About
"... just in one lesson I vocalized to high C with the knowledge he gave me. I actually, for the first time, knew how I did it. It was incredible. I was so happy that for the first time in years of voice training in upstate New York, 10 years in Manhattan, New York City, studying with teachers who sang at New York City Opera and the Metropolitan Opera, and not one of them, was able to teach me what Bulent taught me in one lesson..." - Fausto Di Ianne Described by The Times Herald-Record, New York, as a firm bass-baritone, and by The Boston Musical Intelligencer as dramatically and musically outstanding, Bulent Guneralp is a professional singer, voice teacher and coach, at home in diverse genres from opera to American Songbook. He teaches in his private studio in Arlington, Massachusetts, and online nationwide. His students come from diverse backgrounds such as classical, opera, musical theater, jazz, pop, rhythm & blues, bluegrass, country, rock, heavy metal and public speaking. Combining timeless classical tradition with the simple, direct and effective methodology he developed through the years as an active singer, teacher and educator, he specializes in helping students of all ages and backgrounds easily discover and express their natural voice, which they can apply to any style consciously. Some Credentials AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Omaggio al Bel Canto Best Interpretation Award, Stelle dell'Anno Nuovo Festival, Italian Cultural Center, Boston, MA * Honors Competition Winner, Longy School of Music * Official Recognition by The Massachusetts State Senate * Official Recognition by Thomas Menino, Former Mayor, Boston, Massachusetts * Grant Award, Opera and Broadway Concert Project, Natick Cultural Council, Massachusetts AFFILIATIONS * Member (Singer and Teacher), Boston Singers' Resource * Performer, Member (past), Boston Opera Collaborative * Bass Soloist, Section Leader (past), Quincy Point Congregational Church TEACHING POSITIONS * Vocal Instructor (past), Summer Choral Institute, The Boston Conservatory * Voice Faculty (past), Quincy Point Music Academy * Voice Faculty (past), A Street Music, Quincy EDUCATION * Graduate Performance Diploma in Voice, The Boston Conservatory * Opera Performance Program, Longy School of Music, Boston, Massachusetts * Voice - Opera Program, Istanbul University State Conservatory, Istanbul, Turkiye
I enjoy helping students express themselves musically and live their talents.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Depending on the goals of the students, lessons include some or all of the following: physical warm ups, breathing exercises, vocal exercises and technical work, solfeggio, ear training, musical / repertoire / reading work, and audition / performance preparation. There are certain class materials I recommend to all students, and students are welcome to suggest any piece they like to work on from any genre. I encourage students to video record and analyze their lessons, which accelerates learning and progress. Audio recordings are not ideal. Usually phones and tablets are used to record the lessons. I teach in my Arlington studio, which is T-accessible, and has free and convenient parking. I also teach online (FaceTime, WhatsApp, Skype, Google Hangouts, etc.).
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS * Omaggio al Bel Canto Best Interpretation Award, Stelle dell'Anno Nuovo Festival, Italian Cultural Center, Boston, MA * Honors Competition Winner, Longy School of Music * Official Recognition by The Massachusetts State Senate * Official Recognition by Thomas Menino, Former Mayor, Boston, Massachusetts * Grant Award, Opera and Broadway Concert Project, Natick Cultural Council, MA AFFILIATIONS * Member (Singer and Teacher), Boston Singers' Resource * Performer, Member (past), Boston Opera Collaborative * Bass Soloist, Section Leader (past), Quincy Point Congregational Church TEACHING POSITIONS * Vocal Instructor (past), Summer Choral Institute, The Boston Conservatory * Voice Faculty Member (past), Quincy Point Music Academy * Voice Faculty Member (past), A Street Music, Quincy EDUCATION * Graduate Performance Diploma in Voice, The Boston Conservatory * Opera Performance Program, Longy School of Music, Boston, Massachusetts * Voice - Opera Program, Istanbul University State Conservatory, Istanbul, Turkiye
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching around 1997 through the encouragement of my music theory teacher Mine Mucur at the Istanbul University State Conservatory, where I studied voice - opera.
What types of students have you worked with?
My students come from diverse backgrounds such as opera, musical theater, jazz, pop, R&B, bluegrass, country, rock, heavy metal and public speaking. Students of all ages and backgrounds from beginner to professional are welcome.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I would encourage prospective students to learn as much as possible about teachers, their teaching method, life, character and principles. Exploring official / professional websites and performance videos, reading student reviews, colleagues' opinions, press materials would be helpful.