Jeffrey Peterson, Piano

Biography

Pianist and coach Jeffrey Peterson has appeared in recitals and master classes on five continents, with such important operatic artists as Martina Arroyo, James King, and Teresa Kubiak, in venues as far-reaching as Hoam Hall in Seoul, the Marian Anderson Festival and Competition, and Manaus, Brazil. His performances have been broadcast on public radio stations in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and New Mexico, as well as on WFMT. 

Dr. Peterson has taught at Indiana University, the University of Illinois, the University of Akron, and served on the Opera Studies Faculty at Northwestern University for  five years. While at Indiana University he helped design and teach a course in operatic role preparation. He is a member of NATS, the Chicago Singing Teachers Guild, Phi Kappa Phi, College Music Society, Opera America, and the National Opera Association.

Jeffrey Peterson earned a doctorate in Vocal Coaching and Accompanying at the University of Illinois, where he was assistant to renowned pianist and coach John Wustman. He was also a recipient of the Nancy Kennedy Wustman Award in Vocal Coaching, established in memory of Mr. Wustman’s late wife.  He is beginning his second year as Assistant Professor of Voice and Vocal Coaching at the Baylor University School of Music.