New York Opera Conservatory

Montez has directed the company for twenty-five years, and is an accomplished opera singer, concert-level pianist, coach, composer, conductor, and pedagogue. He lectured for a number of years at the Classical Singer Convention and written many books, including: Don’t Believe It: How to follow your dreams in spite of those who say you can’t; Singing for your Supper: What they don't teach you in school about an opera career; and Singing in Your Sleep: The personality you will need to have a career in opera.