What people are saying

  • Christopher Clark conductor

    “What struck me about my meetings with Josef in Enschede is the way he thinks and listens: his genuine curiosity about how artists grow, and his rare ability to hold multiple perspectives at once - the practical, the psychological, the artistic, and the longer view of a career. His kindness, incredible energy and creative joy made our conversations genuinely valuable.”

    — Christopher Clark (conductor)

  • Linard Vrielink tenor ArtsFit Academy Coach

    “Josef Fuchs empowers artists to develop clarity, autonomy, and confidence in their careers. Through his workshop Artistic Entrepreneurship, he supports sustainable artistic growth.”

    — Linard Vrielink (director ArtsFit Academy)

  • Austėja Zinkevičiūtė Soprano opera singer

    “As a young opera singer, it is especially important for me to know that I am taking the right steps toward building a sustainable and long-term career. During the meetings with Josef, I gained a lot of new and valuable information that will be extremely helpful on my professional path. It feels truly encouraging to know that there are people like Josef who dedicate their time to helping young artists, sharing essential knowledge, and inspiring them to take action and follow their dreams and goals.”

    — Austėja Zinkevičiūtė (soprano)

  • Justas Čeponis Repetitor

    “Working with Josef was a turning point in my career transition from a fest position to full freelance life. His guidance gave me clarity and confidence, while his network and fresh ideas opened doors I hadn’t considered before. On top of being highly professional, Josef is also a genuinely kind person with a strong psychological understanding. This helped me gain not only a better perspective on my professional future but also the ability to shape it in the most comfortable and authentic way. I feel better equipped and inspired to shape my path with freedom and focus”

    — Justas Čeponis (repetitor)

  • Marco Alibrando conductor

    “Since 2013, I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Josef Fuchs on three different occasions, and each time has been a truly stimulating and valuable experience! Josef has a rare talent and remarkable intuition for recognizing an artist’s potential — often even before the artist is aware of it. He knows how to hold up a mirror to you, offering a clearer image of yourself and helping you find that extra spark. Alongside his artistic sensitivity and expertise, he brings a deep understanding of the musical and theatrical world, always creating a working environment built on trust, respect, and genuine collaboration.”

    — Marco Alibrando (conductor)

  • Singer coaching testimonial mezzo Rommie Rochell

    “Josef Fuchs has been instrumental in my development as a performing artist. He possesses vast knowledge and experience in all facets of opera productions, and offers expert advice, coaching and mentoring. A great resource for young artists!”

    — Rommie Rochell (mezzo soprano)

  • A woman with shoulder-length wavy blonde hair and blue eyes, smiling in front of a bookshelf filled with books. Katia di Munno Summer Masterclass Bergamo

    “We are thrilled to welcome Josef Fuchs back to our next edition of the Musica Proibita Management Summer Artist Program in Bergamo. Josef is a vital pillar of our team: his sharp eye for talent, combined with his generous way of guiding singers, makes him an irreplaceable force in the development of young artists from all over the world. His core topics strike exactly the right balance between artistic excellence and professional awareness — a combination that equips our singers for the real world of opera. Josef doesn’t just teach, he inspires, and that makes him a unique asset to our program.”

    — Katia di Munno (founding director)

  • Manuela Ochakovski vocal coach collaborator

    “I very much like to collaborate with Josef Fuchs, because of his very high professional standards, the know-how of the business, his “fingerspitzengefühl” in working with artists and his lovely sense of humor.”

    — Manuela Ochakovski (vocal coach)

  • Lachlan Brown conductor artistic director

    “Thank you for being so organised, professional and invested. Maybe that's obvious but it feels rarer than ever. I do hope you'll be part of next year's edition of the Netherlands Lyric Opera Festival!.”

    — Lochlan Brown (artistic director)

  • Bartholomew Lawrence bass singer

    “Having recently made a return to singing after an extended break from performing, Josef has been incredibly insightful and supportive in helping me create a plan of action and how best one might want to move forward. He has a wonderful nurturing quality and uses all the knowledge and experience he has to help give you direction towards your ongoing development and long term goals. With such a dynamic range of skills and knowledge in all things Opera, he is a real asset to artists and their career development.”

    — Bartholomew Lawrence (bass)

  • Lilian Farahani soprano singer Dutch

    “Josef Fuchs is a sharp sparring partner, also for those further along their careers. He knows the opera world, its people and dynamics. Josef is able to tailor his advice to fit each individual artist.”

    — Lilian Farahani (soprano)

  • Karine Locatelli conductor

    „Josef is very professional and dedicated. Working together allowed me to structure and organize the development of a strategy. Highly personalized coaching and advice, for a rewarding experience.“

    — Karine Locatelli (conductor)

  • Elliot Mardo Baritone

    “Thank you again for the wonderful meeting. It was incredibly helpful.“

    — Elliot Madore (baritone)

  • Izabella Fabrycka soprano opera singer

    “Courses with Josef were exceptionally fruitful. I gained practical knowledge about crafting my CV, as well as about contracts and agreements - insights I’m certain will serve me well in the near future. The content was delivered clearly and, most importantly, with great positive energy. I particularly value Josef’s honesty and constructive criticism, which helped us participants set a clear direction for our next professional steps. His broad expertise and open approach make me wholeheartedly recommend Josef’s courses to anyone seeking both knowledge and inspiration.”

    — Izabella Fabrycka (soprano)

  • Maria Olender soprano Poland

    “Die große Aufmerksamkeit für Details, die Berufserfahrung sowohl auf als auch hinter der Bühne und der spürbare Professionalismus haben den Workshop mit Josef Fuchs zu einer wirklich bereichernden Erfahrung für mich gemacht. Ich habe verstanden, worauf ich mich konzentrieren sollte, wie ich meine digitale Visitenkarte verbessern kann und worauf es bei der Auswahl des Repertoires für Vorsingen wirklich ankommt. Besonders aufmerksam hat Josef darauf hingewiesen, wie wichtig die Einheit zwischen Repertoire, der eigenen Stimme und der persönlichen Ausstrahlung ist. Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert!”

    — Maria Olender (soprano)

  • Rhydian Jenkins tenor

    “That podcast is so good! Every artist and person should listen to it. It offers real insight into the industry and what it’s like from all angles — including yours. So, so good! Definitely a brilliant listen!”

    — Rhydian Jenkins (tenor)

  • Nazan Fikret soprano

    “In your podcast you are so warm and engaging. You’re wise in a humble way and you can see people as individuals that have a certain path. Let’s spread kindness is the message, I guess, and I hope you reach a lot of people with this.”

    — Nazan Fikret (soprano)

  • Paul McNamara tenor Dutch Nationale Opera Academy

    “For many years, Josef Fuchs has been a regular guest at the Dutch National Opera Academy (DNOA), making an invaluable contribution to both the assessment process of the Professional Development and Audition Training module and when visiting our various productions. With a deep understanding of where young singers are in their training trajectory, Josef engages with them from a place of genuine insight, informed by his many years of experience in the wider professional field. His empathy, extensive knowledge, and long, successful track record of supporting emerging artists are consistently evident in his work. His advice and input have benefitted countless young singers, whom he supports in a constructive, encouraging, and highly impactful way.“

    — Paul McNamara (Artistic Leader DNOA)

  • Mezzo Marie Claire Op Ten Noort

    „Recently I started working with Josef due to my move back to The Netherlands where I knew little of the market. Having these coaching sessions were an eye opener in many ways. Josef stimulates to question your own convictions, helps navigating your thought processes and supports you to get to the core of your wants&needs to make the next step in your career. The interview and podcast offer insight into how he works. Both conversations are full of valuable information, and I would like to recommend booking a session.“

    — Marie-Claire Op Ten Noort (mezzo soprano)

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Collaborations

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As coach and panelist Josef Fuchs regularly is invited to international singing competitions, opera studios, academies, and masterclasses, as well as cultural organisations. In addition to providing coaching sessions on his core topics for groups and individual artists, he has developed courses for various educational institutions. 

A selection of collaboration partners:

  • Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava (SVK)

  • Ada Sari International Vocal Artistry Competition (PL)

  • ArtsFit Academy (DE)

  • Belvedere Singing Competition (NL)

  • Career Management Course - Next Generation Opera Europa (PL)

  • Concerto Media (NL)

  • Dutch National Opera Academy (NL)

  • Dutch National Opera Studio Amsterdam (NL)

  • Enchoris - River Studios Cologne (DE)

  • International Opera Academy (BE)

  • International Opera Studio Zürich (CH)

  • International Vocal Competition ‘s-Hertogenbosch (NL)

  • Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag (NL)

  • Masterclass Manuela Ochakovski (NL)

  • Netherlands Lyric Opera Festival (NL)

  • Nieuw Geneco - Genootschap Nederlandse Componisten (NL)

  • Summer Artist Program Musica Proibita (IT)