Mike Heitmann is a professional singer, educator, and creative entrepreneur who specializes in making opera and classical music accessible, relatable, and exciting for modern audiences. Early in his career, he discovered that music resonates most powerfully when it feels direct, personal, and connected to real life.

Since 2016, Mike has created modern English adaptations of classic operas—including Carmen, Don Giovanni, The Elixir of Love, and the comedy hit The Real Housewives of Sparta—blending timeless music with current culture and storytelling. In 2020, he co-founded Opera Unbound, which grew from an educational podcast into a live performance company dedicated to breaking down the barriers that keep people from enjoying opera.

As a performer, Mike has appeared with companies across the U.S., including Seattle Opera, Tacoma Opera, and Opera on Tap. He’s also a regular concert soloist and creator of the cabaret Love in the Time of Tinder, performed in New York City, Seattle, and beyond.

At heart, Mike’s passion is connecting people to music—whether onstage, in the studio, or one-on-one with students—through confidence, storytelling, and genuine human connection.