Michael Manganiello is currently a faculty member in the Voice and Professional Studies departments of the Peabody Institute, and a doctoral candidate at the same, where they study with Bill Sharp, Beth Willer, and Patrick O’Donnell. They also work as a Senior Peer Career Coach at the Peabody LAUNCHPad office. Michael graduated from Peabody in 2021 with a master’s degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy, and from SUNY Fredonia in 2012, where they earned concurrent bachelor's degrees cum laude in Vocal Performance and Dance, with a minor in Visual Art/New Media. They perform regularly with their friend and collaborative keyboardist, Stephanie Baird, showcasing the duo's innovative programmes which push the boundaries of the song recital, inspired by themes that examine the core of human experience. If the temperature is above 50 degrees, Michael is probably outside planting native wildflowers and heirloom tomatoes.