Hit the High Notes of an Opera Singer
There is a difference between a singer and an opera singer. Although the latter seems to be the harder, training in opera needs more discipline and precision.
It may seem daunting, but opera singing is pretty much just like singing, only the notes are higher and the pitches are a level up.
First step is to get a vocal coach. Vocalization is the key. Opera singing is an art that must be taken seriously. Whoever decided to take these lessons must be willing to dedicate whatever free time they can allot it too.
Just like any other craft, the earlier you dedicate yourself to it, the better you will get. But that isn’t to discourage older people to not go forth with their dream. There are still those in their mid-30s, even mid-40s who sign up for vocal classes.
However, it will be challenging for them. You see, the chances of succeeding in opera is based on how talented you are. Teachers also gage how quickly you learn. The faster the students learn, the more teachers take them as having both talent and interest in the art of opera singing.
Passion isn’t enough in order to become a really great opera singer. You must realized what your key is – are you a countertenor or a mezzoalto? These ranges will depend on what keys and pitches you can sing easily. A fairly rare voice type like the countertenor is a challenge to most teachers because there are only a few with that vocal range who have trained under them.
There are a number of universities and conservatories offering scholarships. You can visit the site www.operamerica.org for a detailed list of the schools that could assist you in your endeavor.
Here are examples:
Julliard Conservatory (New York, NY)
Manhattan School of Music (New York, NY)
Eastman Conservatory at the University of Rochester (Rochester, NY)
Peabody Conservatory (Baltimore, MD)
Boston University (Boston, MA)
New England Conservatory (Boston, MA)
University of Indiana
University of Michigan
University of Texas
Cincinnati Conservatory (OH)
San Francisco Conservatory (CA)
Other alternatives, If you feel that studying under a professional teacher is expensive, maybe you should get your own vocal coach. Self-help can assist you in honing your skills, but realistically speaking, a craft without formal training is merely a craft without form.
So we suggest that you check out these schools and apply for their scholarship programs. Who knows? Maybe you can pay them back with the money you’ll be earning once you are a successful opera singer.
