Leandro Lacava

Introduction: Leandro Lacava is an accomplished vocal instructor and professional singer with expertise in several different styles of music, including opera, musical theater, rock, and Brazilian music. At home on both the musical theater and operatic stages, the tenor has performed roles ranging from Don Ramiro in Rossini’s Cenerentola to Schroeder in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. A native of Brazil, he is fluent in Portuguese and English, speaks Italian, and has coached many students in singing diction in English, Italian, French, German, and Portuguese. He possesses a Masters degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Wyoming, and has worked as a vocal director/Adjunct Professor at the University Dulcina de Moraes in Brazil. His 16 years of teaching experience has included private lessons both at home and in several studios and music conservatories, as well as group lessons and master classes with students of all levels, from beginners to established professionals. Working in these varied environments was fundamental for the development of his teaching method. Each student is unique, and different approaches are needed to help different voices. It is his firm belief that anyone can learn healthy vocal technique. Mr. Lacava’s students in Brazil have performed in numerous professional productions including Miss Saigon, Crazy for You, The Lion King, Zorro, and Godspell, among others. His own professional performance experience in Europe, Brazil, and the U.S. in a great variety of shows, from plays to musical theater to classical opera, allowed him to work with countless professionals in the fields of theater, vocal and instrumental music, and dance, where he gained invaluable knowledge and experience that he hopes to pass on to his students as well. I have a passion for helping all my students develop their voices and their musical potential while having fun in the process. Every student is unique and I love helping them to find their true voices and to accomplish their goals.