Ep. 78 "Messa Di Voce - To Indeed Be A ‘God’"

Messa Di Voce is one of the most difficult and exciting singing skills. Singers who master this ability literally sound “divine”! In Episode 78, Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching talks about how to sing Messa Di Voce and offers tips and exercises for mastering this skill. Enjoy Voice Lessons To The World!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction & Today's Question
1:16 What is Messa Di Voce
1:59 Why Should We Learn It?
3:17 Today's Song Example - "Bring Him Home"
4:32 Pillar 1: Breath Control
5:22 Pillar 2: Pitch Control
6:14 Pillar 3: Compression Control
7:23 Pillar 4: Larynx Control
8:11 Pillar 5: Resonance Control
9:08 Vocal Exercise - Messa Di Voce
12:36 Justin Stoney's Vocal Benediction, Resources, & Information
13:58 Manny Cooner
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[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

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[@HonestVocalCoach]

I am currently teaching a student about Messa Di Voce and your explaination is so very well structured. Thank you as always.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We're so glad this helped! :D -NYVC

[@mrqu6]

1.Breath control 2.Pitch control 3.Compression control 4.Larynx control 5.Reasonance control

[@ChristopherDavidMitchell]

All I can say for sure is... This man IS a vocal God. What a legend!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Chris Mitchell Takes one to know one Chris!!!

[@PS-sg4er]

He truly IS! Have you heard Justin's range and how different he can make his voice sound. You got see this. Amazing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-2hKNph56Kmpqqe

[@Illuminouscatter]

notes I took to help you: Messa Di Voce is extremely coveted skill. It means sing one note soft to loud to soft. The five pillars of Messa DI Voce are: 1. Breath Control: not blast the air to achieve loudness 2. Pitch Control: trying to stay on same note 3. Compression control: soft sounds not be airy or even falsetto and loud sounds not to be squeezed at all 4. Larynx control: larynx tends to go lower when loud and high when soft. aim to minimize this as much as possible 5. Resonance Control: don't only go outward to get louder and stronger. increase resonance to increase volume Exercise: HAH-EH-EE-EH-HAH HAH Your videos have been so helpful. especially in this lonely time.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank you for this these amazing notes, Akilan! We're so glad you enjoy the show and that it has been life giving for you! 💙 -NYVC

[@SpencerMusicSchool]

Want to thank you immensely Justin for your outstanding vocal videos. As a vocal industry coach myself.. one knows that most vocal coaches are locked at the piano having to accompany students, while trying teach correct breathing, resonance placing, intonation, etc. I love that I can cue up specific exercises quickly from your videos and have my students do them. I assign besides my own vocal exercises and breathwork and health maintenance many of your videos for homework. I have seen truly astounding breakthroughs with students.. All my students enjoy your fun and sometimes silly approach and the handsome Leo persona also helps... Like me you do your best to make singing fun while teaching the science of sound. I'm amazed how when I test my students on placement such as difference between chest, head, falsetto, etc they retain and understand. Keep up the great work, and my best to NYVC..and all my vocalists friends in NY on Bway, Opera and Cabaret/Jazz.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thanks again for another great comment. -NYVC

[@tiziananegrello537]

Hi, Justin! I'm Tiziana, an Italian singer and a vocal coach since years. I really want to thank you for your wonderful, enthusiastic support to me, and teaching me to explain better the wonder of singing to my students!! Sometimes it's so difficult to transmit and explain them some dynamics and singing concepts!?! Thanks to your explanations and support I can be more exaustive and deeper in my teaching them how to adquire the magic of the voice! Never found a singer or a vocal coach in Italy to explain singing like YOU do! But I'm sure you know this!! And for this reason I'm translating some of your episodes to my students, who don''t speak English, every time we need it. THANKS so much!! Love you for what you're doing!!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Wow! We will share your incredible comment with Justin! Thank you Tiziana! -NYVC

[@tiziananegrello537]

It's so amazing to find your answer! ✨😃 Thank you!!!! 🙏💓

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

One of the best explanations of this difficult exercise.

[@Bhupeshmusic]

Hi Justin; your ability to teach is amazing. You're the God of teaching 😉👍

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Justin really appreciates your kind words, Bhupesh! -NYVC

[@gaijin134]

Excellent lesson Justin. Many thanks. The world sounds a little bit better with every one of your videos.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

gaijin134 Make A Joyful Noise gaijin134! :)

[@petersoar2886]

This is the secret to making bringing riffs and runs to life as well.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Ah! Awesome note, Peter! -NYVC

[@denniskent_]

beautiful singing of "Bring Him Home" Justin!!

[@PS-sg4er]

He is an amazing singer. Have you heard Justin's range and how different he can make his voice sound. You got see this. Amazing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-2hKNph56Kmpqqe

[@geespar1]

This is pure gold - no, platinum in fact

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Ha! We appreciate your kind words Gee! -NYVC

[@darksidessj25]

I'm currently working on Messa Di Voce. It makes your voice sound so freaking awesome. It's air control and chord closure working together in harmony. Lip trills helps you so well with under standing air flow. If you want to start to under stand this start there. I did lip trills 2 hrs a day at first and just lip trills tell I understood what they where doing.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Wow! That's dedication! -NYVC

[@metmist2638]

Como adoro a éste tipo y a éste canal... Lecciones invaluables.

[@benjamingoldstein1111]

"I can place it wherever the heck I want." Pawns on the piano.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

:D -NYVC

[@JamesSCameron1]

Can't wait to watch this later

[@MarkBennett007]

You are such a genuine and Great Coach ..... well done that man Bravo!!!

[@izell6316]

That thunder scared the hell out of me.

[@heyyyyy1111]

+Never Not Inspired HAHAHA me too! did you have on headphones?!!! I jumped my heart racing

[@vata3835]

Same here

[@DihelsonMendonca]

I almost died !

[@louicindaOldriginal]

OMG.. THIS THUNDER.. I ALMOST DIED 😂😂.. POWERFUL VIDEO

[@graanujas]

you are brilliant, thanks for all these videos.

[@angelocuenca5792]

one of my favorite vocal exercise...taught by the best vocal coach!😸

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Justin appreciates your kind words, Angelo! :) -NYVC

[@francescaviceconti3770]

Caro J.Stoney you're more than a good vocal couch; YOU'RE INSPIRATIONAL... Grazie!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Justin greatly appreciates your kind words! -NYVC

[@mattisjam]

Incredible teacher.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Justin is so appreciative of your support James! -NYVC

[@hernanpangia7593]

You are the best of all. Thank you!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Justin appreciates your kind words! :) -NYVC

[@TheNinoAlves]

amazing, i discovered this channel by this video, and i will start his playlist from zero to review some singing concepts, learn new concepts and practice english...hell yeah :)

[@AlexHime1]

You're the vocal hero! Best channel on youtube

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

AlexHime1 Thanks for your support! :) We're wishing you blessings on your vocal journey!

[@lambforever2455]

It covers a lot of dynamics!

[@charlievan4029]

Justin, you are the bomb! So much stuff I didn't know. All of it spot on and so practical. I have sung for years. Popular music on stage, and worship music in church. Even have taken lessons over the years. Never learned any of the intense technique you espouse. You know so much, and all of it legit, not bs. Thank you so much. I am a 58 yr old male, and I, like so many of us, try to sing the high stuff (Journey, Foreigner etc). I suspect at this age, it is not realistic to think I could or should be able to do that effectively. What say you?

[@beyzee8516]

Came here straight from Beyonce's Dangerously in love performance in Rotterdam. No wonder that woman is a vocal BEAST! 👑

[@marlinhenry9953]

Haha I also thought of her when I saw the tittle of this video

[@Subha403]

Gosh I wish I could listen to you singing the whole song...it was just BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!! Please do a cover if you can and put it on your channel!

[@robertopiccolo9854]

Justin your lessons are amazing! You're very professional, clear and funny! I'm improving exponentially thanks to your perfect lessons ( I also follow a vocal teacher in my city ). Thank you for sharing your knowledge 😃

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thanks for watching. More coming next month! -NYVC

[@childlikewoes12]

notes for myself messa di voce : to let your voice go from soft to loud important components - breath control - pitch control (be mindful because it tends to be hard when doing the same pitch) - compression control - larynx control (minimizing laryngeal movement)

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

😃 -NYVC

[@anthonyhenrysmith]

loved this wonderful lesson

[@malgosianowak]

Great lesson! Thank you. And enjoyed your sense of humour so much!

[@user-wc6gz7re8n]

How relieved my body is after this, thanks man!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

So happy this went well for you, Fire! :D -NYVC

[@beforeourveryeyes]

I just love you, Thank you, so much. Nina

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Hi Nina!! Thanks so much for your support! -NYVC

[@joburnette1660]

I am so impressed with Justn's lessons!

[@PS-sg4er]

And have you heard him sing? Oh my god. Amazing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-2hKNph56Kmpqqe

[@MorganMMIX]

Wow this is so tough to do, I can't do it without messing up my vibrato x_x But with a great coach like this, I feel like I could this someday

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

MorganMMIX We believe in you MorganMMIX!

[@annne023]

This is always something I wanted to try learning, but never fully understood how to approach. Thanks a ton!

[@JitskeTrijntje]

Awesome presentation, thanks a lot for your efforts to let us better sing.

[@ctprods8653]

THANK YOU SO MUCH Mr,, now I can use Messa Di Voce :)

[@allyjk]

THOU ART THE MASTER OF MESSA DI VOCE :)

[@PS-sg4er]

YES! Have you heard Justin's range and how different he can make his voice sound. You got see this. Amazing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-2hKNph56Kmpqqe

[@andresduranmaillo4320]

Thank you!!! It's great!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thanks for watching! -NYVC

[@manuelv.6225]

Man! When someone shows me something new I always come to you to understand it. I'm going to look at your vocal course. ☺️👍

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Yes, the vocal course is fabulous. voicelessonstotheworld.com/page/vocal_course -NYVC

[@GIjoeFan1976]

And he is definitely A god! And a gift from GOD... I only learned about this when I sang you raise me up...and the very last UP a sang like this! My teacher didn't tell me what this was or meant so I didn't know it was a technique....another program teaches this but differently than how he is doing it here both are I am sure going to be beneficial now that I can use both of these...so great as offen as he does in these videos that he shows the uses in songs! He is truly a blessing! Oh so it's a crescendo and a decrescendo?

[@roymayh3819]

Excellent, excellent, excellent

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

💙😄 -NYVC

[@ro_llamazares]

Thank you so much! You are amazing

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thanks for watching, Ro! -NYVC

[@pl8529]

Yup i can do that easily even i just came to know what it is Thanks to justin i was watching your video about all my problems for singing i dont have any personal teacher no one can teach better than you Thank you justin for these lesson

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Great work, PI! And thanks for watching! We have lots of episodes for you and we hope they help! Keep up the awesome work! We’re here for you! -NYVC

[@pl8529]

@@NewYorkVocalCoaching Thanks sir justin🤗

[@AlexiosPsy]

I actually used this technique when I was practicing "On The Street Where You Live", and didn't even know it had a name. 😅 It's very helpful with some traditional musical theatre songs, when you need to find the balance between lightness and strength. Instead of making the chorus sound too belty or too weak, I was using Messa Di Voce. 😁

[@0xSimple]

This is a nice video that make me learn something usefully. Thank you. I love your videos!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Awesome! So glad to hear it Jie! Keep up the good work! -NYVC

[@VenusLover17]

You are a great singer. Thanks so much

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank you for watching, Fer! :) -NYVC

[@nathygilber]

hahaha the THUNDER scares me to the BONES! Thanks Justin for this tutorial! You are amazing..

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

YOU are amazing Nathy! -NYVC

[@Nailgunskater]

I'm a Lyrical Tenor. I can do the Pitch part OK, I can fight tension in the voice as I go up in volume, however: I feel like the difference between soft and loud is really small. I know breath control can help this some. I definitely support my singing from below. Dramatic singers have 0-10 range and I feel like I have 0-3! I know that doesn't really matter. Microphones help! I'll work on it more! Thanks for another amazing video.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Messa Di Voce will really help you, Nail! -NYVC

[@lambforever2455]

Ah now I understood the definition. Another great video

[@sofiakernok]

Super helpful thanks Justin

[@Tieg]

I've heard this term thrown around a lot and sort of understood it, but this was the best definition I've heard of it by far.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Tieg Johnson So pleased to bring some clarity to the subject! Thank you Tieg!

[@Nepalworktechnical]

You are really very helpful..!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

+Ramesh Kumar Sharma So glad the videos are helping you!

[@sasapavsic5686]

Sounds gr8. Well explained with examples and exceecises.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thanks for your kind words Sasa! - NYVC

[@hikeoganessian1482]

This lesson was especially important for me because of it's need in church solo's (Orthodox Christian chants and song prayers).. I 'll have to look into your home study lessons....I have bought many others already, but you seem to speak in an expression of simple science..... and you make science as a background when you put the entertainment element of the explanation, including the inclusion of you palm and piano, at the front of your presentations.. Anyways it keep me interested and I am using your ideas such as using gween gween as a tool for practicing. Thanks again to you and your team Jason..

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thanks so much, Hike! We're so glad this helped you and that Justin's way really works for your learning style! This is amazing news! :) -NYVC

[@Daria-Kurilko]

Thanks for the great exercises!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank YOU for watching, Genius! We're so glad they are helpful! -NYVC

[@leiseaangeles3818]

You are amazing!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

YOU are amazing! -NYVC

[@Indiia]

Love yaa! Thanks !!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

💙🎶 -NYVC

[@orionsector]

Interesting...I didn't know this was a "thing". I'm pretty sure I can do this myself. Never really thought anything of it... Now that you describe this technique, my 2 favorite singers of all time, Josh Groban is very good at this. Also, Whitney Houston in her prime.

[@chrischeng500]

divine voice u have

[@PS-sg4er]

He does! Have you heard Justin's range and how different he can make his voice sound. You got see this. Amazing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-2hKNph56Kmpqqe

[@alexandradiaz808]

This exercise is so hard. Makes me sweat every time I do it. Whew.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Woo Hoo!! Keep up the super great work Alexandra! -NYVC

[@neyo509]

Dude, you are so BAUSS! Frkn awesome man. Totes Malotes.

[@ogulcandogan5317]

Really nice job:)

[@yujuch.9477]

thx from south korea. it is really detail and helpful. :D

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank YOU for your awesome support! Happy happy singing, from NYVC!

[@tiaf-thisisafricafoundatio2116]

Justin's Videos deserve more views...I can't stop thinking u Justin cos u've transformed my personality within few days of knowing u. I'm in Nigeria but will like to have a one on one vocal coaching with u in New York however ve never visited the US . Wat re my chances?

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Hi Tiaf! If you'd like to set up a voice lesson with Justin for in person or online, you can email our Administrative Staff at [e-mail]! -NYVC

[@Bocapreto]

My hometown!

[@leahyodico9818]

Awesome

[@Bhupeshmusic]

Brilliant 👍❤️

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thanks for watching! We're so glad you like it! 💙 -NYVC

[@yeniarivarola]

Gracias. Your are a sunshine

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Justin appreciates your kind words Yenia! :) -NYVC

[@U.N.763]

Justin is my god❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ i love justin so sweet

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We're so glad you liked this episode Uttaran! -NYVC

[@bradleymonroe6443]

Now that is an opera singer's key.

[@gandharvamusic1658]

Congrats! Nice tips!!!! Greetings from Argentina. 🙏

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Hi Gandharva! Thanks so much for watching! So glad to have you with us! -NYVC

[@ktkungfutaichi]

@@NewYorkVocalCoaching 🙏🙏🙏

[@louicindaOldriginal]

OMG THIS THUNDER.. I ALMOST DIED 😂😂POWERFUL VIDEO 🔥🔥

[@neilbonavita8623]

Justin, you are amazing in your way of explaining Messa di Voce. It's so clear and really helpful. I love following you and your advice. Thank you, thank you! God, was that a great lesson!

[@VenusLover17]

Thanks so much

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We're so glad you enjoyed it! -NYVC

[@hlqa7938]

thanx!

[@edwardmellett555]

This man loves a V-neck t-shirt. Also great videos :)

[@christopheryoeurng3722]

I learned these as crescendos

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

It can and should go both ways Chris! - NYVC

[@into.the.wood.chipper.]

The lightning made me jump, hehe.

[@mikaika007]

👍 👌

[@korvmedmos979]

Super helpful

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

WOO HOO! -NYVC

[@BurningBushPedagogy]

I am God, bur those thunders were extremely fun and perfectly placed.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

😄 -NYVC

[@dennisbunarta1190]

Young leonardo dcaprio.. Love this lesson man

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Dennis! :D -NYVC

[@icyer6080]

💚

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

💙 -NYVC

[@SAZIZMUSIC]

Now i understand why does Andrea Bocelli sounds so heavenly!!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

😇 -NYVC

[@bogdankudyrko1849]

When doing messa di voce thru the passagio, let's say middle C and higher do I start in heady production and swell to chesty production or do I swell in the same configuration? Thanks !

[@graiionnk.8261]

I cant' sing but this info is very useful to me

[@kerrylamb1007]

thanks justin - no easy feat-yet

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thanks for watching, Kerry! -NYVC

[@Jezzabeleuphoria]

Why can't I unsee you as Leonardo Dicaprio!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Lol! Check out our video "Leonardo DiCaprio Voice Lessons" -NYVC

[@gracewaltzersinger]

So comprehensive about this important subject. Thank you so much.

[@paullau2848]

Grace Choi uri.

[@enterrando-castelos2234]

eu quero me casar contigo cara kkkkkk melhor professor

[@eightfacts8889]

ohhhhhhhhhhh s2

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

😄 -NYVC

[@LauraelenaGomezvoltan-ee4rm]

How with an "extraordinary" maestro as you are; ones can loose power, energy. interest; so well and planned explained; fantastic, magic. Hard to say you are better than other " maestros" I would like your opinion about " open the ribs; I think " appoggio" is ja,ja😅 like the secret hidden among the ribs. "THE LORD OF THe A PPOGGIO) 😅 .

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Hi Laurael! Check out Episode 92 of Voice Lessons To The World! -NYVC

[@chyshee6551]

Note for myself 9:32

[@notyourdaddy2148]

i can only do it when using my tuner lol still surprised myself :)

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

COOL! 😃 -NYVC

[@bernardodelatorre5243]

Messa di voce is the clásical way of teaching how to find your resonators and stenght them, of course thats placement.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

It's definitely a great way to do those things! -NYVC