Private Studio & Masterclasses

Study with Kenneth Tarver

International operatic tenor • Leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House & Wiener Staatsoper • Recordings on Deutsche Grammophon, Sony Classical & LSO Live. Coaching in bel canto, Mozart style, audition craft & performance literacy.

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Stage & House Credits

Principal roles at the Metropolitan Opera, ROH Covent Garden, Bayerische Staatsoper, Wiener Staatsoper, Teatro Real, Deutsche Oper Berlin & Staatsoper Unter den Linden.

Concert & Festivals

Appearances with Seattle Symphony, New York Philharmonic, London Symphony Orchestra; BBC Proms, Carnegie Hall, Concertgebouw; Aix, Edinburgh, Verbier, Lucerne, Tanglewood.

Discography & Media

Extensive recordings: Rossini, Mozart, Berlioz, Handel & Bach on DG, Sony, NAXOS, LSO Live; links to playlists & session notes below.

Conductors: Abbado • Boulez • Sir Colin Davis • Chailly • Levine • Zedda • Nagano • Currentzis • Jacobs • Harnoncourt • Minkowski • Mehta Orchestras: LSO • NY Phil • Berlin Phil • Seattle Symphony • Concertgebouw Festivals: BBC Proms • Aix • Edinburgh • Verbier • Lucerne • Tanglewood • Rheingau Opera: Met • ROH • Bayerische • Wiener • Real Madrid • Deutsche Oper • Unter den Linden Conductors: Abbado • Boulez • Sir Colin Davis • Chailly • Levine • Zedda • Nagano • Currentzis • Jacobs • Harnoncourt • Minkowski • Mehta Orchestras: LSO • NY Phil • Berlin Phil • Seattle Symphony • Concertgebouw Festivals: BBC Proms • Aix • Edinburgh • Verbier • Lucerne • Tanglewood • Rheingau Opera: Met • ROH • Bayerische • Wiener • Real Madrid • Deutsche Oper • Unter den Linden

Teaching Philosophy

In my studio, the goal is simple: a free, flexible voice that tells the truth—styled for the repertoire and reliable onstage.

Bel canto foundation: breath, appoggio, legato, chiaroscuro, intonation.
Style in focus: Mozart line, Rossini agility, French declamation, Italianate diction.
Practice you can follow: clear weekly goals, targeted drills, phrase‑by‑phrase work, and simple checklists.
Performance craft: audition storytelling, pacing, mindset, recovery strategies.
Healthy growth: technique that travels—house, studio, or online.

New to singing? Conservatory‑bound? Working pro between productions? If you bring curiosity and work ethic, I’ll bring a clear roadmap. We’ll build the voice, lock in style, and make your best day repeatable.

All singers welcome — beginners, emerging artists, and professionals. Apply Now Ask a Question

Teaching focus: bel canto mechanics, Mozart style & recitative craft, French grand opéra diction, audition materials, role preparation & performance psychology.

Offerings

1:1 Voice Lessons

Technique, stamina & resonance strategies tailored to your voice type and goals.

Audition & Competition Prep

Aria package curation, pacing, stagecraft & Q&A practice; pre‑screening recording coaching.

Role & Recital Coaching

Stylistic decisions, textual clarity, ornamentation, cadenzas & scene work.

Bel Canto & Mozart Lab

Appoggiatura, messa di voce, passaggio navigation, recit fluency & phrasing.

Language & Diction

Italian, German & French lyric diction with historically‑informed practice.

Online Studio

HD remote sessions with score-marking & playback resources; flexible time zones.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Advanced students, emerging professionals, and established artists seeking focused bel canto & Mozart coaching, competition prep, or role study.

Where do lessons happen?

In‑person (studio when available) and online. Masterclasses available for conservatories and festivals.

Can I submit materials?

Yes—share links in the application below (YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, Dropbox).

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This page is a quick tour. Enjoy the full media archive — playlists, a complete discography with photos & video links, and 25+ years of performance galleries.

Media Library

Curated audio highlights.

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Discography

Recordings with DG, Sony, LSO Live, NAXOS & more.

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Photo Archive

Beautiful performance photography from the last 25–30 years.

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Repertoire

Signature roles across Mozart, Rossini, Berlioz and beyond.

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Biography

Background, training and career highlights.

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Reviews

Press excerpts and production notices.

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Blog

News, reflections and studio updates.

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