I am an internationally touring classical singer who loves to teach. As a singer, I have sung with the Monteverdi Choir (Sir John Eliot Gardiner) and Netherlands Bach Society, and as a soloist, with William Christie, Masato Suzuki, Václav Luks, and Lionel Meunier. As a teacher, I've helped students get into to the San Francisco Symphony Chorus and Northwestern's master's program, make audition recordings, and just enjoy singing at home. Please contact me if you might be interested in a free consultation! About my teaching: Singing can sometimes seem counterintuitive or confusing, and my goal is to make it as predictable, easy, and fun as possible. My technical approach to singing involves a relaxed, upright posture; a low, free inhalation and exhalation; an utter lack of tension in the throat/jaw/tongue; and honest vowel and consonants. From there, I work with vocal acoustics and the student's own learning style to develop a singing technique that works every time. Beyond that, I help people learn great French/German/Italian/English diction (I'm fluent in French and Italian!) and sing with great style in baroque music, lieder, chansons, and opera of all periods. I perform regularly in France, Italy, and Germany, with internationally touring ensembles, and I love assisting people in their growth. Most of all, I love to help people who are at any stage of their vocal journey, so please don't hesitate to contact me!

Website: benkazez.com

Phone: (510) 519-9441