Helping singers build healthy, confident, expressive voices for a lifetime.
People come to study voice for many reasons - developing healthy vocal technique, preparing repertoire and auditions, strengthening their singing as choir members and worship leaders, or rediscovering the joy of singing after a time away.
After more than 35 years as a university school of music voice professor and professional soloist in opera, concert, jazz, and sacred music, I continue to find great joy in helping singers grow in confidence, freedom, and artistry. My students have gone on to perform around the world in opera houses, musical theatre, on the concert stage, in church music ministries, and as influential music educators.
At the heart of my teaching is helping each singer discover their authentic voice in its fullest expression through training that is both encouraging and challenging.
A small number of openings are currently available on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Who Studies Here
Singers come to this studio at many different stages of life and with many different goals. I welcome:
- Serious high school students preparing for college auditions or developing a strong foundation before university study
- College and conservatory students seeking supplemental instruction or intensive preparation
- Adult singers returning to voice after time away, or pursuing continued growth for the joy of it
- Worship leaders, soloists, and choir members looking to sing with greater freedom, confidence, and longevity
- Professional and pre-professional singers preparing for auditions, recordings, or performance
Whether your goal is artistic refinement, healthy vocal technique, or simply singing more beautifully and expressively — instruction is tailored to who you are and where you want to go.
Current/Former Students in Performance Across Many Styles
Metropolitan Opera International Soprano, Jennifer Rowley - "Come in quest'ora bruna" - from Verdi's 'Simon Boccanegra'
Soprano, Natalie Young - Artistic Director of Heartland Sings, Ft. Wayne, IN - "Credo" from 'Mass in Blue' - Jazz work by Will Todd
Tenor, Josh Lavender - Worship Director, Trinity Wesleyan Church, Indianapolis, IN - "Hope in Jesus," original song by Josh Lavender
Soprano, Amanda Lehman McCarthy - Professional Recording Artist - "Quiet" by Jonathan Reid Gealt
Bass-Baritone, Antonio Azpiri - Professional Operatic Baritone - "Aprite un po’ quegli occhi" - from 'Le Nozze di Figaro' by Mozart
Mezzo-Soprano, Ashlee Bickley McCrory - Adjunct Professor of Voice, Purdue University, Ft. Wayne, IN, and Professional Soloist - "Dream Valley" by Roger Quilter
Mezzo-Soprano, Amanda Koopman - Professional Soloist, Music of the Baroque, Chicago, IL - "Nisi Dominus" by Antonio Vivaldi
Soprano, Christina Rohm - Professional Operatic Soprano - "Vissi d'arte" from 'Tosca' by Giacomo Puccini
Excerpt from 'Die Fledermaus' by Johann Strauss, Indiana Wesleyan University: Rosalinda, Abi Long; Alfred, Landon Staley; Eisenstein, Luke Brautigam
TESTIMONIALS
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Dr. Brautigam challenges each of his students to use their strengths to improve their weaknesses. He is constantly striving for excellence in each voice; every exercise, assignment, and repertoire choice embodies a certain goal for each student. In addition...not only is he a teacher, he is a 'friend' to all of his students.
Jennifer Rowley - Metropolitan Opera International Soprano
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I have treasured studying with Dr. Keith Brautigam. He is a vocal technician and truly understands every facet of the voice. He is professional, respectful, nurturing, and invested in his students. Finding a teacher like Keith is rare, and I'm so thankful I have the opportunity to study with him!
Natalie Young - Artistic Director, Heartland Sings, Fort Wayne, IN
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Dr. Keith Brautigam is simply the best teacher I’ve ever had. He has resourceful pedagogical knowledge, which you can tell from the first lesson. There hasn’t been any session with him that I don’t feel improving or without a sense of satisfaction afterwards. He has changed for good my whole understanding of voice production and technique!
Antonio Azpiri, Professional Operaritc Baritone
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Dr. Brautigam is a phenomenal teacher! He's fantastic at meeting students where they are and approaching teaching in a way they will understand. Everyone learns differently, and Dr. B is always willing to make sure a student has what they need to be successful!
Jeremiah Stricker - Manager, Development Administration, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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Dr. Brautigam is the best of the best of vocal instructors! As an accompanist who spent many hours in his studio, I was amazed at his ability to bring out the best in each student, male or female. Students grow by leaps and bounds under his tutelage!
Leslie Freeman - Professional Accompanist
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Dr. Brautigam holds his students to a high standard, but with a nurturing teaching style that encourages confidence in one’s voice and cultivates continued love and appreciation for the music. I have made countless gains with his guidance, both vocally and artistically!