New York Vocal Coaching was established in 2005 by leading vocal technician Justin Stoney. We firmly believe that everyone can — and was meant to — sing and make music. Our renowned vocal coaches and staff members execute our vision every day.
We teach students of all ages from all walks of life local to New York City out of our Midtown Manhattan studio, as well as through online/Skype sessions.
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Founder and President
An internationally-recognized voice teacher and vocal coach, voted one of New York City’s "Best Voice Teachers and Vocal Coaches" by Backstage readers.
Director of NYVC Australia
Zac’s clients have reached the Top #10 on the US Billboard Charts, have been featured in Hollywood Films, Television Shows & Commercials and have worked as backing singers and band members for Mariah Carey, Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, and Stevie Wonder, among others.
Associate Director
Andy King is Associate Director and a Senior Voice Teacher at New York Vocal Coaching. He specializes in voice technique for Musical Theatre, Pop/Rock/R&B, and Classical. His clients have been seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway, on National Tours, and Regional Theaters.
Associate Director, Musical Theatre Career Consultant, Resident Music Director
Andrea is a Broadway music director, arranger, composer, and voice teacher with a
focus on developing new work.
Andrea is currently on hiatus to music direct the new Broadway musical Suffs. Email assistant@newyorkvocalcoaching.com for inquiries about future lessons.
Senior Voice Teacher Associate, Head of New York Piano Teachers
Abby Payne has been teaching and performing in New York City and beyond for nearly 20 years. She holds a bachelor of music from SUNY Purchase (Jazz Studies) and has completed the NYVC Voice Teacher Training and Certification program.
Senior Voice Teacher Associate, Songwriting Instructor
Kacey Velazquez is a seasoned vocal coach, songwriter, and recording artist from New York City. Kacey works with singers of all ages and levels, and specializes in Contemporary styles of music including pop, rock, indie, country, R&B, and soul.
Senior Voice Teacher Associate
An NYVC Voice Teacher Associate, Tim Rosser specializes in Pop, Contemporary Musical Theatre, and Classic Musical Theatre styles.
Voice Teacher Associate
Bryan Chan is a voice teacher for all and a trilingual cross-genre performer who strives to provide support for singers wanting to sing any genre of their liking. He is experienced in performing and teaching musical theatre, classical, and pop/r&b/soul singing.
Voice Teacher Associate, Piano Instructor
Jamie Kaufman is a professional singer and dedicated vocal coach with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Minor in Music Education, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching from The University of The Arts. She specializes in Jazz, Musical Theatre, Classical, Pop, and R&B, and loves working with singers at all stages of their vocal journey, from beginners to seasoned performers.
Voice Teacher Associate, Creative Director of New York Acting Coaching, Senior Acting Coach
Joe is a NYC based actor, coach, creative, and 4 time Ironman Endurance Athlete. He is Creative Director and Senior Acting Coach for New York Acting Coaching.
Voice Teacher Associate
Laura Castrillón, voice teacher, life coach and musical actress. Laura Castrillón, profesora de canto, life coach y actriz musical.
Musical Theatre Acting Coach
Arbender Robinson is currently the Musical Theatre Coaching Associate at New York Vocal Coaching, and Co-Director of New York Acting Coaching. No stranger to the stage, Mr. Robinson has appeared in ten (10) Broadway musicals.
Rock Distortion Specialist
Nicolás Hormazábal is a teacher of Vocal Distortions and Extreme Vocals with an emphasis on Rock and Metal styles. A pioneer in teaching vocal distortions in Chile, he has trained many singers of the South American metal scene.
Co-Founder and Head Instructor of New York Speech Coaching
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MA CCC-SLP, Senior Instructor and Head of Corporate Training
Brendan specializes in corporate training with an emphasis on fundraising, pitch decks, sales calls, presentation delivery, and negotiation & persuasion tactics. His clients come from Google, Disney, Forbes, and Amazon, among others.
Associate Instructor, Head of Instructor Management Team and Education
Caleb specializes in confidence in presentations, vocal depth and strength, leadership in speech, and accent acquisition, Caleb has coached professionals from Uber, Google, Unilever, Shearman & Sterling, the Department of Education, and the Swedish-American Chamber of Congress, among others.
Lead Instructor
Brontë is invested in helping clients develop a sense of authenticity, generosity, and confidence in their communication.
MS CCC-SLP, Associate Instructor, and Head of Company Communication
Currently residing in Savannah, GA, Tricia is an associate speech coach, able to reach clients virtually all over the world, and Head of Georgia Speech Coaching. She is a certified bilingual speech-language pathologist.
Associate Instructor
Daniel Reece is a speech instructor with over ten years of experience in education. With a background in performance, Daniel fosters authenticity in his approach to voice and speech. He works with clients to explore their instrument with curiosity and guides them toward a visceral, full-body consciousness of their range and power.
Associate Instructor
Courtney Ricketts (MS, CCC-SLP) is a speech-language pathologist with extensive experience in accent modification training and public speaking. Her technical degree and research background combine with her love of interpersonal connection to provide holistic client-centered therapy.
Associate Instructor
Lorene’s passion for teaching is in her DNA. After developing a love for education observing her grandmother, a stellar educator in the Charles County, Maryland public schools, Lorene combined teaching with her love of theater and discovered that coaching was a natural fit.
Associate Instructor
Wolfe believes your ability to share and express your authentic self is a gift to the world. Small talk doesn't have to feel arduous, and large-scale engagements don't have to feel overbearing. Together, Wolfe is passionate about helping clients find the power of their voice.
Associate Instructor
Stephanie’s talent is helping others speak with confidence and clarity, passion and ease, and joy and enthusiasm while introducing techniques to find breath support, open vocal resonators, maintain vocal health, strengthen articulators, and incorporate elements of dynamic speech.
Associate Instructor
Joti Patel is an Executive Coach with a multifaceted career in business and the arts with communication as the common thread. Her unique skill set has served as an ideal foundation for providing high-value communication for global organizations across legal, finance, retail, tech, health, and service sectors.
Pilot Instructor
Jackie is dedicated to helping everyone find their unique way of communicating by catering to her clients' needs and strengths. Using a "toolbox approach," Jackie believes it is important to have a constant dialogue—or open communication—about what is working and what is not. She utilizes a range of coaching methods, from imagery to breath work to repetition and more.
Head of New York Guitar Teachers
Director of New York Guitar Teachers with clients having major success in the film/television industry, as well as in the recording industry and on Broadway.
Admin Assistant, Musical Theatre Writing Coach
Evelio is a composer-lyricist and performer in the musical theatre. He received his BFA in drama from the NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where he studied musical theatre performance at the New Studio on Broadway. He received his MFA in musical theatre writing from the NYU Tisch Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, where he studied as a composer.
Studio Manager
As a long-time student of New York Vocal Coaching Founder and President Justin Stoney, Tara is honored to be on the team as Studio Manager.
Executive Assistant
Becky is thrilled to be on the team as the Executive Assistant at New York Vocal Coaching. Originally a Pittsburgh native, Becky attended the prestigious Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University where she earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance.
Recording and Videography Services
Josh Couvares is a recording engineer, singer-songwriter, and musician based out of Brooklyn. Josh delivers NYVC clients polished mixes that are the standard in today's media landscape using the highest quality equipment in a hybrid analog/digital recording rig.
Customer Relations Specialist
Manny Cooner has been a part of the New York Vocal Coaching family from the very beginning. His extensive training and expertise as a Customer Relations Specialist has served to put many singers at ease and has assisted them being at their vocal best.
David McCall is a Voice Teacher Associate at New York Vocal Coaching. David has become one of the leading instructors of Contemporary Voice in New York City, with clients ranging from Broadway singers (Billy Elliot, Matilda), Classical and sacred music singers, to cantors in New York City Synagogues, to Professional Rock and Pop artists, some of which have toured and been signed to record contracts, appeared on shows like The Voice and American Idol, and performed at venues such as SXSW. Additionally, David has taught as a Master Teacher of Contemporary Voice for the NYSTA Comparative Vocal Pedagogy series.
David holds a BA in Music: Vocal Performance from Murray State University, where he studied classical vocal technique with veterans of the Operatic and Broadway stage. He also completed the NYVC Voice Teacher Training & Certification program in New York City.
David is a CoDirector of New York Acting Coaching which seeks to help actors all around the world to find individual, creative solutions in an ever changing business. David is a member of Actors Equity, having performed in New York (LaMama; American Globe Theatre; Fringe) and regionally (Barter Theater, Jackson Theatre Guild). His directing credits include contemporary theatre for young audiences (Miss Nelson is Missing, Barter Theatre; Billy, Goat, and Gruff: The Musical, Savannah Stage Co) as well as classic works (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Scarlet Letter, Julius Caesar, Savannah Stage Co.). He has collaborated as a music director and composer on new musical theatre works that have toured across the US (A Year with Frog and Toad; All I Want for Christmas; I Can Be Anything: The Musical). As a writer and producer, he’s worked with many leading Broadway stars on popular new works that have been featured in NYC and as a part of popular web series and viral videos. David is also a founding member of The Nerve Project Theatre Company, which, as its name suggests, values ‘nerve’ and imagination in storytelling.
David’s students at New York Vocal Coaching are singers of all levels (from beginner to professional) and all styles (from classical to pop/rock/R&B). He firmly believes singing is the right and joy of anyone who chooses to do it and he whole-heartedly commits to helping each student free, discover, and cherish his or her individual voice.
For even more insight on David’s teaching style and philosophy, you can read some of his articles on singing for New York Vocal Coaching’s Vocal Articles.
Voice lessons are the first steps on the journey to mastering your voice, style, and execution. Each new technique leads to another tool, and to another--until you find yourself capable of opening your mouth to sing, expressing precisely the emotion you feel, knowing exactly how it will sound.
I was in need of vocal lessons and coaching to prepare for an audition, and found out about New York Vocal Coaching and my instructor David McCall through a mutual friend. Because of a time crunch, I was only able to book three sessions. However, in these three short sessions, David worked very attentively to not just prepare me for the audition but offered incredible tips and suggestions which I can use in the future as well. David is a very nurturing and caring individual, and this is evident in the way he conducts himself. His expertise with vocal training coupled with his demeanor makes him an ideal vocal coach for people of all ages and skill levels. I highly recommend David to anyone out there looking for vocal lessons, whether you are a beginner or seasoned professional, and I myself look forward to training with him in the future.
Nuah Ozryel Television Actor The Blacklist, Madam Secretary, Mr. Robot
I’ve been working with David McCall at NYVC for over six years now. He is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had, in ANY field. With David’s guidance I have learned so much about myself as a performer- and person- and soared to heights I never even dreamt of as possible for myself. He is supportive, compassionate, and kind. He is hilarious, creative, and inspiring. He believes in his students- pushing them to their potential and holding them accountable, while also congratulating them every step along the way. He always has your best interest at heart. David is an amazing voice coach whether you‘re at step 1 or step 100. He has coached me through so many stages of life- from college auditions to musical theater intensives to grad school auditions to professional New York showcases etc.- and I’m just so overwhelmingly grateful. I truly wouldn’t be the same singer that I am today without him!
Alexa Jordan Actress, Playwright
David is an amazing vocal coach and an awesome human being! The progress my son has made in the three years he had been working with David is phenomenal. It had allowed him to land several lead roles in both school and company productions. My son loves taking lessons with David and the professional growth he has made is a direct reflection on David's ability to bring out the extraordinary potential in all of his students.
Lori C. Parent of student at a Professional Performing Arts High School, NYC
Taking lessons here is addictive. That is to say, I find that my lessons with David McCall seem to have me hooked. David is a consummate professional and has had me making discoveries in just a few weeks that I never came close to in 3 years of vocal training in London. I cannot recommend NYVC or David McCall highly enough. Every hour I have seen there is a joy.
Tyler Jane Actress, Film and TV Writer
David McCall has been an incredible source of musical knowledge. His technique and breathing exercises are insightful and help you make the most out of every breath you take to help you sing with ease. I have everything to owe to him with regards to my voice. His musical guidance has been outstanding, and I am eternally grateful for it. I look forward to every lesson I have with him, and I highly recommend him as a tutor.
Ruben G. Finalist The X-Factor