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6/24/2014

Damaged Goods: A Renewal Revival

When your voice begins to sound and feel irregular, your inner voices can be pretty disturbing. They take you down a dark and miserable emotional road of fear and self-doubt. Immediately, we go into..

Tagged: Falsetto Head Voice Vocal Damage Vocal Exercises Vocal Registers Vocal Strain
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6/22/2014

Ep. 63 "Head Voice POWER!"

Many singers are working on a strong Chest Voice and Mix. But, what about Head Voice and Falsetto? Can those be strengthened too? In Ep. 63, Voice Teacher Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching shows how to add POWER to the upper registers through vocal tips, exercises, and demos.

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6/9/2014

Ep. 62 "Running Out Of Breath"

Running out of breath when you sing? In Episode 62, Voice Teacher Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching offers singing tips to help you to develop greater vocal stamina. Through demos and a very challenging vocal exercise, this episode will help you improve your breathing for singing.

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5/26/2014

Ep. 61 "The Open "Oh" Vowel"

The "Oh" Vowel is one of the most important vowels for singers to master. In Ep. 61, Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching offers tips and a great exercise to help you find the perfect "Oh". Plus, Justin has a little fun with the popular song "Let It Go" from FROZEN. This episode will help you find an "Oh" vowel so beautiful that everyone says "Oh My!".

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5/8/2014

Ep. 60 "The Soft Palate - The Return of The Ring"

Should you raise the soft palate to sing high notes? The answer to this ancient question is truly EPIC. In Ep. 60, Voice Teacher Justin Stoney gives one answer to rule them all! And, restores health and good fortune to singers all across the vocal kingdom. You won't want to miss THIS truly royal episode!

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4/23/2014

Take My Breath Away

Riddle me this: When is using more breath detrimental to your vocal health? Answer: When it isn't. Every breath you take... Not surprisingly, there's a lot of hot air floating around the voice teaching community concerning the use of breath during singing. Do you try to flutter the tissue dangling a daunting ten feet away from your mouth while trying to execute your Beyoncé inspired riffs? Or do you try your best to keep your steamy exhale from fogging up the mirror you're holding claustrophobically close to your mouth? Both of these I have been asked to perform in voice lessons, and in both of these I have succeeded in achieving new heights of light headedness.

Tagged: How To Breathe When Singing Vocal Damage Vocal Exercises Vocal Strain
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4/17/2014

Ep. 59 "Musical Theatre Audition Songs"

Broadway actors know that finding the perfect audition song is a key to success in Musical Theatre. In Episode 59, Voice Teacher Justin Stoney offers tips on how to get your repertoire book in prime shape. Singers of all styles can benefit from understanding everything that goes into a successful audition.

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4/2/2014

"WHY" Do We Sing?

At first thought, this question may seem far too simple or far too philosophical for a conversation about improving one's performance. I assure you, it is neither. As evident in my prior articles, I have gone...

Tagged: Eli Zoller How To Find Your Singing Voice Psychology and Singing
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3/27/2014

Ep. 58 "Legato Singing"

Singing legato is one of the most prized skills for classical and contemporary singers alike. In fact, it is one of the most important factors in bringing good vocal technique over into songs. In Episode 58, Voice Teacher Justin Stoney helps you improve your legato line in vocal exercises and in songs.

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3/13/2014

Ep. 57 "Vocal Nodes and Nodules"

Afraid of getting vocal nodes? Fear not! In Episode 57, New York Vocal Coaching's Justin Stoney discusses vocal nodes (or vocal nodules), how to prevent them, and what to do if you have them. Keep your Vocal Health in tip-top shape!