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About Tanner

I’m Tanner Smith, a tenor and graduate student in Vocal Performance at the University of Tennessee. After stepping away from singing for a season, I returned with a deeper appreciation for how powerful, vulnerable, and life-giving this work can be. That experience shapes the way I teach—I understand what it feels like to rebuild, to start again, and to want your voice to feel like home.

I’m especially drawn to opera and the craft of vocal technique: breath, resonance, registration, and clear, honest communication through text. In lessons, I focus on helping singers build a healthy, reliable technique that supports expressive, stylistic singing—whether in classical repertoire, musical theatre, or auditions. If you’d like to know more about how I approach lessons, you can read my Full Teaching Philosophy.

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Voice teacher and performer helping singers build reliable technique and confident sound

Build a reliable, confident voice through clear technique and expressive singing.

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Refine Your Unique Artistry

Tanner Smith Voice Studio provides personalized in-home voice lessons throughout the Des Moines metro area. Lessons are available in Pleasant Hill, West Des Moines, Waukee, Ankeny, Johnston, and surrounding communities. Online lessons are also available nationwide.

30-, 45-, and 60-minute lessons available • Flexible scheduling

In-home voice lessons are available throughout the Des Moines metro beginning June 1. Online lessons are available nationwide.

Our Lessons

Student Success Stories

"Working with Tanner has completely transformed my approach to singing. His focus on healthy technique gave me the confidence to nail my musical theatre auditions and really understand how my voice works."

Sarah M. — Musical Theatre Student

"Tanner’s studio is a place where you feel safe to explore your sound. He is patient, encouraging, and incredibly knowledgeable about the mechanics of the voice. I would recommend him to any aspiring singer."

David L. — Classical Voice Student

Get in Touch

Email: sing@tannersmithvoicestudio.com

Phone: (515) 229-2275

Service Area: Des Moines Metro (Pleasant Hill, West Des Moines, Waukee, Ankeny, Johnston, and surrounding communities)

ELEVATE YOUR VOICE • PERFORM WITH CONFIDENCE • ENROLL TODAY

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