Ep. 59 "Musical Theatre Audition Songs" - Voice Lessons To The World

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

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[@RayRenati]

This was some of the best advice I’ve heard in years. Spot on.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Glad you enjoyed it, Ray! -NYVC

[@ronaleenjezcamanio6871]

Rigggghhhhht 🥺

[@RoseCarmelStella]

Sierra Boggess is my all-time favorite singer !

[@charlottequinn3835]

He said "You are enough" and I just askdjfjdosusbx

[@seansimpson7879]

great advice i have college auditions in a few weeks this will definitely help

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Hi Sean! Thank you so much for your support! Justin is so glad you enjoy VLTTW and we're all wishing you well on your auditions!

[@SerinaSunChannel]

Thank you for the tips teacher! While listening to you, and noting your advise, I can't help but think you resemble a little with the likes of Leonardo D.! Haha

[@PS-sg4er]

Did you see the Leo parody Justin did? It's here on KZbin. Check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZemeaWff7SfbpI

[@oliviachoi8709]

So inspirational and informative video! I am not a professionally trained musical performer or singer but I do tv commercial modelling and acting work in Australia. I'got an email from my agent that there will be a musical audition and was asked if I'm interested in trying. I love love singing and music but feel very sad that I know almost nothing about musical singing and performing. Hope I live in NY and have a chance to have a lesson with you in person. When I think about music and singing, there is always indescribable feeling in my heart ( kind of butterfly feeling?). You are so lucky Justin! please keep inspiring us! From Olivia in Australia ( just subscribed your channel today :) )

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Beautiful message Olivia, we appreciate all of your support and dedication to the art of singing and VLTTW. We are so glad to be a part of your vocal journey! :)

[@ronaleenjezcamanio6871]

KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO, SUPERSTAR 🌟

[@marrlusa]

Great videos! Could you make a video about the whistle tone? It would be very interesting.

[@PS-sg4er]

Whistle voice kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWaWXn1qn7ZgjJo

[@nataliescovermusicswitzerland]

The green fits you well Justin! Also I ve improved my English going through all your helpful vocal instructions' videos! Thanks a lot!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Woo! Super cool that the videos helped you with English too! :D -NYVC

[@sambou6286]

Every word that Justin said in this advice is worth a million dollar!! It comes from someone who cares about the world! sometimes I think what if Justin was the President?😊, The world will be more harmonious and a way better place!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Justin appreciates your very kind words! -NYVC

[@stevetournay6103]

This is interesting. I'm in a karaoke competition right now, and the song selection structure you advocate is pretty much how I take qualifiers...

[@ronaleenjezcamanio6871]

SO MUCH LOVE FROM THE PHILIPPINES 💚

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

💙💙💙 -NYVC

[@pammellasantana]

Sir, you are amazing! I keep looking for songs to sing on auditions, and I find a bunch of suggestion of musics, that normaly don't fit my voice and, even though you didn't actually suggested any song, this has been the most helpful answer I've found since I've started looking, so thank you very very much!

[@luciedanielle93]

Thank you! You are amazing!!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

+Lucie Howells Thanks for your support! :)

[@AvalonMorley]

I recognized myself in your description of the person "scrambling around," looking for something different, less widely known, and that seems a good fit with the show or character the audition is for. Fortunately, I haven't ended up auditioning with any of the ('ever so brilliant') options I come up with, for the reasons you give (not prepared enough to feel really comfortable and confident with it, among others), as well as the fact I often either can't find the sheet music at all (sometimes because it's not published, as with the songs from AMOUR, which I love), or can't find it in the key I need (as with "Cry Like the Wind," from DO RE MI--I learned it from the Encores recording with Heather Headly, which was just about perfect for me, but found that in the original score, Nancy Dussault had sung it enough higher that I couldn't do well by it, not having the capability to transpose it). In any case, I really need to put serious thought and research into finding songs that fit your criteria, and then work hard with a coach until they're completely part of me, and me of them. I especially like what you said about NOT aiming to "impress"; that, I think, can really help, fostering a good attitude for these brief encounters. Thanks so much for your prodigious help and instruction here! (Wish I could come study with you or an associate, but I'm far away from NYC.)

[@teairrahthomas175]

He lowkey looks like Leonardo Decaprio

[@beurrewilliams2386]

He high key falsetto looks like Leo lol

[@thomasmallia8616]

Mixed with the guy from Jurassic Park.

[@PS-sg4er]

Did you see the Leo parody Justin did? It's here on KZbin. Check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZemeaWff7SfbpI

[@deniseglickler8683]

He is adorable, isn't he?

[@QvQrjun]

I am string player, so I will never be in the singing audition, but it was very helpful. Thank you😆

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Great to hear it 준 ! - NYVC

[@officalfoxbox13]

This video couldn't of come at a better time.

[@officalfoxbox13]

Thanks for your help

[@TonyDelic1997]

This was amazing! It helps a lot. I hope to take a voice lesson with you or your staff in the near future!

[@DJ-CPN]

"You are enough" good point there.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

:) 💙 -NYVC

[@Sgtkerororo]

Your so awesome! SO much great tips thanks wish I lived in New York so I can see more broadways

[@FreedomKat]

I wish I had this advice long ago! thanks...Great advice!

[@joegallo3381]

Excellent video. I totally agree with everything you've said.

[@LittleMiss456]

This is really great advice. Thanks!!

[@DanishF]

I have made most of these mistakes. This is all great advice. Thank you!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

You're welcome! More coming next month! -NYVC

[@pamlee695]

Thank you so much! This was so helpful!

[@ChristopherJereza]

Justin!!! Ive finally narrowed my audition material to six songs, as you suggested, but my binder is still blue! WHAT DO I DO?

[@TrueAriel101]

Don't beat it up like a tackling dummy ;)

[@juspreetkaur2504]

Are "Wonderful, Wonderful Day"(Seven Brides for Seven Brothers), "The Heart is Slow to Learn" (Dracula), "It Might as Well Be Spring" (State Fair), or "The Oldest Orphan in the John Grier Home" (Daddy Long Legs) considered overused (overplayed) songs?

[@akadc15]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@faithmynameisfaith6731]

What do you think would be a good part to play for a 12 to 13 year old girl?

[@ChristieAnnMusic]

I don't want to be a theater singer, but my life has so much drama in it, I thought this video might still be helpful.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We hope you liked it Christie! -NYVC

[@ADel-mm2zp]

Fabulous advice

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

You're fabulous! -NYVC

[@chulissmartin]

thank you, for all the great information.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank YOU for your support for Justin and VLTTW! Stay tuned :)

[@PaulTheillusionist]

Great video filed with valuable advice.

[@thesmileyone1]

this helped me so much! thank you!! :)

[@KRUDDYMUSICIAN]

Auditioning for Guys and Dolls in a few months. 2 songs of conflicting styles. I really want to be either Sky or Nathan, so I was thinking The MusicMan. So either Marian the Librarian, or The Sadder but Wiser Girl. But I would like a ballad. Close Every Door from Joseph? Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

[@DavidBello]

Where is this show playing?

[@jonahkhalley]

ALSO, AND THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! If you're auditioning for Sondheim, sing Sondheim! Peace✌️

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Great note, Jonah! -NYVC

[@HanselJesusMoyaRivera]

taking notes.

[@AndyChesterton]

Nice video, what you say is so true.

[@jcgarcia8718]

Hey Justin! Can you do a video on Whistle Register? Is it something that only Women can do, can males do it too? Thanks in advance!

[@PS-sg4er]

Whistle voice kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWaWXn1qn7ZgjJo

[@brettcotov6829]

I'm going to an audition and i am going to sing one song glory from rent ( its is 8 pages long ). should i keep that one song in a binder for the pianist to play or should i just have loose sheet music? thanks

[@egemyorulmaz3186]

use sticky tape to stick pages together accordingly. works every time

[@oliviakempster2105]

Never have just loose sheets your acconpanist will hate you hahaha binders are the only way to go

[@suzostar3874]

Would Ado Annie from 'Oklahoma!' go with an upbeat traditional piece do you think?

[@robbiewasabi7772]

thank you... you're amazing!!!!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

+Robbie Wasabi Thank you for your kind words!

[@roxannemarie7856]

I will audition for musical threate at NYFA and i'm so nervous because i have a lot of songs in my mind and i don't know what to chose.. I wanted to chose from Wicked but you are right, everybody chose that....Ughhh

[@maceyjohnson6035]

Is hallelujah considered overplayed? It's not in Broadway, but it is a pretty famous song.

[@2001remzi]

+Macey Johnson Isn't it on Shrek: The Musical? And singing Hallelujah would be nice because it's actually a pretty strong emotionally and musically. If you can sing it well it'd be pretty effective!

[@aidenplayford9586]

+Ahmet R YILDIRIM it's not in shrek the musical

[@2001remzi]

aiden Playford Oh my gosh! I still haven't seen it (I'm gonna see it tomorrow international tour is in Istanbul btw) I'm sorry for such misinformation :( However, if it's not mandatory to sing a Broadway song and if you can sing Hallelujah I'd say go for it because it's pretty hard and if you can handle it *BOOM*

[@SongRainbows]

I know this is a late response but I totally disagree with the responses to your comment! Hallelujah is actually known as one of the most covered songs of all time! It's WAY over-done :)

[@KatelynCoon]

Thank you Great advice!!!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank YOU Katelyn for your kind words and support! Stay tuned :)

[@sky_w.h.t9831]

Thx a lot!!

[@GREENROOMMUSICAL]

u might love our song "It's All About Me"

[@zdzdzdzd6006]

What do you think about My Man from Funny Girl. I have been singing that song for like 6 years and I think I am pretty good at it and I have audition for next week.

[@juandiegofreireflorez3680]

What about Funny girl? Im Sorry, i havent even graduated from high school yet , But Im willing to Enter to the NYU, musical théâtre major And Im thinking of "Don't rain on my parade" for my audition but maybe Thats too... Safe and obvious...

[@rachelrlk2815]

Would the Sister song for the Rogers and Hammerstein Cinderella be considered a Contemporary piece for a Broadway audition? I'm looking for a good uptempo contemporary song for a musical theater audition.

[@DovahkiinMaster172]

Any suggestions for a base contemporary upbeat piece for me to sing at my High School Musical audition. I'm really hoping to get Troy the lead. Need some directing to songs here.

[@deniseforkin6442]

thx for the help

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank YOU for your support for Justin and VLTTW! Stay tuned :)

[@teddyrose_countrysinger]

Hello I am just a regular guy singing but I sing a lot of opera and musical songs and wanted to start auditioning but before that I wanted to get training in operatic singing as that's what I've found my voice in but money is an issue and my question is do you know where I can pursue this dream?

[@PS-sg4er]

I know an affordable teacher. Are you still looking?

[@alexandruali9073]

Hi can I send you a voice recording? mine to find out what kind of voice I have

[@stutichoudhary3575]

you offer great advice justin, btw r u on face book

[@lisettegrzn]

I want to study with you!!!

[@PS-sg4er]

You can! Justin's vocal training course: voicelessonstotheworld.com/page/vocal_course It's fabulous and affordable. Passing the word!

[@tiarra.]

What type of song should a 12 year old girl with a higher voice use

[@alissalauren4103]

betahigh2468 LOL don't rain on my parade was my go to 😊

[@loganlikestolaugh1541]

TheTiarra depends are you a soprano or a second soprano? it all depends on your range as well but if you are young I’d suggest looking at Disney songs or other broadways songs that mainly child roles

[@hannahlove4575]

I just have a vocal question Justin; Lately my voice has been doing weird stuff and I'm getting very concerned. I've been having to clear my throat often, Ive had to belt a lot more to get notes out such as the louder one in defying gravity (emphasis one the ing because that's where ive had to belt). Is this jus my voice being weird or should I see a doctor? I'm 15 and in theatre at my school, not singing too often and this has been going on since about December. Help please??!?

[@MaikoYakuta]

Does this also apply to drama school auditions too, because i keep on hearing contradicting opinions on drama school audition songs .

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Probably! But to have Mr. Stoney answer your question directly, you can join his KZbin live chat! More info in our Community Tab! -NYVC

[@haveaniceday2987]

do you have suggestion for genie? thanks in advance

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

This is a question for your voice teacher who knows your voice. -NYVC

[@annaelizabeth5536]

i'm auditioning for Peter Pan in a few days at my school. Any suggestions for songs i can sing? i'm 13 and a soprano. :-)

[@angiecatmeow8892]

I'm auditioning for a school showcase this year we won't have a full play but 6 short skits. I have to do extremely well because if I get the part I quickly have to get a failing grade up to be in it

[@mayamoryoussef3117]

Is Tale as old as time overdone?

[@lauratorres-hu8jt]

I'm trying out for Wednesday in the adams family what is a good song?

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

This is a question for your voice teacher who knows your voice. -NYVC

[@loganlikestolaugh1541]

laura torres think of songs in minor chromatic scales and songs that are very dark any mysterious

[@jedirhodes188]

@newyorkvocalcoach is it okay if I sing a song originally sung by a girl?

[@leeyandrogyny5362]

I would think so.

[@brothersistergaming233]

What are the BEST audition pieces for a Young Boy to sing?

[@ycp4194]

Spelling theatre two ways in one video XD

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

🤪 -NYVC

[@GREENROOMMUSICAL]

some of you might love the musical song It's all about me

[@hikkipedia]

That was amazing advice, thank you!