About Alex

Alexander Duarte is a British-Czech lyric tenor performing across the UK and Europe. He began his vocal training with David Kirby-Ashmore at the age of nine and continues to study under his guidance alongside ongoing vocal development with Peter Bronder and Joy Mammen.Recent engagements include Don José in Carmen in France, Rodolfo in La Bohème with Cardiff Cotswold Opera, and Tamino in Die Zauberflöte with Opera Kensington. His oratorio work includes solo appearances in Messe solennelle de Sainte-Cécile, Nelson Mass, and Schumann’s Der Rose Pilgerfahrt, alongside performances with the Thames Head Singers, the Dalkeith Singers, and the Broughton Choral Society.Alongside his performance career, Alexander maintains a strong interest in vocal pedagogy, human behaviour, and the relationship between psychological and physical processes within vocal performance.

Bampton Vocal Studio

Alongside his performance career, Alex is the founder of Bampton Vocal Studio, where he coaches singers from advanced to career professionals, and those working to find or re-establish their voice. His work also includes voice rehabilitation, supporting singers returning from periods of vocal difficulty or technical imbalance.His approach is informed by the principles of Frederick Husler and Yvonne Rodd-Marling, focusing on functional vocal coordination, balanced resonance, and efficient, sustainable phonation.Rather than applying a fixed tonal ideal, he works from the individual mechanics of each voice to establish technical stability and flexibility. His teaching prioritises clear function, expressive control, and long-term vocal reliability, with an emphasis on preparing voices for professional demands.Lessons are offered both in-person and online through individual 60-minute sessions.
Fee: £60 per 60-minute session

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"I have both taken classes and performed with him and I can attest that the quality of his work is excellent and will be to any student's satisfaction."

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"I came to Alex with a real problem with my singing. He has worked so hard to identify the problem and to help me get over it. We are making great progress and I can't thank him enough for finding my voice again. I can still sing - yippee!"

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"Alex is a very patient and encouraging vocal coach. I have learned a lot from him."

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"Had a consultation and he was super honest about where he could help me and what was possible. He's very skilled and has a more technical and scientific approach to singing which I prefer. I will book more lessons !"

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"I have had several lessons with Alex now. He has listened to my voice figured out what needs work and helped coach me with different exercises to strengthen and develop. He has been very good at specifically tailoring the sessions to what I need to work on. He creates a open friendly environment to work in. I would 100% recommend"