BÜLENT GÜNERALP ONLINE VOICE, SINGING & SPEECH STUDIO
Bülent Güneralp is an award-winning
singer and a trailblazing voice expert who is at home in diverse genres from opera to American Songbook. The Times Herald-Record, New York, describes him as a firm bass-baritone, The Boston Musical Intelligencer as dramatically and musically outstanding, and
The Appcompanist as an incredible singer and
teacher. He is also a member of
NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing).
Mr. Güneralp has created The Vocathletic System for Voice, Singing & Speech, which is surprisingly simple, direct and effective. It explains the whats, hows and whys of vocal technique in a manner easily understood and immediately put into practice with unequivocal results. The system incorporates vocal and athletic principles, and applies precise execution skills to vocalization.
He has helped singers achieve in a single lesson things they have not been able to accomplish even after years of prior vocal training. A litany of superb and enthusiastic reviews speak for themselves. His students come from diverse paths such as classical, opera, musical theater, a cappella, jazz, American Songbook, pop, R&B, gospel, country, rock, heavy metal and public speaking.
Mr. Güneralp specializes in helping students of all ages and backgrounds discover and express their natural voice in the most efficient way possible, which they can apply to any musical genre or vocal field.
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"Everything you are seeking vocally is already in you. And my goal is to help you realize it."
- Bülent Güneralp
"I can't believe the sounds that are coming out of my own face!"
- Chanelle F., pop, R&B
"The reviews on Bulent's website are nothing short of unbelievable, which is to say, I literally did not believe them at first. But after my first lesson, it became clear to me where those reviews came from..."
- Alan L., jazz
"... 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 I., classical
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
"Bulent helped me to lay the groundwork for a voice that is well-prepared to take on the rigors of the road as well as the discipline to expect the best out of myself each night. From warming up and warming down, to lifestyle and technique, Bulent's instruction has encouraged, motivated, and prepared me to maximize my singing career."
- Jon Ricci, lead vocalist, Lansdowne (rock), Massachusetts
"Bulent brings great energy and wisdom to every lesson. His teaching style is top notch and has enabled me to sing much healthier and confidently than ever before!"
- Kenan Oktay, New York
"I’ve worked with Bulent for over ten years and have posted several in-depth and glowing reviews. However, here I want to talk about ONLINE lessons and what separates an excellent online voice teacher from a true master like Bulent. It’s simply this: even with the less-than-desirable audio and video of an online lesson, Bulent’s ability to hear how I am properly or improperly using my anatomy while I sing is positively uncanny. Even during an online lesson Bulent hears and sees the subtlest cues and indications and tells me precisely what I need to shift to have the desired result. If you ever doubted you could learn to sing online...don’t...check Bulent out...he’s a vocal Jedi."
- Jack Volpe (jazz, blues), France
"In a lifetime of music lessons, I've never met a teacher with such encyclopedic knowledge of how singing works and how to fine-tune the instrument to produce the best sound possible, diagnosing and correcting the most subtle and most deeply-ingrained flaws. I've learned so much about what my voice is capable of and how to get the most and best out of it. Bulent is dedicated to his students and his teaching method highly disciplined - yet his broad smile, abundant laughter, and jovial attitude never let you forget that music is fun."
- Michael Rosati (rock, blues)
"Introductory lesson was very informative! I'm located in South Carolina and currently taking Skype lessons with Bülent and he has given me all the necessary resources for having a healthy and exceptional vocal career. We went over the anatomical structure of different vocal mechanisms and how to engage them effectively. Next, we went over exercises involving several vowels and consonants and how to oscillate between them. He then provided me with several resources to practice scales and to gain a more well-rounded understanding of the entire vocal process. As someone who is very systems-based when it comes to learning new things, I highly recommend Bülent as a vocal teacher."
- Muhammad Mosaad (pop, rock), South Carolina
"I’ve worked with Bulent for over ten years and have posted several in-depth and glowing reviews. However, here I want to talk about ONLINE lessons and what separates an excellent online voice teacher from a true master like Bulent. It’s simply this: even with the less-than-desirable audio and video of an online lesson, Bulent’s ability to hear how I am properly or improperly using my anatomy while I sing is positively uncanny. Even during an online lesson Bulent hears and sees the subtlest cues and indications and tells me precisely what I need to shift to have the desired result. If you ever doubted you could learn to sing online...don’t...check Bulent out...he’s a vocal Jedi."
- Jack Volpe (jazz, blues), France
"I recently restarted lessons with Bulent after an almost 15 year hiatus due to career and starting a family. I needed to find my creative side again and was thrilled to find out Bulent was offering Skype lessons. Bulent is an exceptional instructor who has a deep knowledgeable of and passion for voice/singing. He has an excellent communication skills in that he conveys his knowledge in a way that is understandable and engaging. He is open and welcoming and for that reason it is very easy as a student to ask him questions. He is understanding and patient with his students and provides constant encouragement and support. He is a class act and it is an absolute pleasure to be able to work with him again!"
- Oni Blackstock (classical, musical theater, pop), New York
"Bulent is a truly passionate and dedicated teacher. His knowledge and expertise combined with his kindness, patience and infectious laugh make for a very informative and enjoyable lesson. He has changed the way I view and understand vocal training for the better."
- Sarah Gosselin (classical, musical theater, jazz, pop), Massachusetts
"My 13 year old daughter is the bass player / vocalist for a heavy metal band. Her voice and stamina have greatly improved since taking vocal lessons from Bulent. Bulent is extremely knowledgeable and is an absolute gentleman. I am confident that her vocals are in good hands and am looking forward to seeing what the future brings. Thanks for everything Bulent!"
- Douglas Puhl, Florida
"Five stars to Bulent, hands down!.. Unlike many other teachers that I've learnt under, Bulent is not driven by the money or is not constrained by time. This is very unique to him... Bulent made me believe in myself... He's warm, kind, compassionate, extremely wise, and truly genuine. It's rare to find someone so talented to be so down to earth and also passionate about teaching."
- Pragna K. (classical), Pennsylvania
"I started getting lessons from Bulent not too long ago (around 8 months ago). Given my tight schedule, we've been only able to do 6 lessons in 8 months.
I have had lessons with several other coaches over the years as well (who were fantastic in their own way). However, Bulent is different. And I mean different in a great way. There is a previous reviewer on Bulent's website who stated that after one lesson, he learned more than many years of previous lessons. Maybe it's how learning singers naturally feel but I experienced the exact same thing. After the first lesson, I "understood" things that were missing before, or I was having a hard time connecting with.
Also, Bulent is just such a knowledgeable human being, and not only in singing. That knowledge, empathy and overall ability to connect with students is probably why Bulent is so darn effective. And, he's just a great, warm, caring fellow. You have an unusual combination of gifts but that is why everyone keeps coming back for lessons!
I have been a guitar player for many years in many bands (I'm 44) who sang only occasionally, though I have always dreamed to be a "singer". I have now started my own band where I am the lead singer and have played a few bar gigs!! I could not even imagine that a year ago. And, it's probably important to know that I sing primarily country music; I believe many of Bulent's students sing many different genres which shows tremendous flexibility and effectiveness in his teachings.
So, thank you Bulent. I look forward to our next lesson!"
- Len Morrissey (country), Massachusetts
"Bulent worked with me - a total stranger - with great care, deep knowledge, and a gentle desire to see me improve. And this is all the FIRST LESSON. I sing live a good bit in a popular style - but need better techniques to keep my voice healthy and improve my longevity per gig. Bulent understood this. I give my highest recommendation."
- Geoff Little (pop), Tennessee
”PERSONAL PROGRESS
I am a singer and songwriter from Texas, and wish I could give this review 100 stars! Bulent’s knowledge, expertise and in-depth teaching style surpass that of any teacher I have ever worked with in my previous years, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have found him. Bulent has helped me restore vocal damage & eliminate bad habits from previous teachers (no more voice cracks and throat discomfort while singing). My voice now sounds stronger, has more resonance and clarity, my range is increasing with ease, and for the first time I have learned proper breathing technique to sustain a strong, well-rounded sound.
He is such a kind and wonderfully positive human being and will offer you SO much more than just “singing exercises”. Bulent will – if you’re interested - teach you ideal nutrition, healthy lifestyle habits and positive attitude about life to make you a healthy, well-rounded singer inside and out. Whether you are a novice singer or an established professional, please give Bulent a try!
LESSON CONTENT
Bulent will teach you about the body’s anatomy in great detail and demonstrate where and how sound is generated. A singer heavily relies on internal “feelings” and “sensations” when trying to sing correctly. A skilled teacher needs to be able to explain what those correct internal sensations should feel like. Bulent is an expert in that! His exercises are unlike anything I have tried before – he isn’t just your average “sing up and down the scales” kind of teacher. Everything he teaches has a distinct purpose, and he does it with a lot of patience, kindness and compassion!
ONLINE LESSONS:
Because Bulent and I live in different states we do our lessons online. I receive a video recording of each lesson, that I can keep and review indefinitely. I save a lot of time not having to drive anywhere and I know that no matter where I travel or live, I can keep on learning with Bulent, which is wonderful!
VOCATHLETIC SYSTEM:
Bulent has a precise, written-down strategy for how to get you from point A to point B in your vocal journey (details on his website). Most other teachers will simply throw random exercises at you or worse, not give you any exercises and simply have you sing up and down the scale, emphasize singing higher and higher notes, regardless of using correct vocal technique, and whether or not it suits your vocal range. I’ve been there and nearly damaged my voice in the process! In Bulent’s view a singer is nothing less than an athlete predominantly using the muscles surrounding the vocal cords and lower abs to perform (though overall the entire body and mind are engaged). A runner – also an athlete – trains and uses his leg muscles etc. As a singer we are no different besides focusing on a different subset of muscles, and athletes need a proper training plan and regimen, which is exactly what Bulent’s Vocathletic System encompasses. You will realize that proper nutrition and lifestyle choices also affect performance and Bulent provides countless resources, pointers and information for these areas as well. Lastly, it was important to me to find a teacher who has had a professional singing career and knows how to keep your voice healthy and strong for repeated back-to-back performances. It’s a long review, but his well-rounded teachings deserve every word of it, and I am immensely grateful for Bulent’s knowledge and ability to finally shed light on so many “vocal mysteries” for me! I cannot wait to see where our continued vocal journey takes us – Thank you Bulent!”
- Della Labella, Texas
"I've only had two online voice lessons with Bulent, and I can confidently say that he has changed so much about how I sing, and how I feel about my voice. During our first lesson, I realized how knowledgeable Bulent is about the human anatomy and how that relates to mastering the art of proper singing technique. His focus on proper technique is what made me want to continue lessons with him. He was also very accommodating of my budgetary constraints (I'm a student), and was more than happy to work with me so that I could afford to continue lessons.
One of the best things about Bulent is his kind and encouraging personality. During our lessons, I genuinely feel that he is invested in my progress, and he demonstrates that by the fact that he is very easy to contact, always replies quickly, and has made sure to sent me information that we've discussed during lessons (such as drawings and diagrams) and various other information to help me practice and improve outside of our lessons.
For as long as I've been singing I have always had a much lower vocal range than the vast majority of my fellow female singers despite my range increasing slightly with age. In two lesson with Bulent, he had my eyes popping out of my head at how I was reaching notes that I've never heard myself sing before! At one point I said "I can't believe the sounds that are coming out of my own face!" I am still early in my vocal improvement journey, but Bulent has already given me some invaluable tools that I will use for the rest of my life. I am a believer in his method and I can't wait to see where time, practice and continued direction from Bulent takes me!"
- Chanelle Felder (pop, R&B), Virginia
"My daughter has been studying voice with Bulent for over two years, and has made tremendous progress. The series of exercises and music she has mastered have given her a strong foundation. She is learning to read music, develop proper technique so as not damage her vocal chords—even to sing in Italian! While focused, Bulent always makes lessons fun, mixing more formal exercises with light hearted Broadway tunes. He also always seems to be attune to her mood, adjusting the lessons to her energy level so that she gets the most out of each session, which is an important skill when working with younger students. Jane has started taking piano as well with Bulent this past year and is really enjoying it. I have nothing but praise for Bulent — he is a gifted teacher."
- Amy Paradis