UNIVERSAL VOICE TEACHERS.

Partner Universal Voice Institute, Singer, Voice Teacher, Vocal Coach

Daan Smits is a versatile tenor with a great passion for the pop and musical theater genres. Besides singing, his heart truly lies in teaching as well. He coaches many well-known singers in pop music, in musicals, and for TV at the Universal Voice Institute. He was involved in founding the Universal Voice Institute, is part of the core team, and organizes the annual Universal Voice Symposium.

Education

In 2012, Daan graduated from the Music Theater Academy at Codarts Conservatory in Rotterdam. Immediately after graduation, he was able to start teaching at the same program as a voice teacher. Other places where Daan has taught besides Codarts include Lucia Marthas Institute for Performing Arts and the Frank Sanders Academy in Amsterdam.

Musicals

As a singer/actor, Daan was seen for years in various theater productions. For example, he was part of the cast of the very famous musical Soldier of Orange, Under the Green Sky (music by Boudewijn de Groot), Miffy (as Father Pluis), and Tino van Dijk in the musical Regret, based on the well-known book by Carry Slee.

Vocal Coach

Besides Universal Voice, Daan is also often active as a vocal coach. As a vocal coach, he has been involved with various musical and TV productions. For example, Daan provided vocal coaching for shows such as: Chez Brood (with music by Herman Brood), The Color Purple, Soldier of Orange the musical, the TV series Petticoat, and many more.