Episode summary

In this episode, Steve Giles sits down with vocal coach Justin Stoney to discuss what makes a truly great voice lesson, how joy is inseparable from singing, the value of imitation as a learning tool & why the human spirit can never be replaced by AI when it comes to singing.

What we cover

• Why vocal fold coordination is often the missing piece in voice training
• The difference between judgmental and creative mindsets in singing
• How to deliver victory in every voice lesson
• The role of imitation in developing vocal versatility
• Joy as transcendent and inseparable from singing
• Customisation as the foundation of effective teaching

Watch the full video

YouTube : https://youtube.com/@wehelpsingerspod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mjWrEYI7gMT5gnBL9FDIq?si=ve8_6UrJT5iy7zEgSqjeGg

Links & resources

Justin Stoney: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com

We Help Singers: https://www.wehelpsingers.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wehelpsingers

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Credits

Guest: Justin Stoney

Host: Steve Giles

Editor: Vedrana Katanic

Producers: Luke Nederveen, Jono Hewlett-Davies