APSU Concerto Competition
Winner
Philadelphia · classical voice · artistry
A voice that
moves through you.
Philadelphia-based professional opera singer and vocal coach Emma Bachman brings luminous storytelling to the stage—and grounded, individual craft to every voice.
American Opera Adventures · 2024
Opera Singer · Vocal Coach · Arts Advocate
01 / About
Music begins where
language ends.
Professional opera singer and vocal coach Emma Bachman holds a master’s degree in Vocal Performance from Austin Peay State University and is a former Miss North Dakota Volunteer titleholder.
Originally from Springfield, Illinois, Emma earned her bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from Western Illinois University after attending Lincoln Land Community College. Her stage work ranges from Mozart and Monteverdi to contemporary American opera, alongside international study at the Accademia dell’Arte in Arezzo, Italy.
A private voice coach since 2017, Emma has also served as a musical director and taught at The Arts Alliance and Point O’Pines Camp. Her work as a performer, educator, and arts advocate is rooted in a deep belief that confident technique creates space for honest storytelling.
Invite Emma to perform →Recognition & training
On stage and beyond
Emma has performed in masterclasses with Lisette Oropesa and Eileen Downey and premiered Santiago Veros’s I Will Dream With You as a soloist.
NATS Mid-South Regionals
1st, MT9 · 3rd, CL9
NATS National Auditions
National Semifinalist
Accademia dell’Arte
Arezzo, Italy
In performance
A life on stage
From intimate recital rooms to fully staged opera, Emma brings clarity, presence, and vivid storytelling to every performance.
Selected performances
Listen & watch
Opera, art song, and moments from the concert stage.
01
O wär ich schon mit dir vereint
Beethoven · Fidelio · APSU Concerto Winners Concert, 2025
02
Adieu, notre petite table
Massenet · Manon · APSU Concerto Winners Concert, 2025
03
Nichts
Richard Strauss · 2025
04
When I Look at You
Wildhorn · The Scarlet Pimpernel · Musical theatre
On the music stand
Selected repertoire
A snapshot of stage, concert, and recital work. Full repertoire available by request.
01
Full Roles
- Pamina · The Magic Flute — Mozart
- Stella · The Last Sorcerer — Viardot
- Zelda ’24 · The Ghosts of Gatsby — Mack
- Lady Fortunato · The Cask of Amontillado — Chacon
02
Opera Scenes
- The Tales of Hoffmann — Offenbach
- Die Walküre — Wagner
- Armide — Lully
- Scipione — Handel
- L’incoronazione di Poppea — Monteverdi
03
International Study
- La bohème — Puccini
- Le nozze di Figaro — Mozart
- L’elisir d’amore — Donizetti
- Accademia dell’Arte · Arezzo, Italy · 2023
The online studio
Your voice.
More fully yours.
One-to-one online lessons that help singers develop a healthy, authentic, and confident voice—supported by reliable technique and a deeper connection to the music.
- Ages 12+ · younger students by audition
- Musical theatre · classical · folk · pop
- Audition, college & BFA preparation
- FaceTime · Zoom · Skype
Evening and weekend availability · Eastern Time
Daytime appointments by request
Single lesson
1lesson30 minutes$40
$40 per lesson
Book 30 min60 minutes$80
$80 per lesson
Book 60 minFour lessons
4lessons30 minutes$150
$37.50 per lesson
Buy 30 min60 minutes$300
$75 per lesson
Buy 60 minTwelve lessons
12lessons30 minutes$425
$35.42 per lesson
Buy 30 min60 minutes$850
$70.83 per lesson
Buy 60 minChoose 30 minutes for focused check-ins, younger singers, or targeted repertoire work. Choose 60 minutes for comprehensive technique, audition preparation, and deeper repertoire coaching. Select “Book or buy” to reserve a single lesson or purchase a package securely through SimplyBook.me. Package purchases are non-refundable except where required by applicable law. Lessons may be rescheduled and must be used within six months of purchase. Students select a recurring weekly appointment after purchase; availability is not guaranteed until confirmed.
Inside a lesson
Technique with a purpose.
Emma’s studio is goal-oriented and preparation-focused, building disciplined musicianship that serves the whole performer.
Check in & release
A brief check-in followed by individualized stretching and breath work.
Build the instrument
Posture, breathing, and vocal exercises selected for the singer’s voice and goals.
Understand the craft
Practical education in vocal, musical, or performance technique—not just what to do, but why.
Apply it to repertoire
Focused work on music the student cares about, with clear feedback and next steps for practice.
Before your first lesson
Tell Emma where you want your voice to go.
- What songs or styles are you interested in singing?
- What do you enjoy singing—and what do you listen to?
- Which artists or performers inspire you?
- What are your goals in singing, performance, and musicianship?
- How much time can you realistically dedicate to practice?
Let’s make something resonate
Performance,
collaboration, or lessons.
Tell Emma a little about your project, performance, or voice goals. She’ll respond personally after reviewing your inquiry.
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