What do artists say?
Selected testimonials from singers and colleagues offer insight into the artistic and technical work developed in studio and professional contexts.
Miina-Liisa Värelä - Soprano
I’ve had the fortune of studying with Jack Livigni since 2020. Working with him changed my voice and my way of thinking! I’ve been able to develop my voice and build a solid technique that gives me possibilities to serve music in many different ways.
With Jack’s guidance i am currently singing the most demanding German repertoire in the highest level.
He is not only an exceptional singer and technician, but a wonderful teacher and a beautiful human being!
He creates a supportive, judgment-free environment where you feel comfortable experimenting and growing.
His explanations are clear, his demonstrations are inspiring, he is just full of passion for music and singing.
Anush Hovanissyan
Royal Opera House and Ballet - Covent Garden,
2017 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, Welsh National Opera, Teatro Verdi -Trieste, Stadttheater Klagenfurt, BBC Proms, Scottish Opera.
https://www.anushhovhannisyan.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/anushhovhannisyan/
Miina-Liisa Värelä
Best Female Singer at the prestigious 2026 Oper! Awards.
Bayerische Staatsoper, Bayreuther Festspiele, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Oper Frankfurt, etc.
https://www.harrisonparrott.com/artists/miina-liisa-varela
Andrew Owens - Tenor
Jack LiVigni has been my teacher and my friend for the last fifteen years. I have seldom come across anyone who matches the love he has for this art form. Jack believes that opera is a living, evolving tradition, and he works tirelessly to make it accessible, relevant, and exciting for young artists today. Any success I have enjoyed in my career is largely due to his expertise and his guidance.
Andrew Owens
Tenor, Genius, Prodigy, Birds Fan
Andrew Owens
Opernhaus Zürich, Seattle Opera, Opera San Antonio, North Carolina Opera, Manitoba Opera, Glyndebourne Festival, Virginia Opera, Greensboro Opera, Florida Grand Opera, and Caramoor Festival.
IMG Artists
Zhedong Ren - Tenor
Studying with Maestro Jack Livigni over the past several years has been one of the most meaningful and formative experiences in my artistic journey. He is not only an extraodinary tenor, but a true artist who deeply understands how to guide others in the craft of singing.
What has always struck me is the depth of his insight into singing and opera—an understanding that goes far beyond theory, rooted in genuine stage experience and a highly refined artistic perspective. He has a remarkable ability to tailor his teaching to the individual, making even the most complex technical concepts feel clear, tangible, and achievable.
Most importantly, his teaching extends far beyond vocal technique. While he has helped me build and refine my voice, he has also guided me to think more deeply about music, text, and expression. Through this process, I have grown not only as a singer, but as a more complete and thoughtful musician.
Zhedong Ren
Tanja Ariane Baumgartner - Mezzo
Jack`s impeccable ear and his immense knowledge about singing make him the best coach I ever worked with. My voice gained more beauty and volume and flexibility to be able to perform the big italian and the big german repertoire on the highest level!
Tanja Ariane Baumgartner
Bayerische Staatsoper, Bayreuther Festspiele, Salzburg Festival, Lyric Opera Chicago, Covent Garden,Staatsoper /Deutsche Oper Berlin, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Oper Frankfurt, etc.
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https://www.tanjaarianebaumgartner.com/en
Laurence Kilsby - Tenor
I can say with full confidence that Jack is one of the finest teachers I have had the pleasure of studying with. His extensive knowledge of vocal technique and remarkable ease in communicating very detailed information is unparalleled. I trust Jack wholeheartedly with my singing and I feel extremely lucky to work with him.
Laurence Kilsby
Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Canadian Opera Co., Opéra National de Paris.
keiron.cooke@askonasholt.com
https://www.laurencekilsby.com/
Samantha Malk - Mezzo, Guildhall School of Music and Drama - Head of Vocal Studies
Jack LiVigni is a brilliant educator, a gorgeous tenor and a delightful colleague. His profound pedagogical and anatomical knowledge combined with his excellent communication skills, offer an outstanding opportunity for singers of any level to build and develop their techniques - autonomously and individually. Jack is committed to finding a holistic, healthy, resilient, expressive and sustainable sound/approach bespoke to each singer. A very special mentor and guide.
Frazan Adil Kotwal - Baritone
Working with Jack is both an artistic and personal privilege. He combines an extraordinary depth of knowledge with genuine kindness and compassion, creating an environment where true growth can take place. I deeply admire his professionalism, passion, and unwavering commitment to the process of learning and development. His openness and insight have shaped me profoundly, and I can say with complete conviction that I have grown into a far better singer through his guidance.
Frazan Adil Kotwal
Anush Hovanissyan - Soprano
Working with Jack Livigni has been truly transformative. His guidance has given me a deeper, holistic connection to my instrument than I ever experienced before. Jack’s insight was pivotal as I prepared for major debuts, and those performances became defining successes in my career. He is, without question, the only teacher I would entrust with my voice and technique. Jack is a singular mentor - a man of remarkable integrity, profound knowledge, and immense generosity. He is not only shaping voices, but also shaping the next generation of opera singers with unparalleled dedication.
Nelly Miricioiu - Soprano
I had the privilege of singing with Jack Li Vigni years ago at the Concertgebouw, and what stood out then continues to define him today - a deep respect for the voice and a genuine commitment to its development.
As a teacher, Jack combines a refined ear with a thoughtful, evolving approach. His interest in the anatomy and science of the voice, alongside his openness to new ideas and changing practices, makes his work both grounded and forward-thinking. He meets each singer where they are, offering guidance that is precise, supportive, and deeply informed.
I hold a deep respect for Jack and his ability to nurture young talent with sensitivity and clarity, always fostering collaboration rooted in mutual respect. Working with Jack is not only musically enriching, but deeply human.
Nelly Miricioiu - International Soprano & Vocal Mentor
Nelly Miricioiu
Nelly Miricioiu is a Romanian-born British soprano celebrated for her exceptional versatility across bel canto, verismo, and French repertoire, and for a major international career spanning over four decades. Performing in every major opera house - Royal Opera House, La Scala, Metropolitan Opera, etc. Renowned particularly for her interpretations of Violetta, Tosca, and the great bel canto heroines, she also played a key role in reviving rare 19th-century operas through her work with Opera Rara, and is now highly respected as a teacher and mentor to young singers. The Dean of Students at Mediterranean Opera Studio & Festival.
Isaac Hurtado - Tenor
After many years of vocal study and multiple degrees, I finally found Jack LiVigni—a teacher who has transformed my voice and revitalized my career as both a singer and pedagogue. He stands as a direct conduit to the Italian tradition that produced some of the most thrilling voices in history, having worked closely with artists such as Corelli, Bergonzi, Fisichella, and Pola, as well as with leading proponents of the methods of Cotogni and Melocchi.
What sets him apart is a rare and powerful combination: the ability to demonstrate world-class singing while also articulating the process with scientific precision in clear, accessible terms. This is matched by a studio environment grounded in respect, focus, and genuine artistic inspiration.
In particular, his mastery of vocal acoustics—especially squillo—along with passaggio mechanics and high-note function, is unmistakable in the results of his singers. I have observed him teach all voice types at both Curtis and MSM, as well as at MOSF in Sicily, and he consistently achieves the finest results I have encountered in any teacher.”
Isaac Hurtado
https://www.isaachurtadotenor.com/
Randsman Artists Management
Orquesta Filarmónica del Estado de Chihuahua, Utah Opera, Opera Tampa, Winter Opera St. Louis, Maryland Opera,
Taka Komagata - Tenor
Working with Jack has changed me as a singer and an artist. His generosity and deep passion for vocal artistry are a constant inspiration to me. With his extraordinary knowledge, he has been guiding me to find my true voice and access it with great efficiency. He creates a safe and encouraging space where singers can be open and sometimes vulnerable. Through his guidance, the connection to both my voice and my emotions is stronger and deeper than ever before. He is also a wonderful mentor who truly cares about people. I leave every lesson with him feeling more centered, inspired, and happy.
