​Dr. Justin John Moniz, Associate Director of Vocal Performance and Coordinator of Vocal Pedagogy at NYU Steinhardt, has been honored with the 2024–2025 NYU Steinhardt Teaching Excellence Award—one of the school’s highest distinctions. This prestigious recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to teaching, mentorship, and curriculum development.

This April, Justin returned to The Town Hall in NYC as an esteemed finals judge for both the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella and the International Championship of High School A Cappella. For the past 11 years, Justin has served as a judge a various Varsity Vocal competitions across the United States. Millions of people saw the true story of the ICCA tournament in the hit movie Pitch Perfect (and the follow-up story in the sequels, Pitch Perfect 2 and Pitch Perfect 3)— now the highest-grossing music comedy film series ever.

Justin’s article, “Managing a Private Practice: Strategies for Client Retention” is featured in the May/June Issue of the Journal of Singing. In this article, Justin investigates how voice teachers can enhance their private practice and support long-term client success.

Justin was recently named the Artistic Director of ArtsBridge Summer Contemporary Vocal Performance program. ArtsBridge offers high school singers intensive voice study with faculty from top college programs. Under Justin’s leadership, the inaugural season will be held from July 19-August 1, 2025 at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory.

Justin’s article, “The Foundations of Mariachi Singing: A Pedagogic Investigation of Stylistically Informed Techniques” is featured in the March/April Issue of the Journal of Singing. In this article, Justin and co-author Paulina Villarreal investigate the technical skill sets required for authentic Mariachi performance.

Justin was recently named the 2025 Ellen Faull Master Teacher by the National Association of Teachers of Singing. The Ellen Faull Master Teacher is named in honor of the great American operatic soprano and voice teacher. Ellen Faull was primarily associated with New York City Opera, where she sang from 1947 until 1978 and created the role of Abigail Borden in Jack Beason’s opera, Lizzie Borden. After her retirement from the opera stage, she taught singing at Sarah Lawrence College, the Manhattan School of Music, and the Juilliard School. 

Justin’s article, “Examining Ethics in the Voice Teaching” is featured in the January/February Issue of the Journal of Singing. In this article, Justin discusses the value of understanding ethics in voice teaching and offers educators a five-part paradigm to support the implementation of ethical practices in the voice studio setting

Voice student Donna Vivino will play limited run in Broadway's Hell's Kitchen in December 2024. Vivino is currently the standby for Jersey, the role created by Tony nominee Shoshana Bean, in the Alicia Keys musical. The December 11 performance will mark Vivino’s final show in the Tony-nominated production.

Justin’s article, “The Corrective Exercise Continuum as a Paradigm for Vocal Conditioning” is featured in the November/December Issue of the Journal of Singing. In this article, Justin investigates the benefits of science-informed practice through the lens of The Corrective Exercise Continuum and offers singer-specific considerations for vocal conditioning.

Justin was named one of Hawaii’s “Most Admired Leaders” by Pacific Business News (PBN) for his work as Executive Director of Hawaii Performing Arts Festival. PBN celebrates Hawaii leaders who are making significant contributions in their companies and their communities. This award recognizes the top business leaders in the private and nonprofit sectors of Hawaii.

Justin’s article, “Constructive Collaboration in the Voice Studio: Pedagogic Considerations for Building Contemporary Commercial Voices” is featured in the September/October Issue of the Journal of Singing. The article addresses how voice teachers might implement various pedagogic tools to assist in both technical assessment and collaborative approaches for building unique and sustainable practices with contemporary commercial singers.

Justin was recently named a Master Teacher by the National Association of Teachers of Singing. In June 2025, he will be a part of the NATS Intern Program in Louisville, Kentucky. The NATS Intern Program is an innovative and immersive experience that seeks to pair expert and recognized master teachers with early-career members of NATS. For more information, visit: https://www.nats.org/nats-intern-program.html

As music director and conductor of Hawaii Performing Arts Festival’s production of Little Women: The Broadway Musical, Justin received great acclaim for his work at the podium. 365Kona writes, “…and a world–class orchestra masterfully conducted by Justin John Moniz, this is an evening to remember.”

On December 14, Justin returns to Panama City to join the Panama City Symphony in “Holiday by the Bay: The Magical Sounds of Christmas with Justin John Moniz,” The program includes over two hours of holiday favorites and showstoppers under the baton of Maestro Sergey Bogza. For tickets: panamacitysymphony.org.

Following three years of service as Vice President and Chair of Student Auditions, Justin steps into the role of President of the NATS-NYC Chapter, effective May 2024. NATS-NYC is New York City’s chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). The organization promotes excellence in vocal performance and teaching in all styles of music by offering opportunities to further knowledge and skills in the areas of voice education, voice science, musician wellness and practical applications of scientific research to musical performance.

Justin presents his voice research at the Pan-European Voice Conference in Santander, Spain, this September, alongside co-author, Kevin Wilson. His paper, “A Vowel Driven Approach to Register Manipulation in Contemporary Musical Theatre Singing,” addresses a vowel driven model which accounts for both laryngeal and pharyngeal registration.

Justin presents voice research at the Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities this May. His paper, “The Impact of Vocal Fold Lesions and Dysphonia on the Passaggi of a Commercial Music Singer,” addresses perceptual variability and rate of perceived vocal exertion of a commercial singer diagnosed with vocal fold lesions and dysphonia.

During the spring semester, Moniz presented lectures and masterclasses at The Boston Conservatory and Berklee and Teachers College, Columbia University. Topics addressed included vocal efficiency, sustainability, cross training, and entrepreneurship in the arts.

Justin’s article, “Investigative Listening as a Praxis for Technical Evaluation and Corrective Procedure,” is featured in the May/June Issue of the Journal of Singing. The article addresses how investigative listening can support effective teaching practices in the voice studio setting and processes surrounding the diagnosis and correction of vocal faults, communicating corrective solutions, and student self-regulation.

This April, Justin returned to The Town Hall in NYC as an esteemed finals judge for both the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella and the International Championship of High School A Cappella. For the past ten years, Justin has served as a judge a various Varsity Vocal competitions across the United States. Millions of people saw the true story of the ICCA tournament in the hit movie Pitch Perfect (and the follow-up story in the sequels, Pitch Perfect 2 and Pitch Perfect 3)— now the highest-grossing music comedy film series ever.