Tyler Nelson

Tyler Nelson is an Associate Professor of Voice and Area Chair of the Voice Department at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music. He is a renowned opera soloist and teacher with an extensive international performing career.

His performances include principal roles with major opera companies such as Irish National Opera, Opera on the James, Opera Saratoga, and the Castleton Festival under Maestro Lorin Maazel. Notable roles include Tamino in Die Zauberflöte, Alfredo in La Traviata, and Arturo in Lucia di Lammermoor. He has also sung with prestigious ensembles like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and performed at venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.

Critically acclaimed for his vocal technique and theatricality, reviews highlight his 'mellifluous' singing, 'impeccable diction,' and ability to blend humor with vocal mastery in roles like Delfa in Giasone. His work spans classical operatic repertoire and contemporary works such as Gordon Getty’s Plump Jack in Mexico.

While no formal awards are listed, his performances consistently receive professional praise for technical skill and dramatic presence.