanks a lot Justin!! This has been a great way to put this myth to end, and the intro was very cool!! :D :D :D

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank YOU for your incredible feedback! We are so glad to be a part of your vocal journey, stay tuned! :)

[@lai6sms]

You’re awesome! Learned so much and made me smile :)

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Fantastic! :D -NYVC

[@sweetj2909]

7:48 this is my problem!!! I was sooo confused ( i tough: I must lift the soft palate but what should I do with my tongue, it lifts and retracts , so how much do I need to allow my tongue to elevate ) Oh, you are really the best vocal coach 🥺

[@angeaa876]

i liked what u did, was so entertaining, and taught.. u made it all so simple... thanks Justin!!:)

[@DanielDeakin]

It really is so important. Glad you made it funny and memorable too!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

An epic episode! So glad you enjoyed it! -NYVC

[@rayhu5559]

Thank you so much for this! I was playing with my voice a while ago and accidentally got into the habit of lowering my larynx, which leads to my voice feel very strange (like an old man who is having difficulties speaking). I also had a more nasal voice before, and I always thought nasality had to do with the soft palate, so I never looked into raising my larynx. Thanks again :)

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

So glad this helped! Keep up the great work! :D -NYVC

[@patriziamusic]

Thanks for this explaination..now i know why it always felt uncomfortable to sing with a raised softpalate!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We're so glad this helped you Patrizia! You might also enjoy Episode 101 "The Greatest Exercise of All Time"! -NYVC

[@Sabininho]

Thank you Justin! Opera teachers nowadays are absurd and will never be able to help me as much as you and Michael Trimble

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We're happy to help however we can! :) -NYVC

[@denheart5133]

My idol...thank you for your tips.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thanks for watching, Wilson! :D -NYVC

[@lxf9914]

haha wow this was genius how you explained the lost technique with Lord of the Rings. So clever and yet true. Major creative props!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We love this video too! So good! Many thanks on behalf of Mr. Stoney! -NYVC

[@terrytwins]

Thank you so much for the video. Epic!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

You're epic, Terry! -NYVC

[@rambo4014]

This is just awesome Justin. Please include an episide for Yodelling

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We have an episode on yodeling! :) Ep. 23 "Benefits of Yodeling" - Voice Lessons To The World Ep. 22 "Quick Changes" - Voice Lessons To The World Enjoy! -NYVC

[@peneleapai]

em, thanks for that... i think? (was just enjoying the traditional soft palate raising tonight though, and thinking it might help others from going flat. O well! ..gotta get back experimenting now!) .. It ws the thumbnail that brought me here. Now that we get a glimpse of Justin underneath those baggy Tshirts! 😳 Happy trails xxx

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Using the soft pallet to not go flat isn't the best technique. Maybe what you are actually doing is stretching the cords back and that is the sensation you are feeling? -NYVC

[@NOHANDBILLS]

AMAZING episode!! Thank you =), very entertaining!

[@lizettegratacoswys2958]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 excellent. Thank you!

[@thephilosopher666]

Very nice job, Justin!))

[@Winsler05]

Great explanation Justin.. 😇🎶👌👌

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

🎶💙😄😸 -NYVC

[@donniefrank11]

Looool! Thank you for this awesome video and info

[@NiniskoMueller]

This is soooo amusing !!! And I mean it... the way you took the LORD OF THE RING into vocal technique... damn funny and brilliant ! :)

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thanks Nina! :D -NYVC

[@larkannx]

Thank you so much for this!!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Glad you enjoyed it, Lark! -NYVC

[@evelynovercash1147]

Oh, thank you so much.

[@renevargas8616]

It depends what you're singing. If you are rappingn, you don't need to lift your soft palet. If you are singing an aria, you need to master how you utilize your resonantes

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Yeah! Versatility is key! :) -NYVC

[@krishsingh1412]

You are amazing!!!❤️

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

YOU are amazing!! 💙 -NYVC

[@richellmcknight446]

Oh, you're AWESOME!😂😂😂 LOVE your intro!!!🤣🤣😂😂😁💖😍

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

😄😄😄😄 💙 -NYVC

[@keithpriser]

This is so awesome! I'm learning at laughing!!!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

So glad you're enjoying it and learning, Keith! :D -NYVC

[@SummerDawnMermaid]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!

[@ClydeHartley31]

Awesome video. Way to spice it up!

[@desireebeattymusic4697]

Thank you!!

[@TheRevScorp]

Wow you would make an awesome elf in one of The Lord of the Rings!!! Love it!!

[@user-bu9cr1qb6w]

😮that's quite refreshing, let me have a try

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Go for it! -NYVC