BÜLENT GÜNERALP - ONLINE ONLY
BÜLENT GÜNERALP - ONLINE ONLY

BÜLENT GÜNERALP - ONLINE ONLY

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Introduction: "I'm speechless! I can't believe the sounds that are coming out of my own face!"- Chanelle F., online from Virginia (pop, R&B) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bülent Güneralp is an award-winning artist and a trailblazing voice expert who is at home in diverse genres from opera to American Songbook, the creator of The Vocathletic System for Voice, Singing & Speech, and a member of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing). He is described by The Times Herald-Record, New York, as a firm bass-baritone, by The Boston Musical Intelligencer as dramatically and musically outstanding, and by Appcompanist as an incredible singer and teacher. Mr. Güneralp 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, jazz, American Songbook, pop, R&B, gospel, country, rock, heavy metal and public speaking. He 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. Beginner to professional, all ages and voice types are welcome. WHAT STUDENTS SAY "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) "I wish I could give this review 100 stars!.. Bulent is the whole package! His knowledge, expertise and in-depth teaching style surpass that of any teacher I have ever worked with and I couldn’t be more grateful to have found him. In one lesson with Bulent I have already learned more than I had learned after almost 3 years with 4 other teachers!!!..."- Della L., online from Texas (pop, R&B, jazz) "Amazing! Simply amazing! I've taken lessons before, but none have ever stood out as much as this first one... Can't wait for the next one!" - Nestor C. online from Texas (R&B) "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 V., France (jazz, blues) "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 give my highest recommendation." - Geoff L. online from Tennessee (pop) REACTIONS TO FIRST LESSONS "... 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. (opera) "...I thought that 25 years would put me in a position of feeling like I knew something about vocalizing, but one lesson with Bulent has demonstrated to me how much about singing I still don't know." - Luciano R. (pop) "Bulent is an amazing and well seasoned teacher. From just two lessons I learned more about the mechanisms of singing than I had in 15 years or so of amateur singing... Thank you, Bulent!" - Kim R. (pop, R&B) "My first lesson with Bulent was truly eye-opening." - Quang H. (musical theater) "I’ve been singing all my life and I have never met such an amazing coach... I learned so much in one session and I cannot wait to learn more." - Yasmine K. (jazz, R&B) "Bulent is a true professional. He exemplifies what I was looking for in a teacher. Not only is he clearly a powerful vocalist in his own right, he is also gracious and considerate as a teacher." - De K. (voice/speech) "After just one lesson I noticed a huge difference in my voice. My voice sounded stronger, better supported and had depth and resonance that I had not been able to produce in years!!" - Rocco I. (opera)
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This pro is an accomplished singing instructor, demonstrating a wealth of knowledge and effective teaching methods. Students report immediate improvements, praising the pro's patience, constructive feedback, and encouragement. Virtual lessons are engaging, enjoyable, and convenient.

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Jooyoung P.
Sep 1, 2022
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It was a great experience working with Bulent. At first I was not sure about it, never having done virtual lessons before, but he was amazingly helpful preparing for singing at my best friend's wedding. I like his method of teaching very much and his comments and teachings are very perceptive and on point. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to taking their voice skill to another level.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • Classical • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

BÜLENT GÜNERALP - ONLINE ONLY's reply
Thank you very much, Jooyoung. It was great to work with you as well. You’ve made such an amazing progress in such a short time. I hope you keep singing, and share your great talents. I wish you all the best!
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Lamira B.
Feb 12, 2023
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Had my first class and was flawed at wealth of knowledge that I had been ignorant about. The technique that I learned on day one already makes it more comfortable to sing without strain and with more control. Mr. Bulent Guneralp is amazing at what he does and he breaks it down with visual demonstration that is really easy to understand. I cannot wait for what the future holds. Hats off sir!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • Pop • What the teacher recommends • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

BÜLENT GÜNERALP - ONLINE ONLY's reply
Thank you so much, Lamira! I greatly appreciate your kind review. It's wonderful to have you in the studio!
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Davis L.
Feb 10, 2023
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This class has actually been way more informative than I thought it would be, along with the fact that it’s really fun with Bulent teaching you! He’s a very smart and well trained individual in the field of music, and I am learning so much from the class that he is providing to us. He focuses on letting you take your time with mistakes, showing that he truly cares about your progress in singing. I absolutely would recommend him to someone who has a strong passion in singing, but just hasn’t gotten the chance to try it yet.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • R&B • Jazz • Pop • What the teacher recommends • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

BÜLENT GÜNERALP - ONLINE ONLY's reply
Thank you so much, Davis! It’s wonderful to have you in the studio, and I’m looking forward to seeing your continued progress. And many students joined the studio from many states through the years, but you are my first student from Idaho!
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Della L.
Mar 12, 2020
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I wish I could give this review 100 stars! In a nutshell: Bulent is the whole package! His knowledge, expertise and in-depth teaching style surpass that of any teacher I have ever worked with and I couldn’t be more grateful to have found him. In one lesson with Bulent I have already learned more than I had learned after almost 3 years with 4 other teachers!!! In addition to that, 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! Let me explain why: BEFORE Bulent: I was not born a gifted singer. I couldn’t even sing Happy Birthday on pitch, and I didn’t know what correct singing technique feels like. But I loved writing songs and lyrics and wanted to be able to sing and record my own material. That’s how my search for a skilled voice teacher began. Almost 3 years and 4 other voice teachers later I was incredibly frustrated. I had followed all the instructions, did my exercises every day and worked hard on getting better. Yet, I had only made a little bit of progress here and there but still experienced a sore throat every time I’d sing and the quality of my voice and upper range actually got worse as time went by. I just couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong despite all my efforts! You see, a singer heavily relies on internal “feelings” and “sensations” when trying to sing correctly. And a skilled teacher needs to be able to explain to you what those correct internal sensations should feel like. Most teachers will tell you to “tense your abs” or “place the sound somewhere in the middle of your face”. These instructions are WAY to crude and partially even wrong / not detailed enough! It’s no wonder my voice kept getting worse. I FOUND BULENT ON THUMBTACK: Bulent will teach you about the body’s anatomy in great detail (actually really important to know for proper technique!!), he will tell you how and where sound is generated and every single exercise has a distinct purpose! 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 makes so much sense (And I’ve finally understood where my technique had gone wrong all these years!) and he does it with a lot of patience, kindness and compassion! SKYPE LESSONS: I live in Houston, TX, and therefore Bulent and I go through our lessons via Skype (this is my 3rd month with him). I had no idea how convenient it would be to work over Skype. I really save a lot of time not having to drive anywhere (which I previously did with other lessons) and I know that no matter where I travel or live, I can keep on learning with Bulent, which is really neat! VOCATHLETIC SYSTEM: This was also totally new to me and the coolest thing. Bulent has a precise, written-down (see his website) strategy for how to get you from point A to point B in your vocal journey. As mentioned earlier, there are numerous teachers that will simply throw random exercises at you or worse, not give you any exercises and simply have you sing up and down the scale and emphasize singing higher and higher notes, regardless of whether you are using correct technique, whether it suits your vocal range etc. In Bulent’s view (and I share it 100%) a singer is nothing less than an athlete predominantly using the muscles surrounding the vocal chords, lower abs (and a symphony of various others) to perform. A runner – also an athlete – trains and uses his leg muscles etc. you get the idea, and as a singer we are no different other than that we use a different subset of muscles. And athletes need a proper training plan and regimen, which is exactly what Bulent’s Vocathletic System encompasses. Once you view yourself as an athlete, you realize that proper nutrition and lifestyle choices might also be necessary for ideal performance and Bulent provides countless resources, pointers and information for these areas as well. By the way, Bulent is also a successful bodybuilder (just check out his Instagram page) and you’ll see for yourself that he knows how to train as an “athlete” in general. Last but not least, to me it was important to find a teacher who has had a professional singer career in the first place, because singing for fun and singing on stage professionally are two very different things and having a teacher who can provide real life experiences and stories from being on stage, is another must have! I know my review is super long but I’m just immensely grateful for Bulent’s knowledge and ability to finally explain so many “vocal mysteries” to me!!! Bulent, THANK YOU for all that you have taught me already and I can’t wait to see what more progress we can make during the upcoming years!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Pop • R&B • Jazz • What the teacher recommends • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

BÜLENT GÜNERALP - ONLINE ONLY's reply
Dear Della, Thank you so much for your kind and amazing review! This is one of the most comprehensive and detailed reviews I have ever received! I greatly appreciate it! It's such a joy to work with you, I'm delighted to see your progress, and I'm looking forward to continuing your wonderful vocal journey together! All the best!
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Domonique H.
Oct 18, 2019
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I was hesitate at first to follow my dreams to be a singer. I wasn't confident in my voice because I had issues with perfecting my pitches and I had poor breathing techniques. One day I finally decided to hire a vocal coach. I came across many vocal coaches ads but Bulent Guneralp was the one ad that stuck out to me. So I decided to give it a try. I thought I would be wasting my money on lessons because I didn't think I would gain anything from the lessons. I started taking singing lessons with Bulent Guneralp back in August. At first, I didn't understand any of the singing exercises. It was something new and a challenge I had to accomplish. Bulent Guneralp is very patient and understanding when it comes to his students. Overtime I was able to perfect the singing exercises and understand how the singing exercises actually helped improved my breathing technique when I sing. I recorded myself singing last week and was amazed of how my voice sounded. Bulent Guneralp has helped me gain confidence in my voice because I didn't know how my voice should sound. Thanks Bulent Guneralp!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • R&B • Gospel • Pop • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location

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