Justin Stoney
Justin began working as a voice teacher and vocal coach on the suggestion of Barry Moss of Hughes/Moss Casting. Since then, Justin’s studio has grown from a handful of singers to hundreds…
Justin has had the privilege of working with vocalists from over 20 countries that range from Billboard chart toppers to Broadway stars to beginning vocal students. Justin’s clients have had international radio airplay and have appeared in Broadway and Off-Broadway shows including AIDA, ALTAR BOYZ, BILLY ELLIOT, BYE BYE BIRDIE, A CHORUS LINE, CHICAGO, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, A CLASS ACT, THE COLOR PURPLE, GREASE, GREY GARDENS, HAIR, HAIRSPRAY, IN THE HEIGHTS, JERSEY BOYS, KISS ME KATE, LEGALLY BLONDE, LES MISERABLES, THE LION KING, MAMMA MIA, MARY POPPINS, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, SPRING AWAKENING, SOUTH PACIFIC, SWEET CHARITY, A TALE OF TWO CITIES, WEST SIDE STORY, WHITE CHRISTMAS, WICKED, and WONDERFUL TOWN to name a few. He has not only coached many performers on auditions for their first Broadway roles, but has also helped many performers to receive their first callbacks, get cast in their first show, receive their Equity card, solidify representation with major talent agents, get into top music schools and universities, and work at almost every major regional theatre in the country. Aside from Broadway and Off-Broadway work, Justin’s clients have also appeared at Lincoln Center, New York City Opera, London’s West End, and have begun careers in the recording industry.
Justin holds a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from the University of Michigan. He has also studied classical vocal technique with veterans of the Metropolitan Opera, musical theatre vocal technique with veterans of Broadway, and contemporary vocal technique with some of the world’s top pop/rock/R&B instructors. Also, Justin mentored as a voice technician and teacher under some of world’s finest instructors including David Jones and Aaron Hagan. Alongside his vocal training, Justin has extensive formal training in classical piano and jazz piano. An accomplished musician- he also plays acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, drums, and the Irish whistle.
Justin’s services include vocal technique lessons, vocal coaching, accompaniment, music direction, piano lessons, guitar lessons, recording studio work, concert and audition accompaniment, repertoire building, industry counsel, transposition, reading chords/charts, microphone technique, music theory/ear training guidance, and Skype® Voice Lessons. More services provided by New York Vocal Coaching can be found on the Associates page.
Justin has some of the most reasonable rates among leading voice technicians in New York City. He strives to keep rates as low as possible while still maintaining availability for all his singers and top-level training. For this reason, Justin provides a sliding scale pricing system, scholarship options for the extremely impoverished, and maintains one-hour sessions for every singer. Justin believes in helping clients to achieve their goals above making huge profits on aspiring artists. His clients range in ability from absolute beginner to Broadway/Recording Artist professional. New York Vocal Coaching is located conveniently on the Upper West Side at 87th Street. It’s an easy trip on the B, C, or 1 Trains and is nearby to Central Park and Riverside Park.