Ryan van Fleet
Ryan Van Fleet is a Boston-based baritone, voice teacher, and music educator whose passion for the voice began after years of piano study. Drawn to the creativity and expressive power of singing, he has since built a career that bridges performance, pedagogy, and education.
A graduate of Boston University with degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Education, Ryan is a licensed Massachusetts educator who previously taught choir and group piano at a top exam school in Boston. In addition to his work at the Amy Dancz studio, he teaches private voice lessons at the Brooks School and Canton High School. He continues to foster his love of choral music as a Choral Fellow for the First Baptist Church in Medford and previously sung with the renowned Tanglewood Festival Chorus.
As a classical singer, Ryan has trained at the Tanglewood Young Artist Vocal Program and “Si Parla, Si Canta!” in Arona, Italy, studying opera, Italian language, and Alexander Technique. Performance highlights include baritone solos with the Nashua Choral Society in Duruflé’s Requiem and the premiere of Feeling One Stream at the Tanglewood Music Center. He is now pursuing a Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy at Boston Conservatory at Berklee, with a focus on Musical Theatre cross-training to deepen his understanding of the voice as a dynamic instrument and how to guide students in using theirs more efficiently.
Beyond classical and musical theatre repertoire, Ryan has extensive experience with Pop and R&B vocal styles through his work in contemporary a cappella. At Boston University, he directed a coed ensemble for three years before performing with an award-winning group at Berklee, Upper Structure, where he received recognition as part of the 2023 “Best Rhythm Section” at the LAAF competition. He has contributed to acclaimed a cappella recordings and completed coursework in Contemporary Vocal Production at Berklee.
As a private instructor, Ryan blends science-based pedagogy with quirky exercises to create a fun yet challenging learning environment. His teaching philosophy centers on curiosity and self-expression, helping students reduce tension, find balance and gain confidence as expressive musicians.