 He worked under the direction of Louise André at Université Laval in Quebec City, where he obtained a Master's Degree in Interpretation, before pursuing advanced studies in the United States with Martial Singher.He has received many awards, including three at the prestigious Concours international de chant de Paris.Since his stage debut at the age of 17, Jean-François Lapointe has sung more than sixty roles in numerous major opera houses around the world.