This is the official music page of Dramatic Mezzo Soprano, Classical, Middle Eastern, rock and Vocal Instructor Aziza Poggi. Aziza currently sings for Neo classical hard rock/metal band Aria Flame and recording artist for other projects such as Amarna Sky and Scarab's Empire. Aziza founded and sang formerly in Egyptian themed progressive metal band Dendura (disbanded in 2010), and Middle Eastern
fusion band Al-Asdeka (disbanded in 2009). She has also been hired to sing in weddings, at events, as a recording artist for other bands and more. Aziza also was a member of Eve's Apple up to the date it disbanded. Singing Lessons and Talent Coaching:
My name is Aziza Poggi, and I am a classically trained mezzo-soprano singer from the Grand Rapids, MI area. I have been studying voice for over 20 years, and I am your classic underdog who rose to the top by competing for grants in college for voice, performing in honors recitals, and touring the country and Europe with my classical symphonic metal band Aria Flame. I have studied with opera sensation Nicholas Loren (Metropolitan Opera) Dr. Stephen Barton (GRCC music department), Bill Bokhout (Opera Grand Rapids), Diane Koperski (GRCC voice program), Mary Zimmer (White Empress), Melissa Ferlaak (Plague of Stars), Pamela Moore (Queensryche), and many more. At the beginning of my career, I had low self-esteem, and, at the time, I did not realize how much that was holding me back from becoming the singer I am today. People may not realize that singing is a lot about confidence. Working with a vocal coach is an excellent way to boost your confidence while learning ways to improve your voice. I know the fundamentals of breath support and technique, and I can teach many different styles. I also was a former actress, talent manager, and casting assistant and am available for hire as a talent coach and for career advice. I also am currently furthering my education at Berklee College of Music. Currently, I am accepting beginner to intermediate students 8 yrs and up for classical voice and pop (rock) vocal style in person at my studio or via Zoom or Skype. Lessons are one full hour for teens and adults and half hour for children or per request. Aziza formerly worked in the film industry as a casting assistant, (61 HBO Film, "Hardball"-Paramount Pictures, "Below" and others) and as an indie film actress in award winning films until she retired from acting in 2005 committing herself to her voice studies. Aside from music making, Aziza also has her own fragrance and body shop at Aziza World Fragrances, LLC.
