Valerie Ryser

Valerie Ryser

“Discover and develop your own voice with joy, creativity, and sound technique.” – Valerie

"As a passionate singer and experienced vocal coach, I am delighted to share my enthusiasm for music and singing with others. With my experience in solo singing and private lessons, I help my students discover and develop their voices. My focus is on teaching vocal technique, interpretation, and stage presence in a creative and enjoyable way, and on addressing each student's individual voice. Music should be fun and inspiring – I want to make that tangible in every lesson."

Valérie Fleur Ryser gained her first musical experiences at a very young age. As a young adult, she switched from a pop/rock band to classical training, where she discovered her new passion. After completing her Bachelor's degree in classical singing at the Lucerne School of Music, she pursued her great passion for opera and was accepted into the Swiss Opera Studio in Biel, where she will complete her Master's degree in the summer of 2025.

My vision

My goal in teaching is to equip students with the necessary vocal skills so they can use their voices healthily and expressively. I love discussing vocal technique, experimenting with the voice, and discovering new insights into the physical processes involved in singing. My priorities are to teach vocal technique clearly and systematically, to address individual voice types and personalities, and to share the joy of music and artistic expression. Reflecting on my own technique and interpretation not only helps my students but also me as an artist.

Training

• Currently: Swiss Opera Studio Biel / Master of Performance Specialized Opera, Singing, Classical Music at the Bern University of the Arts
• Bachelor of Music, Classical Singing, at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Stage experience

Valérie made her role debut as «Le Feu» in Maurice Ravel's «L'Enfant et les sortilèges» at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. During her bachelor's studies, she also initiated several of her own projects, including song recitals and the stage project «Images of Women – Opera Scenes with Chamber Orchestra».

As part of the opera studio, she has already performed several roles at the Theater Orchester Biel Solothurn and the Bühnen Bern, including «Servilia» in «La clemenza di Tito», «Papagena» in «Die Zauberflöte», «Barbarina» in «Le nozze di Figaro» and «1. Alpengeist» in the world premiere of Fabian Müller's «Heidi feiert Weihnachten».

A special moment in her career was singing the Swiss national anthem solo and a cappella in the Federal Parliament Building in Bern, on the occasion of the swearing-in of the Council of States, where she performed in front of Swiss political celebrities.

In addition, Valérie was a prize winner at the 33rd International Singing Competition Kammeroper Schloss Rheinsberg and was allowed to sing in the opera gala with the Brandenburg State Orchestra Frankfurt Oder under the direction of Azis Sadikovic.

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