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 as a 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 theater, 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 in my Franklin, Tennessee studio or online.
Current/Former Students in Performance Across Many Styles
Metropolitan Opera Soprano, Jennifer Rowley - "Come in quest'ora bruna" - from Verdi's 'Simon Boccanegra'
Soprano, Natalie Young - Credo from "Mass in Blue" - Jazz work by Will Todd
Tenor, Josh Lavender - "Hope in Jesus," original song by Josh Lavender
Soprano, Amanda Lehman McCarthy - "Quiet" by Jonathan Reid Gealt
Bass-Baritone, Antonio Azpiri Aprite un po’ quegli occhi - from "Le Nozze di Figaro" by Mozart
Mezzo-Soprano, Ashlee Bickley McCrory - "Dream Valley" by Roger Quilter
Mezzo-Soprano, Amanda Koopman - Nisi Dominus by Antonio Vivaldi
Soprano, Christina Rohm - "Vissi d'arte" from Tosca by Giacomo Puccini
Excerpt from 'Die Fledermaus' by Johann Strauss; 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 Y
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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 A
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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 S
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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 F
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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!