Collaborative Piano

As a collaborative pianist and vocal coach, Dr. Joshua Tanis routinely works with singers from the Metropolitan Opera, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Teatro alla Scala, the Royal Opera House, the Vienna State Opera, the Paris Opera, the Houston Grand Opera, the Sydney Opera House, the New York City Opera, the Teatro Real, the Teatro di San Carlo, and other opera houses. He is a specialist in the music of Richard Strauss.

In addition to maintaining a private coaching studio, Dr. Tanis has regualrly accompanied singers in the studios of Marilyn Horne, Harolyn Blackwell, and Frances Pallozzi Wittmann. Beyond his work with opera singers, Dr. Tanis has collaborated extensively with many members of the Broadway community. 

Along with his extensive résumé as a collaborative pianist and vocal coach, Dr. Tanis has equally substantial credits as a solo pianist and a conductor/music director.