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2/7/2013

Let Your Tongue Die!

The singer in front of me looked back, questioning my sanity.  Of course, I didn't actually mean die, nor did I mean for her to sing with her tongue flopping out of her mouth, hilarious as that might be. No, what we were seeking was tongue...

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2/2/2013

Justin Stoney's Thoughts about Beyoncé, the National Anthem, and More

In advance of Alicia Keys's performance of the National Anthem at the 47th Superbowl, New York Vocal Coaching Founder Justin Stoney is interviewed on the NBC Today Show about Beyoncé and her past National Anthem performance at Barack Obama's presidential inauguration. How does it compare to Alicia Keys, Cristina Aguilera, Whitney Houston, and other celebrity singers?

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2/2/2013

Can Everyone Sing?

Can everyone sing or do you have to be born with it? At New York Vocal Coaching, we get asked that question all the time. It's an easy one. The answer is quite simple: YES! Everyone can sing. And not only can everyone sing, everyone needs to sing.

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2/1/2013

Ep. 36 "Aspects of Musical Theatre"

Are you an aspiring Broadway or Musical Theatre singer? In Episode 36, Voice Teacher Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching discusses some of the common characteristics of Broadway singing and reveals tips on Musical Theatre singing that the theatre pros know. Belting, legit, character sounds, acting, and many more topics are covered in this fun and informative episode!

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1/18/2013

Ep. 35 "Jaw Thrust"

Does your singing suffer from a lot of tension? Maybe it's your jaw. Learn to solve one of the most common vocal tensions in Episode 35 of Voice Lessons The World. New York Vocal Coaching's Justin Stoney describes what causes this pesky vocal problem and gives ideas and exercises to help you free up your singing.

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1/4/2013

Ep. 34 "Pitch On A Pedestal"

Do you have pitch problems or trouble staying on pitch when you sing? In Episode 34, Voice Teacher Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching offers a solution that might surprise you. Find out new strategies to solve your pitch issues and solve them for good!

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12/21/2012

Ep. 33 "Tongue Retraction"

Knowing what to do with the tongue is one of the important concepts in all of singing and vocal technique. In Episode 33, New York Vocal Coaching's Justin Stoney discusses one of the most common issues: tongue retraction. With vocal exercises and demonstrations, hopefully singers everywhere will learn how to fix this very common and limiting problem.

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12/7/2012

Ep. 32 "Spreading"

What does it mean to "spread" as a singer? And why do singers struggle so much with spreading? In Episode 32, Voice Teacher Justin Stoney discusses the mechanics of spreading and why it can be such a severe limitation to singers. He also offers concepts and exercises to help eliminate this problem from your singing.

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10/20/2012

Ep. 31 "Changing Your Style"

Are you feeling stuck just singing one style of music? Do you feel that everything you sing sounds the same? In Episode 31, Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching discusses ways to expand your stylistic horizons to be able to sing new styles of music while still maintaining what makes your sound unique.

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9/30/2012

Ep. 30 "Vibrato 1- Pitch Changes"

Can vibrato be learned and practiced? In Episode 30 of Voice Lessons To The World, Voice Teacher Justin Stoney begins a new series on how to develop vibrato in your singing voice.