J. Adam Shelton

About

Dr. J. Adam Shelton is a lyric tenor and accomplished voice teacher based in Madison, Wisconsin. He holds a DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) in Vocal Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and teaches at the collegiate level at Edgewood College while maintaining the Shelton Private Voice Studio. Dr. Shelton is a skilled performer with extensive operatic experience, having performed with Madison Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera, Madison Savoyards, Music Theatre of Madison, Arizona Opera, Knoxville Opera, and Opera For the Young. He served as the tenor studio artist in the inaugural year of the Madison Opera Studio Artist program and completed two seasons as an apprentice with Des Moines Metro Opera, where he performed roles in Susannah and Gianni Schicchi. His teaching covers a wide range of styles from classical bel canto to Broadway, Mozart to contemporary music, preparing students for recording projects, international tours, and church performances. He is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).

Education & Qualifications

DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) in Vocal Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Teaching Styles