New York Vocal Coaching

Justin speaks talent, creativity, and passion. I always tell Justin: all the money I spent on a psychiatrist, I wish I would have instead used it on him. You leave each lesson with a positiveness singing through my body and love beating in my heart. I have been with Justin for a year now (Happy Anniversary to me) and it has been an amazing journey. He pushes you to challenge yourself because he cares. He always clearly explains on how to get to the next level. He works with you because you are a team. The end result is priceless. Pros: Professional, Creative, and Knowledgeable Cons: books quickly more

Justin was recommended to me by a friend when I was looking to get back into singing. I was very pleased with this recommendation. He has helped me explore my range and reclaim some notes I was concerned I might have lost. Justin makes fun, useful analogies to explain the technical aspects of his lessons. I believe he is able to adapt his teaching style to the needs and personalities of his students. Justin does a good job pairing a variety of music with vocal types. Highly recommended. Pros: knowledgeable and fun Cons: popular - so he fills up fast more

Justin Stoney is a one stop shop to vocal brilliance. He is equally adept in all areas needed to guide your voice into the professional performance world. I was first introduced to him as an accompanist (for a vocal workshop) in which I found his musicality most fabulous; and then found out he was also a vocal instructor and coach. I've been working with Justin for about five months, during which time my voice has made huge leaps and bounds. I came to Justin as a professional dancer, with only about two years of vocal training and the desire to move into the world of musical theatre. He is working with me to shape my voice into a place where I can not only be seen as a ""dancer who can sing"" but eventually as a singer! As far as technique, the man is a genius and explains everything in a way that is comprehendible and easy to process. He helps you to not only feel what is going on with your voice, but also to understand how and why. As a coach, Justin has witty and unique ideas to help you work through your songs. He has first hand experience as a seasoned performer and it shows in his coaching abilities. Within a few weeks of seeing Justin, he discovered some issues brewing with my vocal cords (based on past incorrect use) and quickly sent me on a path that has not only led to healing, but also major improvements in technique and vocal strength. Every time I see Justin I have some sort of breakthrough with my voice and he is the reason. Not only am I improving at a constant rate, but I have so much more confidence in my vocal abilities. In addition to all of Justin's brilliance as a teacher/coach, he is a fabulous person who genuinely cares about his students and their progress. Not that you even need to ask for more, but he is also one of the most affordable instructors in NYC. I HIGHLY recommend Justin to anyone, of any level, looking for superior training!! Pros: Amazing technique work & great coaching skills!! Cons: He's amazing, so he books up quick. more

The search for me as a singer was long and treacherous, THEN THERE WAS JUSTIN!!! I have been singing and performing for years, but could never find the right vocal coach, and teacher that could help me hone in on my talents. From the first lesson with Justin, he read my voice like a book. He knew exactly what I needed and has been helping me reach my true potential. Justin has mastered working with my individual voice, rather than teaching ""his technique."" That is soooo rare to find in vocal coaching these days. Besides being a great teacher, Justin is just a model human being. ALWAYS positive and never judgmental. It can be very frustrating as a student to learn and understand the ways of the voice, but with Justin there is no pressure, just comfort and ease. I recommend him to ANYONE who either wants to learn the ways of their voice, or anyone who just needs someone to accompany them and get them ready for an audition. I could go on forever saying all the reasons I love Justin and his work, but you would probably stop reading! Don't think about it, ACT ON IT!!! Justin is the way to go!! Spiro Galiatsatos - an actor with a dream :) Pros: great teacher, great rates, great friend! more

Justin is by far one of the most outstanding teachers I have had in the arts and overall. His enthusiasm for his work is obvious and his desire to see his students progress is profound. Coming from a medical background I have been playing guitar for my own entertainment for years and wanted to finally be able to sing and play for a group of people. He has not only boosted my confidence but has quickly helped me progress to a place where I am no longer bashful to go up and sing at karaoke or pick up a guitar and play a few songs in front of people! One of the most impressive aspects of his teaching are his in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to singing which clicked right away with me. The progress I have made with my voice is well above and beyond anything I could have expected when I started 5 months ago. I expected to get voice lessons and ended up with an instructor who is a true master at his craft and gracious enough to want to pass his talents on to others. Pros: customized lessons to fit your needs, encouraging Cons: none that I can think of more

Having studied with numerous voice teachers and instructors throughout high school and at musical theater pre-college programs, along with being a drama major at NYU/Tisch, I can say with complete certainty and confidence that Justin is one of the most knowledgeable, skilled, and friendly voice teachers out there. His solid grasp of vocal technique along with repertoire, style, and performance technique makes him a great voice teacher and vocal coach. AND he plays the piano wonderfully. As a voice student who wants to pursue musical theater yet expand his marketability, I have found that Justin is capable of teaching all kinds of styles of music, including contemporary musical theater, legit musical theater, pop, rock, etc. He doesn't just say that you can sing any style with good technique, he teaches you specific things so that you can tailor your technique towards that style. Justin's knowledge of acting technique is also beneficial with people who also want to be able to act their songs. He works with you instead of directing you, and as a result, your performance of songs becomes organic, truthful, and more enjoyable for yourself and the people watching you. Also, he is not the kind of teacher that imposes a certain technique or philosophy on you. I feel that he tailors his teaching style and curriculum to the needs of each individual student. You never do the same exact set of exercises at every single lesson! That is why I feel his lessons are so valuable. I learn so much from every single lesson. There is always something new to learn and explore. And when you don't get something, he comes up with a new and different way to help you get it. But most importantly, Justin is one of the most patient, nice, and caring teachers I know. I feel in my lessons that he is encouraging and supportive while always giving the honest truth and reality. I can always trust his opinion and critique while knowing that I won't feel lousy after a voice lesson. I also feel that he genuinely cares about each one of his students and his or her career goals. I never feel like he is rushing to get me out at the end of the hour. He is always willing to do whatever he can to help you accomplish your goals for that lesson Pros: Knowledgeable, Versatile, Friendly, Caring more

My 12 yr old daughter loves singing and is naturally gifted. Many people have told us that we should have her attend vocal lessons and someone referred us to Justin, who we absolutely LOVE. My daughter has been going to vocal lessons w justin for over three months and the results are amazing. She was good before, but Justin is really helping her hone her craft! We couldnt be more thrilled! Thank you so much! Pros: JUSTIN improved my daughter's vocal skills by miles more

I saw Justin after a friend of mine recommend him to me and in a short period of time my singing has improved 100% on what it previously was. It was the little things that Justin was able to improve such as my breathing and the way I was projecting my voice. I’m continuing to see Justin and I’m really hoping that with these improvements my big break is just around the corner!! I would recommend Justin to anyone who is looking to improve their signing! Pros: Professional! more

I met Justin through a referral of a huge Broadway star two years ago. I had an audition that week. Justin was able to put me on his schedule. Justin prepared me, gave me the confidence, and taught me how to project my voice to get the part! I now work with Justin weekly to enhance my singing and vocals as my career progresses. Thank you Justin! Pros: PASSION, KNOWLEDGE FOR A BEGINNER TO A VERTERAN PERFORMER! more