Ryan Bede

Ryan Bede is a versatile voice teacher, performer, and educator, known for their powerful baritone performances across opera and concert stages. They have an extensive operatic repertoire, including notable roles such as Papageno in "The Magic Flute" and Belcore in "The Elixir of Love," and have performed with esteemed organizations like Seattle Opera and Nashville Opera. Currently, Ryan teaches at Belmont University and Lipscomb University while maintaining a private voice studio in Nashville. They hold a Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Performance from the University of Washington, where they also earned a Master of Music in Vocal/Opera Performance. Ryan has actively contributed to the National Association of Teachers of Singing and has successfully guided many students into top voice and choral programs in the United States.