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Why Pitch Matching Is Hard Cover
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 effort. There are plenty of simple things that are not at all easy. Take running a marathon: you can explain the task in three words - run 26.2 miles - but the execution requires months or years of training.

Tagged: Am I Tone Deaf How To Find Your Singing Voice How To Match Pitch 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.

Auditioning 101: What Are They Looking For? Cover
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 Broadway New York Acting Coaching
Efficiency in Singing Cover
8/26/2016

Efficiency in Singing

As singers we often set goals pertaining to our vocal technique...

Tagged: How To Practice Singing Vocal Health Vocal Strain
Forgetting Muscle Memory Cover
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 sandwich, it’s going to take practice...and practice means repetition. The natural human instinct, however, is to move on once something’s been accomplished, and an artist can’t stand being stagnant or still. Yet, the fact remains: improvement requires the diligent and repetitive motions of practicing.

Tagged: How To Practice Singing Psychology and Singing
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?

What can you possibly do in eight bars? The answer is A LOT.

Tagged: Acting Tips Audition Tips Musical Theatre Audition Tips Psychology and Singing
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

Tagged: Breath and Singing Breathe Support How To Breathe When Singing How To Sing From the Diaphragm
New York Vocal Coaching Cover
5/18/2016

New York Vocal Coaching

New York Vocal Coaching in Midtown Manhattan is NYC’s leading Vocal Studio founded by internationally-recognized Voice Teacher Justin Stoney and home to some of the best Voice Teachers and Vocal Coaches in the world.