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Ep. 81 "My Voice Sounds Bad To Me (Except In The Shower)" Cover
9/23/2015

Ep. 81 "My Voice Sounds Bad To Me (Except In The Shower)"

Most of us don’t like to hear ourselves back on recordings. Even if we are told our singing voices are beautiful, we still cringe when we hear ourselves. But why? In Episode 81, Voice Teacher Justin Stoney explores the causes of this common tendency. Also, what we can do to start to finally love our voices!

Ep. 80 "The OO Vowel - A High Note’s Best Friend" Cover
8/10/2015

Ep. 80 "The OO Vowel - A High Note’s Best Friend"

The OO Vowel is one of the most extreme vowels in all of singing. While it can help with singing high notes more than any other vowel, it also poses some challenges. In Episode 80, Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching offers vocal tips and exercises for navigating this elusive vowel. In the process, you’ll extend your singing range and learn a few new vocal techniques.

Ep. 79 "Healthy Speaking For Singing and Life" Cover
7/15/2015

Ep. 79 "Healthy Speaking For Singing and Life"

A healthy, clear speaking voice can benefit your social life, your professional life, your confidence, and your singing. But, what if you don’t like the sound of your speaking voice? In Episode 79, Voice Teacher Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching gives 7 Speech Tips to help you free your speaking voice. We trust you will feel more like yourself then ever before!

Ep. 78 "Messa Di Voce - To Indeed Be A ‘God’" Cover
6/15/2015

Ep. 78 "Messa Di Voce - To Indeed Be A ‘God’"

Messa Di Voce is one of the most difficult and exciting singing skills. Singers who master this ability literally sound “divine”! In Episode 78, Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching talks about how to sing Messa Di Voce and offers tips and exercises for mastering this skill.

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5/14/2015

Ep. 77 "What is Vocal TWANG?"

Vocal TWANG may not be pretty. But, it is one of the best things that singers can do for their vocal improvement. In Episode 77, voice teacher Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching discusses TWANG in singing and it’s many benefits. He offers vocal tips and exercises to help you find the bright ringing quality that may be missing from your voice!

Signs That You Might Be Vocally Fatigued Cover
5/9/2015

Signs That You Might Be Vocally Fatigued

The voice is the only instrument that is apart the human body (unless you count clapping your hands as percussion!!). So it makes sense that the instrument is the entire body, not just the larynx alone. Everything from body alignment, respiratory system, the larynx, vocal tract, not to mention the brain are involved in this high level athletic coordination! 

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4/27/2015

Ep. 76 "Top Ten Singing Tips!"

Singers challenged us to present the Top Ten best singing tips - and they’re here! In Ep. 76, voice teacher Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching takes up the challenge Joyfully. Whether you are looking to improve your vocal technique, expand your singing knowledge, or rekindle your soul - we hope these tips can help you on your vocal journey.

Ep. 75 "You Asked For It: The Ultimate Vocal Exercise Workout!" Cover
4/6/2015

Ep. 75 "You Asked For It: The Ultimate Vocal Exercise Workout!"

For years, singers have asked us to design a singing course that they could do online or at home. We listened. Introducing the Voice Lessons To The World Vocal Course! In Episode 75, Voice Teacher Justin Stoney announces New York Vocal Coaching’s exciting singing program. He shares his Joy and passion in creating this comprehensive resource for singers seeking to take their vocal journey to new levels! You asked for it. It’s here. Make a Joyful Noise!

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3/2/2015

Setting SMART Goals

We all want something in this business. But what you want is different from what your best friend might want, even if it is the very same goal.

Ep. 74 "Singing With Straight Tone Vs. Vibrato" Cover
12/7/2014

Ep. 74 "Singing With Straight Tone Vs. Vibrato"

Most singers strive to sing with beautiful, effortless vibrato. But, there are actually many singers that find it difficult to sing without vibrato. Singing with Straight Tone is very important both technically and also stylistically. In Episode 74, Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching offers tips for developing Straight Tone in songs and vocal technique.