David J. Baldwin is a Singer, Actor, and Adjunct Professor of Voice at NYU Steinhardt, where he teaches Musical Theatre and Classical Voice. He teaches private voice in Queens and Manhattan.

His students have been seen on National Tours (Chicago, Moulin Rouge, My Fair Lady, and more), winning the Barbershop National Championships, and in lead roles at NYU Steinhardt and numerous local theatres.

David holds an Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy from NYU Steinhardt, a Master of Music in Voice Performance from Bowling Green State University, and a Bachelor of Music Education from Taylor University. He is also a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, Z-Health R-Phase Movement Re-Education Specialist, Z-Health I-Phase Movement Integration Specialist, and Singing Athlete^TM L3 Certified Teacher.  He continues to study privately with Andrew Byrne.

David has been a musical theatre geek since sophomore year of high school when he became obsessed with The Phantom of the Opera. In NYC, David has worked on numerous Readings & Workshops of new musicals, including the Gershwin’s Funny Face with Michael Mayer, and Dragula at The Chain Theatre. He recently sang in drag again as Greta in OUT/PLAY’s production of Bent. His extensive training as an opera singer makes him a versatile performer: he has sung onstage with The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Bard Festival Opera, and countless other opportunities for which he has extreme gratitude.

David continues training in Meisner technique with Matthew Corozine, Advanced Scene Study with Patrick Page, and Musical Theatre with Jen Waldman.

Passionate about making more opportunities for Queer actors, David founded OUT/PLAY: Queer Play Reading Series, which focuses on bringing new life to under-produced or forgotten queer plays. Now in its 3rd season, OUT/PLAY has provided opportunities for over 100 actors, directors and playwrights. In their June inaugural Short Play Festival, they presented 10 new plays to sold-out audiences!

Offstage, David’s passions are Fitness and Gardening. He’s a member of Crossfit Unleashed in Astoria, where he loves to hit the gym before starting his day. He spends his summers tinkering in his backyard garden, where he grows everything from herbs and tomatoes to nearly every flower imaginable.