About
Beth El Kurchner is an Emmy Award recipient with the McDonald’s Choir Director Dr. Cissy Houston (mother of Whitney Houston), a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences since 2004 (Grammys), and an honor graduate from Stockton University with a BA in music. Beth El is a passionate, prolific singer , passionate Teacher and songwriter. Her focus and dedication to creative projects extend beyond music to disciplines such as screenwriting for spec scripts and voice-over for the 2014 movie God’s Not Dead. New York City was her playground first. As a singer, she played most every club in New York, CBGB’s, Bitter End, Madison Square Garden, Cat Club, Great Adventure Park and throughout the world. Beth El has written, performed, and published numerous original songs. Her works have aired on multiple radio stations (WBAI, WRTI, and Radio Malaspina in BC, Canada, to name a few), television (MTV, etc.), web, and in print worldwide.
Beth El is a premier voice instructor. She has created a CD/download series entitled Singing Properly with a Spirit of Excellence that has helped many advance in life and in their careers. Beth El studied Vocal Opera at The Aspen Music School Summer Juilliard Program and had the honor of singing “Summertime” by George Gershwin with a 36-piece band in the Aspen Tent. Beth El is also a Member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
Her albums include Armed and Dangerous and Make Me Whole which were both produced by Grammy- Award-winning producer Dennis Ferrante on RCA/BMG and are also available on iTunes. Beth El founded The Studio For Urban Music which is dedicated to innovative musical programs in New York. She has taught over 4,000 students — seven of whom have achieved success on Broadway. Beth El was invited to judge the East Coast Music Conference and New World Harlem Talent Show in New York.
She sang “The Star Spangled Banner” at The Continental Airlines Arena for The NJ Nets and Atlanta Hawks. Among other charity work and community outreach, Beth El performed a concert for over 800 Special Olympics contestants. In all, Beth El has performed live over 1,000 times to audiences totaling more than 20 million.
Beth El has had the honor of performing in a variety of independent projects and feature films. In 2011, she won Arizona’s Sedona Superstar and sang and played the harmonica on her blues song entitled “Jump in the River of Life” at The Sedona International Film Festival, opening for actor Nicolas Cage.
Her book The Adventures of Nathaniel and His Father’s Globe is self-published on Eternal Café Publishing. Beth El continues to receive positive feedback from raving fans whose children love the book and her book-signing events. The manuscripts for seven more in the Nathaniel adventure book series are now completed. The Multidimensional Adventures of Nathaniel screenplay for an upcoming movie is an adaptation from all of the Nathaniel adventure books and a true reflection of Beth El’s heart and love for her Creator.
Beth El lives in Dallas with her front door stone lion sentry and numerous wind-up toys among her Star Wars collectibles. She loves to laugh and it gives her great joy when people love and help one another.
Beth El Kurchner | theadventuresofnathaniel.com | 917.741.8691 | [email protected]
Beth El is a premier voice instructor. She has created a CD/download series entitled Singing Properly with a Spirit of Excellence that has helped many advance in life and in their careers. Beth El studied Vocal Opera at The Aspen Music School Summer Juilliard Program and had the honor of singing “Summertime” by George Gershwin with a 36-piece band in the Aspen Tent. Beth El is also a Member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
Her albums include Armed and Dangerous and Make Me Whole which were both produced by Grammy- Award-winning producer Dennis Ferrante on RCA/BMG and are also available on iTunes. Beth El founded The Studio For Urban Music which is dedicated to innovative musical programs in New York. She has taught over 4,000 students — seven of whom have achieved success on Broadway. Beth El was invited to judge the East Coast Music Conference and New World Harlem Talent Show in New York.
She sang “The Star Spangled Banner” at The Continental Airlines Arena for The NJ Nets and Atlanta Hawks. Among other charity work and community outreach, Beth El performed a concert for over 800 Special Olympics contestants. In all, Beth El has performed live over 1,000 times to audiences totaling more than 20 million.
Beth El has had the honor of performing in a variety of independent projects and feature films. In 2011, she won Arizona’s Sedona Superstar and sang and played the harmonica on her blues song entitled “Jump in the River of Life” at The Sedona International Film Festival, opening for actor Nicolas Cage.
Her book The Adventures of Nathaniel and His Father’s Globe is self-published on Eternal Café Publishing. Beth El continues to receive positive feedback from raving fans whose children love the book and her book-signing events. The manuscripts for seven more in the Nathaniel adventure book series are now completed. The Multidimensional Adventures of Nathaniel screenplay for an upcoming movie is an adaptation from all of the Nathaniel adventure books and a true reflection of Beth El’s heart and love for her Creator.
Beth El lives in Dallas with her front door stone lion sentry and numerous wind-up toys among her Star Wars collectibles. She loves to laugh and it gives her great joy when people love and help one another.
Beth El Kurchner | theadventuresofnathaniel.com | 917.741.8691 | [email protected]
Endorsements
“Beth El is a superb voice teacher & performer. She also has taught our daughters voice and music. We highly recommend her expertise”- David and Stephanie Herzog from Sedona, AZ “Over the years I have had the extreme pleasure of not only sharing a special friendship with Beth El but also witnessing and experiencing the wonderful gift that our Lord has placed within both her heart and vocal chords. Range and styling present no boundaries, which allows her to flow with the greatest of ease. Couple this with faultless technique and a rare teaching gift; well you obviously have something extremely valuable in your hands. Producer - Mark Russak from Long Island, NY Bio belt.
Beth El is a professional singer, songwriter, voice coach,storyteller, conference speaker, voice-over artist, screen- writer and children’s book writer. She is a voting member for the Grammy’s since 2004 and won an Emmy with the McDonalds choir/ director Dr. Cissy Houston. Beth El had thehonor of doing one of her many albums at RCA/BMG records. In 2011 she won Sedona Superstar and had the honor of singing at The Sedona International Film Festival before Nicolas Cage spoke . Beth El Has been teaching voice for over 20 years and gets results. She had 7 students that made it on Broadway. Get ready to be elevated.
My long history at BMI and work with music industry greats such as acclaimed producer Dennis Ferrante, Whitney Houston's mother , Dr. Cissy Houston- SLN's Leon Pendarvis, had afforded me the opportunities to pass on world-class instruction to emerging artists who have a passion for greatness. Guiding them through the process is a great joy for me. I love seeing results.
Beth El Kurchner | theadventuresofnathaniel.com | 917.741.8691 | [email protected]
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Posture , Breathing and Pitch first.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Graduated with honors at Stockton University.
I am a voting member for the Grammies.