I invested in a teacher training course with Justin Stoney. I was already teaching voice but knew I needed more pedagogy, more of the science behind the voice. I really researched hard. I did my homework hunting for the course that I felt would help me grow and be competitive with the other vocal coaches in the area. Although a bit pricey, I went for it. It was money worth spent. I am so confident in my skills. I feel I can navigate any vocal challenge with my students. I am on a waitlist and am seeing phenomenal progress in my students!! I am a huge fan of Justin. Be sure to take advantage of your lesson with Justin as part of the course offering. I learned a lot and he helped me with a voice student. It was really cool. read more

Had a voice lesson with Julie like 2 weeks ago and it didn't go well. I really felt unwanted there. Didn't learn anything. After doing some warm up exercises she told me I have to take lessons with a male coach because she can not show me the technique since she has a soprano voice. I was really sad and encouraged after that. Also, I expected, and it would be fair, if they offered me as a replacement another class with a male coach since Julie wasn't able to teach me the technique....but nobody contacted me - really sad and disappointed. read more

Thank goodness for this place! I recently cut ties with another school after over a year. Unfortunately my last coach there left me feeling discouraged and hyper-critical of myself and I couldn't continue with that energy any longer. Just 3 lessons in at NY Vocal Coaching and I'm starting to gain back the confidence that was nearly broken these last few months. I've met with Kristy twice and Justin the founder once. I tell you Justin really is as nice in person as he is in his YouTube videos. He's the real deal! And Kristy's enthusiasm is contagious. Singing is fun again! That said, they provide an honest, knowledgeable yet inviting approach to their teaching. I know what I need to work on and now, I have faith that I can get over those hurdles that nearly paralyzed me. Additionally, the admin staff is attentive and well-organized. I hope to be able to keep a steady lesson flow going as schedules permit (they're busy for a reason!). read more

I have taken the multiple Lessons with David McCall and after every one i have felt awesome and my voice has felt stronger. His high energy is infectious. I also like that he do not allow me to get away with bad technique.. he immediately corrects it. I have never had a better vocal teacher.. I've been singing professionally for 14 years and my voice has never felt freer! read more

There is no better place in all of NYC to study voice. Period. Having been a professional singer over the past 17 years, I've worked with many different vocal coaches during my career. From studying at the university level (NYU's Tisch School of the Arts), to studying with vocal producers and former recording artists that are now top coaches in the industry; Classical approaches, Broadway approaches, Pop Music techniques, etc. Each of those teacher-student relationships allowed me to take away valuable training that helped me to develop and grow as a performer and as a vocalist. But none of them came close to giving me the results that working with Justin Stoney and his staff have, in such a short amount of time. They truly helped make me the singer that I feel proud of being today. If you want to sing, and if you want to really understand HOW to sing well--study with New York Vocal Coaching. If you want to know what your personal instrument is truly capable of and get rid of the "mystery" that surrounds many vocal techniques out there--study with New York Vocal Coaching. And if you want to do both of the above in an extremely warm, positive, safe and comfortable environment--GO STUDY WITH NEW YORK VOCAL COACHING! It will be the best money you have ever spent on voice lessons. Unless you live in Connecticut. Then you should come study with me. :) read more

I have been taking lessons with Kristy at NYVC for a while now, and I can truly say that I enjoy every lesson I have with her more and more! She has helped me find more confidence in my voice. And she's helped me unlock parts of my voice that I didn't even know were there prior to working with her. She is a wonderful person with an extremely sweet personality! If you choose to take lessons here, I highly recommend working with her. read more

I came to NYC and New York Vocal Coaching from Phoenix because I heard all the amazing things about Justin Stoney. I was only in NYC for 10 days, so I never got to work with Justin, but instead with an NYVC Associate. I studied with Julie Brooks and was amazed! I learned more in 6 lessons than I have in 6 years of vocal training! She was so knowledgeable, talented, supportive, positive, patient, and insightful. These were by far the best voice technique lessons I ever received anywhere. The progress I made in a short time with Julie was unprecedented for me. My mix and head voice reached new levels of freedom, range, and ease. My song work felt effortless for the first time in my whole life as a singer! The only reason I give 4 stars is that I had originally hoped to work Justin. He is in incredibly high demand and I was only there briefly, so I can't really complain. Julie was spectacular. But, YELPers should know that you need to plan ahead a bit if you want to work with Justin. This aside, I was absolutely thrilled with New York Vocal Coaching, Julie Brooks, and their gorgeous (and HUGE) studio. I will definitely be coming back to work with Julie, Justin, and the whole team again soon (Planning ahead this time!). These guys have got something special going folks. Don't miss it! read more

I took lessons for a couple of months with Zac and had an amazing experience! He is the most supportive teacher I've ever had, he really tailors his lessons for your specific needs, and he knows how to make even the challenging aspects really fun. I learned so much from him in a short amount of time! I highly recommend taking lessons here. Zac was a terrific person to learn from, and the whole staff is super friendly and available to you. And, they all really want you to succeed! A hundred stars. read more

I came here for a vocal lesson and it was pretty cool aside from my nervousness. He tried his best to make me feel comfortable. My friend came for a guitar lesson, but was canceled on so thats the negative! read more

Great place, I worked with Andy and he really helped me understand singing better in just a few lessons but I plan to go back soon. Just make sure to schedule online in advance because many people want to book lessons at This genuinely good place as you can imagine since there are so many business up just for money nowadays. The guy at the front desk is very nice which is always a plus. There was one time that I called and the person seemed a bit controlling and condescending but maybe she was having a bad day because everyone I have met here seems great and I would definitely recommend this place. :) read more

I honestly do not know where to begin. Singing is something I am very passionate about, and it is something that I have been passionate about for a very long time. Finding a coach like Justin Stoney was truly a dream and I do not want to wake up. He has taken my voice to places that I never knew in such a short amount of time, and the confidence he has in my ability is heartfelt, as I barely have that confidence in myself alone. After each and every lesson, my voice gets stronger and my range? Let's just say, wow...at times I can't believe the sound is coming from my own mouth. Justin is truly remarkable and the love and support he has for his student and his staff is amazing. I wouldn't trade Justin for anyone else. read more

Got a last minute appt with Andy for an audition... I am not a Musical theater guy but he was very thorough. Iincredible how much we accomplished in an hour.. Great encouragement, musical instinct and he gave excellent acting/performance coaching as well. Will definitely be back!.. read more

Can't thank them enough for Matthew! To be honest, I was actually very hesitant about starting lessons at New York Vocal Coaching. I've been with and seen so many vocal teachers that never really 'did it' for me - never got to strengthening my weaknesses (and trust me, I've experienced a plethora of vocal teachers and have even gone to amazing schools known for their performing arts programs since and for my high school and college). I even thought "what are the odds that a vocal school named New York Vocal Coaching would be as good as it's name?!" At the time, it sounded too good to be true - but I tried it out and found Matthew Johnson who immediately proved my doubts wrong! Every class with Matthew, I experience revelations about my voice that I wish I knew before. I get excited to take my knowledge back home and look forward to the next class as I ACTUALLY believe I learn so many new things about my voice with every class. Even my parents were shocked and happy with the "new" voice I brought back! I LOVE learning about my voice and finding that songs got easier to sing and being able to sing them the way I want to sing them with control... I love feeling invincible when I sing and Matthew has really helped with that. He has made me feel comfortable and most importantly, excited and confident about my singing. So now when I perform, it's smooth sailing and I can walk away from that stage having NO DOUBTS in my performance. Matthew has really helped me to unlock skills I would've never known I had otherwise. He's become someone I know that I can really trust my voice with and take advice from - my family and I wish we had found him sooner! I ALWAYS look forward to attending and learning more about my voice in upcoming classes. Matthew is incredibly talented, very knowledgable and clearly good at what he does. He's helped and is helping me with my success in competitions and I plan for many more! I've achieved a lot of success in my voice through Matthew and I know he is helping me master my voice! I look forward to my growth as a singer! Can't thank him enough! read more

I want to tell you how awesome it has been working with the associate, David McCall, at New York Vocal Coaching on 36th Street. I have been singing on my church's worship team for about nine years and this past July I began to experience difficulties singing in the higher ranges. I began to feel what appeared to be a lump in my throat and decided to have it checked out. On 07/30, I was found to have vocal nodules, or nudes, as described by Brittany Snow on Pitch Perfect. It was then I began vocal therapy and scheduled my first vocal lesson with David. I was unable to sing in the higher ranges like before but that very first lesson completely took its toll on me. I was amazed, astonished, overwhelmed with hope at how within one hour David took me from barely being able to hum without pain to feeling absolutely relaxed, free and confident that I would someday sing like before and even better. Do not hestitate to try working with one of the associates, especially with David, he is an amazing teacher who brings the basics and the talent of singing into a tangible reality for anyone. I thought I was singing correctly all of these years but I was doing it all wrong. I absolutely urge you to try one class with David, it will open your eyes and you will come back for more. read more

I have worked with quite a few vocal teachers, and Justin Stoney is by far the best. Our voices are precious things to us, and because of this it is sometimes difficult to learn to take risks and develop confidence in our gift. Justin has an amazing way of teaching people to find the beauty of thier voice and helping people recognize their inner genius. Also, he REALLY knows his craft, and will teach you what you need to know to understand in order to better your own. Seriously, he really really knows what he is doing. I have been studying with him for 2 months, and I am a completly differnt singer than I was before I started. People stop me to tell me what a great voice I have, that is all thanks to Justin (New York Vocal Coaching) read more

I started taking lessons with NYVC somewhere around March of 2011. Now, it wasn't my first time taking voice lesson, but this time it was different I enjoyed every minute of it, and I was hooked after the first lesson. I've been taking lesson at NYVC (or New York Vocal Coaching) for around a year now, and I've taken lessons with all of their voice teachers. Justin, Julie and David, and they all are an amazingly talented, and caring group of teachers. They don't try to put you into a mold like so many other teachers do (I've been there ) every lesson is like a custom made fitness plan, but for the voice. It's a real relaxed and judgement free environment which is crucial for learning anything, but especially when it comes to voice, at least to me it is, and they provided that environment where I could mess up, and not worry about someone judging me or criticizing me. In fact, if I'm correct they believe that messing up is part of the learning process, and for that environment alone I would recommend them without even having to think about it, but it's much more than that. The progress I made in a very short time I was amazed still am! I did things with my voice, I hit notes that I never thought my voice could even go there, and so effortlessly. Of course I'm still a work in progress, at every lesson I was amazed at how much my teachers know, and how much there is room for me to grow. Their knowledge about the voice and in music in general is infinite, and I mean all of them. Of course, Justin is very well known for his knowledge on voice and music in general (the guy is a genius in everything he does, but especially voice) If you doubt me just check out the videos he posts on YouTube packed with tips on singing and voice, and the way he explains the how and why, even a 5 year old can understand what he is teaching. He just has a gift for teaching, or better yet they all, I mean everyone at NYVC, have a gift and a passion for teaching, and helping you become the best that you can be. I know, I'm rambling here, but I'm just blown away by this talented group of people, and they helped me out a lot in this past year, whether it was technique, or guidance on building my confidence when singing etc etc. I enjoyed every single lesson I've taken with them, and I've learned a ton from them. It's a shame that I'll have to take a break for a while now due to personal stuff I have to take care of, but I'll be back the first chance I get you can bet on it. I can go on for days, but I'll stop here. I just want to say that I've had an amazing experience, and I would recommend NYVC each and everyone of the teachers there (they have teacher for other stuff too like, guitar, piano, and other stuff I'm not sure exactly what, but something about speech etc. I guess the info is on their website) they are a really talented, passionate, caring and down to earth group of people, and I couldn't praise them enough. They are the only teachers I'll go to, and after taking lessons from them I don't think I'll ever be able to go to anyone else. I'm not even going to try. I'm hooked! read more

Just so you all know, I signed up for Yelp just to write this review. I have never EVER in my life had such a great experience. I've worked with plenty of coaches and none were ever anywhere near competent enough to really teach. My first lesson definitely sealed the deal for me. I used to go to a place on kings highway in brooklyn and let me tell you, I was happy for a while because I kept thinking I was making progress. Then my uncle suggested I find a more serious teacher in the city so I searched for teachers, and as much as I don't trust going with the very first google search result, I went against my instincts and tried it out. It had a nice "home" feel to it so that was good. Justin wasn't available all the time so I took a lesson with his associate (David). He was pretty good too. I have no complaints but I will say if you get the chance to get Justin, DO IT!!! I can't tell you how hard I try to get every lesson with him cause he is always booked. Just to put things in perspective, ever since I was a boy, my dream was to sing like the old rock stars (Queen, Journey, Sting, Scorpions, etc...) and for years of struggling to do so, I never accomplished it. My old voice teachers all told me that I'm a baritone and will never be able to hit those high notes like Freddie Mercury. This weighed on me for years and then one lesson with Justin and he changed my life honestly. Aside from being able to talk to him about anything and everything, his ways of teaching are just impressive. He took me all the way up to a D on my FIRST LESSON. I felt like Superman lol. But on a serious note, that's not something every teacher is capable of doing. The lesson I took with David, he told me that he thinks I might have an E or possibly a little higher if I work hard. When I told Justin that at the end of my lesson following David's, he said well David was right cause we went up to an E. In the past 3 months that I've been with Justin, he has done more for me than multiple teachers have over many years. Now that is a teacher, not just all talk and no action like most teachers. The only thing I can say that isn't the most convenient is that they work through email so you can't really schedule anything over the phone. I get why they do it but it's more convenient for someone like me to do things over the phone however, they have an amazing girl there on those emails. She is so on point and documents everything. If it wasn't for her, I'd probably rip my head off working with them over emails but I keep calm only cause of Aleks. She's the one that always answers and she does an incredible job. Bless NYVC. They are a gifted team of people. -Elan D. Kvitko read more

My 1st vocal lesson ever was with Julie. Who shared with me she's an Opera singer. She was super nice and patient with me. I was pretty nervous and self conscious about singing and she was encouraging and warm. I learned some things I never knew about the voice (then again I didn't know much to begin with). Will be signing up for another lesson. read more

So fortunate to have found Kristy as my vocal coach. When I first came to NYVC I was super nervous about it and within 5 mins Kristy made me feel super comfortable and I knew instantly that she was the teacher for me. I've been going weekly for almost 3 months now and I've improved so so much and I couldn't be happier. Kristy is also there for us all (has a fb group for all of her students) outside of the lessons as well and I really do feel like she genuinely cares about each and everyone of us. Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed!!! read more

I started taking voice lessons with Justin and I had NEVER taken voice lessons before. I was learning how to play guitar and writing lyrics so I thought singing would be a great addition to the mix. I am surprised there are only a couple reviews about him! He is incredibly talented and he accompanies you on the piano when you are singing. I learned so much from him and not only about singing but also about myself. He explains everything clearly and is so passionate about his work. He recently expanded his school so there is another voice instructor. He is extremely popular so you may have to wait a couple weeks for an appointment but he has lots of time slots and is accommodating. If you're preparing for an audition or singing for the first time, Justin gives you the everything you need for whatever you are trying to achieve. I wish I still lived in NYC just so I could continue my voice lessons! My experience with him was so memorable, I refuse to take voice lessons with anyone else. Justin dramatically changed my singing voice in a way I never thought was possible. read more

Justin is amazing. There's really no better way to put it. I've been with him since December 2009 and couldn't be more pleased. I had taken lessons with another company right before Justin and had not had the best experience so I came to Justin with a chip on my shoulder. The difference with him was unbelievable. He is just so positive, patient, and helpful. I think I've asked him about 10,000 questions about singing and his advice on auditions, in general. He is always so sweet and eager to help. He has a way of explaining things and helping you to find your voice and what certain things should feel like in your body that totally makes sense! I know he prefers when people pick their own music so they have a connection with it, but I wanted him to help me pick a song that he thought would be good for my voice. He happily acquiesced. Cut to 2 months later, I had a new song that I picked out myself and didn't want to work with the old song anymore. He wasn't frustrated with my flakiness and was just as pleased to work with the new song. It's easy to tell that he loves what he does and it makes it that much better to work with him! Like I said before, long story short, he's amazing. read more

I had time to have only one class in NYC before coming back from vacation. I am a beginner in singing. I am from Brazil and I was looking for belting. I scheduled with JULIE REUMERT and had one of my best experiences of all my trips. She is very professional, has lots of experience, is sensitive and very supportive. She made the most in one class going beyond the belting, answering many questions, and she suggested recording for practicing when I was back home. Just love it! I recommend the school (easy to schedule and great location) and Julie Reumert! read more

I'm a performing rock singer/songwriter in NYC. I've been going to voice lessons on and off for over 10 years, I've had lessons from 3 other teachers prior to Justin - one teacher had a famous artist as a student. With that said, Justin has taken my voice to an incredible place where I can now sing with ease and confidence. After over a year of lessons with Justin every lesson has delivered a marked improvement in the overall quality and control of my voice. I cannot recommend him enough. read more

I started taking voice lessons with New York Vocal Coaching on a whim when I first moved to NY. I was googling voice teachers one day, saw Justin Stoney's name and reviews and just decided to give it a whirl. Little did I know I was making the BEST career decision I've made since moving here. Thanks to New York Vocal Coaching, I have learned the most I ever have as a singer, and as a person. And that includes my previous 10+ years of schooling in theater and voice. Justin is a saint. Like, literally. He is the most positive, inspiring, kind, talented genius I have ever had the pleasure to learn from. He holds himself and New York Vocal Coaching to the highest standards in every way, which makes you want to do the same. He made every other Tuesday at 3:30pm on the Upper West Side a magical, magical time. It was like voice lessons, acting lessons, and life lessons all jam packed into one hour. He never tired of giving me positive encouragement and feedback, especially when I would get frustrated and lose my confidence completely. Which happened a lot. He never gave up on me and always knew how to answer every question I had. I have improved so much in my confidence as a singer and performer since I started. I am SO, so thankful I found New York Vocal Coaching out of all of the potential possibilities out there. read more

They accommodate your individual needs. Your class is like tailor made just for you. All people from the staff to coach are very easy to work with. read more

I came to NYVC as a beginner looking for an outlet for my love of singing and I was lucky enough to be paired with Zac Bradford who is encouraging, knowledgeable, and patient. I have learned so much from Zac about the possibilities my voice has. It's very cool to actually experience how practicing techniques can change and improve your voice and Zac has helped me choose songs to work with my vocal range and goals. Going to a lesson is a highlight of my week because Zac makes exercises fun and challenging and I always leave with plenty of homework that I look forward to. Thank you Zac! NYVC as a whole is an amazing place that offers an encouraging and friendly environment and I love their holistic mission. read more

This happened a couple of years ago. I booked a voice lesson with David for my daughter who was 8 years old at that time. They knew how young she was and said that David has a special talent for dealing with young kids. Oh well, we came to their UWS studio, which was a walk up private apartment on a top floor. I was told to wait on the bench while David tried to get my daughter walk with him into the room. She refused and started to cry. I suggested walking into the room with her, he said no, as it's their policy. She started to cry stronger. He offered her to pet his cat, the cat wasn't interested in being pet and ran down the stairs. He started to yell at somebody in the apartment not to let the cat out, that made my daughter cry harder. We were sitting on a bench in front of the apartment, she was sobbing and I wasn't allowed to walk into the room, David was just standing and watching not trying to say or to do anything, visibly annoyed, still not allowing me to get inside. It was inside an apartment building and he was worried about the noise and the neighbors. I was shocked at apparent lack of professionalism. 15 min later I couldnt let it go any further and said that we were leaving. Then the other man showed up from inside the apartment, I gave him a check for $100, the assistant commented that it was the base rate, and the rate for the missed lesson should be higher for "good service". What good service? What service in the first place? I was outraged and didn't say anything because my daughter was present. I feel I shouldn't have paid them anything in the first place, as their lack of professionalism was outrageously clear. We found a different voice coach whom my daughter loved, for almost a half of their rate, with warm demeanor and with professional studios. Years later I still feel they robbed me and traumatized my daughter. My daughter sings professionally now, performing often in Carnegie Hall and in Lincoln Center. I came across their emails and remembered about this unfortunate experience and felt I need to warn the other parents. Stay away, there are better voice coaches in NYC, with less ego and better attitude. read more