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Tending The Garden Cover
12/9/2016

Tending The Garden

I don’t have time to practice, and I don’t want to bother my neighbors.

Tagged: Fitness and Singing How To Practice Practice Tips Tips For Singers Vocal Longevity
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11/13/2016

Why Pitch Matching Is Hard

There is a difference between simple and easy. Something simple can be explained in a few words; something easy can be executed with minimal…

Tagged: Am I Tone Deaf How To Match Pitch Tone Deaf Vocal Exercises
Ep. 90 "How To Sing Whistle Voice" - Vocal Register World Tour 5 Cover
10/16/2016

Ep. 90 "How To Sing Whistle Voice" - Vocal Register World Tour 5

Whistle Voice. Whistle Tones. Whistle Register. Whatever you might call it, it’s popular! And singers desperately want to learn how to do it! In the final part of the Vocal Register World Tour, Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching reveals the secret to singing Whistle notes. You don’t have to be Mariah Carey. You can just be yourself.

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9/30/2016

Auditioning 101: What Are They Looking For?

I already know what you are thinking. The wheels are spinning and the corners of your mouth are creeping into a smile.

Tagged: Acting Tips Audition Tips How To Audition How To Get Cast Tips For Actors
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8/26/2016

Efficiency in Singing

In order to achieve all of these goals without physical strain or excess muscular tension, the voice needs to operate EFFICIENTLY.

Tagged: How To Practice Singing Vocal Longevity Vocal Strain
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8/10/2016

Forgetting Muscle Memory

Whether you’re working to improve your voice, learning how to play a new instrument, or striving to make the world’s greatest grilled-cheese...

Tagged: How To Practice Psychology and Singing Singing Tips
Ep. 89 "How To Sing Falsetto & Flageolet" - Vocal Register World Tour Part 4 Cover
8/7/2016

Ep. 89 "How To Sing Falsetto & Flageolet" - Vocal Register World Tour Part 4

Singing in Falsetto has important implications for vocal technique, vocal health, and vocal style. Learn about Falsetto, Reinforced Falsetto, and Flageolet in Part 4 of our Vocal Register World Tour. Voice Teacher Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching explores vocal exercises, singing tips, and song examples that will help you master your Falsetto.

Challenge: What can you do in 8 bars? Cover
7/18/2016

Challenge: What can you do in 8 bars?

This past week a number of my students went to a chorus call for a show currently running on Broadway. One student is a member of the actors union…

Tagged: Audition Tips Auditions How To Audition Musical Theatre Psychology and Singing Tips For Actors
Ep. 88 "How To Sing Mix Voice" - Vocal Register World Tour 3 Cover
5/29/2016

Ep. 88 "How To Sing Mix Voice" - Vocal Register World Tour 3

Singing in the Mix Voice is perhaps the most highly-prized vocal technique for singers of Rock, Pop, R&B, Musical Theatre, and all vocal styles. In Part 3 of our Vocal Register World, Voice Teacher Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching explores the Mix Voice in depth. You’ll gain mastery over your Mix through vocal exercises, song examples, and Mix singing tips.

Stomach Out or Stomach In: The Skinny on Breathing Cover
5/20/2016

Stomach Out or Stomach In: The Skinny on Breathing

Stomach in or stomach out? Breathing is complex AND simple, as David McCall, NYVC's Head of Vocal Development, explores in Vocal Article #57:…

Tagged: Breath and Singing Breathe Support How To Breathe When Singing How To Sing From the Diaphragm