A dedicated educator and mentor, Matthew Treviño brings a wealth of experience to his role as Professor of Voice at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His teaching philosophy centers on fostering healthy vocal technique and authentic artistry while ensuring his students thrive both personally and professionally.  With a deep commitment to student growth, he cultivates a supportive yet challenging studio environment—one that encourages students to take ownership of their instruments, develop artistic independence, and forge their own unique paths in the ever-evolving world of the musical arts. His research explores the intersection of historical vocal pedagogy and contemporary vocal music, as well as innovations in new music to create and perform works that are both engaging and enriching for artists and audiences alike.

Matthew previously held the position of Professor of Voice and Area Chair at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.  His students have achieved significant success, performing with esteemed companies across North America including Canadian Opera Company, Opéra de Montréal, Vancouver Opera, Calgary Opera, The Banff Centre, Fort Worth Opera, Dallas Opera, Austin Opera, and Madison Opera to name a few.

A passionate advocate for modern opera, he has had the privilege of starring in four album releases of new music, including Carly Simon’s Romulus Hunt (Lexicon Classics), Gordon Getty’s The Canterville Ghost (Pentatone), Michael Nyman’s The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat (Naxos), and Robert Patterson’s Three Way (American Modern Recordings).

In addition to his academic work, Matthew maintains an active performance career, recently appearing as Bonze in Madama Butterfly and Ferrando in Il Trovatore (Opéra de Montréal), Dr. Bartolo in Le nozze di Figaro (Calgary Opera, Austin Opera), Dr. P in The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat (Nashville Opera), Friar Laurent in Roméo et Juliette (Florentine Opera), and Dr. Grenvil in La Traviata (Calgary Opera). Other career highlights include Sparafucile in Rigoletto (Vancouver Opera, English National Opera, Hawaii Opera Theater, Opera Memphis), Raimondo in Lucia di Lammermoor and Leporello in Don Giovanni (Opera Colorado), Hobson in Peter Grimes (English National Opera), and The Client in Three Way (Brooklyn Academy of Music, Nashville Opera). He has also performed in major concert works, including Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 (Santa Fe Symphony) and Handel’s Messiah (St. Louis Symphony).

Professor Treviño is a graduate of Baylor University where he was awarded the Thomas Stewart Award for Vocal Excellence.  He is a former member of San Francisco Opera’s Merola Opera Program and was a winner in the Loren L. Zachary Foundation Competition, Dallas Opera Competition, the Fort Worth Opera McCammon Voice Competition, and the 2010 Austin Critics Table Award.

He lives in Verona, WI with his wife Catherine, his son Luca, and his golden retriever Daisy.