Photo: Brian Shumway
Hello! Above is my full name (and the namesake of the studio), but you can just call me Ben. I currently primarily hold lessons online, so feel free to reach out and schedule a remote lesson no matter where you're located! I recently graduated from New York University with my MM in Vocal Performance in Musical Theatre, and an Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy. While there, I worked as an Adjunct Instructor of Voice. Take a look around this site to get a feel for my teaching style, qualifications, personality, and anything else you might want to know about me. The best place to start is my Studio Manual Preview!
Hope to work with you soon!
- Ben
A JBK Voice student receives:
Development of individual vocal training program based in anatomy, not opinion
Access to JBK Studio Manual
Basic overview of the vocal mechanism
Goals for each exercise to focus practice
Additional reading resources
Tools to monitor progress: Vocal Track Record
Access to Drive folder with lesson recordings (I'll store these for you at no additional cost)
One on one feedback
Vocal Technique (See: Education)
Acting (See: Performance)
An enthusiastic teacher who is consistently pursuing new knowledge and is eager to see you succeed!