
Kurt Alakulppi Vocal Studio

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I'm an enthusiastic lover of all kinds of music, especially vocal music. My passion is helping singers of all genres achieve a solid vocal technique that enables them to soar with expression and confidence.
"Since working with Kurt my singing has improved so much in every way. His method of teaching is incredibly effective, fun and different from anything I’ve done before. Beyond the techniques, it’s his supportive presence that really makes the difference for me. From auditioning tips to career advice, to the genuine emotion he shows when I really step it up a level, I always leave the lessons and classes feeling supported and confident.
When I started with him, I was so nervous, inconsistent and unsure of my voice. Now I am singing in one of the top professional choirs in New York City, booking gigs and auditioning regularly. I recently performed my original music with a band in a full-length solo show for the first time! I never had the confidence to do that before. With Kurt’s help I went from semi-pro to pro. I take his teachings and kindness with me to every performance. Thank you, Kurt!"
- CC T. (2025)
"Kurt is an exceptional teacher whose positivity and patience build confidence in his students. He patiently repeats instructions until they become your own and empowers you with tools to evaluate and improve your singing. His guidance not only fosters immediate progress but also prepares you for continued growth. Working with Kurt has been incredibly rewarding." - Theo S. (2025)
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"When I met Kurt, I'd studied as a tenor for nearly 15 years with many excellent NYC area teachers.
While my sound was decent, singing was still a struggle: my concept of the vocal mechanism was mostly notional - too lacking in physical concreteness - and my body compensated for the mystery by stacking tension.
Kurt gave me exercises to anchor the sound in a set of specific bodily sensations, which, once mastered, unlocked a refined version of the body's natural vocal mechanism. It was only through mindful repetition - with Kurt's keen ear and tireless support and guidance - that I came to understand great singing as the result of cultivated bodily coordination rather than linear control. Having the concrete sensations made the overall coordination repeatable, consistent and increasingly intuitive over time, while removing the old doubt and tension.
Singing is now easier, freer and more revelatory of what my voice organically is, rather than what I (or old opera recordings) think it should be, which is an entirely different - and, in my opinion, more compelling - story for one's voice to tell, not to mention a lesson for life. Kurt is the only teacher I've found with the intelligence, empathy, integrity and talent - both as a teacher and a professional performer - to transform my voice like this.
I am so grateful to have put my trust in him." - Andrew W.​ (2025)
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