Bel Canto • Baroque • Career Guidance for Singers of All Voice Types
Internationally acclaimed countertenor Nicholas Tamagna offers private vocal coaching and workshops for singers seeking to refine their technique, deepen their interpretative skills, and expand their careers—particularly for those interested in the Bel Canto and Baroque repertoire.
Whether you’re an advanced student, emerging artist, or a young professional, Nicholas provides personalized, stylistically informed guidance rooted in his extensive international performing experience. Sessions focus on:
Vocal technique and breath control
Historical performance practices
Stylistic interpretation for Baroque and Bel Canto repertoire
Text, rhetoric, and gesture in early music
Audition preparation and repertoire choices
Building a career in Europe and beyond
Nicholas welcomes all voice types and is especially passionate about mentoring singers navigating the transition from academic study to a professional career. His approach combines artistic insight with practical strategies to help you grow both vocally and professionally.
Sessions available in person or online.
Masterclasses and workshops available by request.
I am delighted to announce that I will be rejoining the faculty of the Barock Vokal Akademie at the Hochschule für Musik Mainz for the upcoming season. This esteemed three-week program offers advanced young singers an in-depth exploration of historical performance practices in Baroque music. Participants benefit from individual vocal coaching, lessons in ornamentation and recitative, performance training including Baroque dance, and opportunities to perform in concerts. The academy also facilitates auditions and roundtable discussions with conductors, agents, and festival managers, providing valuable professional networking opportunities. For more details, please visit the academy’s official website:
Ich freue mich sehr, auch in der kommenden Saison wieder zum Dozententeam der Barock Vokal Akademie an der Hochschule für Musik Mainz zu gehören. Dieses renommierte dreiwöchige Programm bietet fortgeschrittenen jungen Sängerinnen und Sängern eine vertiefte Auseinandersetzung mit der historischen Aufführungspraxis barocker Musik. Die Teilnehmenden erhalten individuellen Gesangsunterricht, Lektionen in Verzierungskunst und Rezitativ, Performance-Training einschließlich Barocktanz sowie Auftrittsmöglichkeiten in Konzerten. Zudem ermöglicht die Akademie Vorsingen und Diskussionsrunden mit Dirigenten, Agenten und Festivalleitern, um wertvolle berufliche Netzwerke zu knüpfen. Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf der offiziellen Website der Akademie: