Esteemed Vocal Coach, Performer & Artistic Director Of The New York Songwriters Circle Tina Shafer Announces Release Of The Good Ones On February 5, 2013

New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Effective Immediately PR) Tina Shafer the highly regarded vocal coach, songwriter, performer and artistic director of The New York Songwriter Circle will release her fourth studio album, aptly titled The Good Ones on February 5, 2013. Shafer, whose vocal students have included Avril Lavigne, Vanessa Carlton and Lana Del Rey amongst others, put together an 11 track aural narrative highlighting her meticulous vocal technique and melodious harmonies - qualities that have proven to be prolific in her 25 multifaceted years in the music industry.

Signed to publishing magnate Warner Chapell in 1989, Tina Shafer has established a songwriting career which would go on to include "Love Is On The Way" from Celine Dion's multi-platinum selling Let's talk about Love - also featured in the 100 million dollar grossing movie The First Wives Club starring Bette Midler. Additionally, Shafer has lent her songwriting skills to "Flower in the Rain" by Sheena Easton and "The Way That You Love Me" written with Albert Hammond for the popular day-time soap opera "Days Of Our Lives".

Deemed as "one of the best showcases in New York for discovering talent" by Billboard Magazine, Tina has served behind the scenes as artistic director of The New York Songwriting Circle since 1991, booking, hosting and honing the craft of many from the legendary Bitter End in New York City's West Village. Alums include Norah Jones and Jesse Harris who both went on to win multiple Grammy Awards.

Shafer's The Good Ones reflects her 25 year, heralded journey through the industry as a vocal coach, songwriter and performer. Review copies are available at request.

The Good Ones Tracklisting:
1. Crack The Sky
2. Strange Life
3. The Good Ones
4. Serenity Prayers
5. Walking Wounded
6. Get It Right
7. Carnival
8. Go Time
9. Don't Be Afraid
10. Lessons
11. In Spite Of It All