Opera need help?

Question

Do u have go to a performing arts school to become a professional opera singer.
Please help.

Answer 1

Well, it doesn't matter the label of the school you will attend, but what DOES matter is to sing correctly therefore...beautifully!

Keep in mind that opera is a high form of performing art, and it doesn't matter how talented you are by nature.... but how effectively and SKILLFULLY you are using your talent with the right techniques. like BREATH taking, how to PROJECT your voice correctly and effectively. how to COLOR your voice....so you will definately need an experienced opera teacher, and practice practice practice....

or else you will be like an uncarved unshaped diamond!

Good luck!

Answer 2

You don't HAVE to. There are some women in the Milwaukee area that have won major competitions (Met, etc.) without going to school, but of course they have studied. They are rare however. Most have attended a music school. The advantage of school is that you have lessons built into the schedule, practice performing, you can gain opera experience while there and you build connections. People who are teaching there are already connected in the opera world and can arrange for masterclasses with renowned singers and coaches. You can take classes in language that will help you since opera singers need to be able to sing and understand several languages.

I could go on and on but the bottom line is, going to a music school is advisable.

Answer 3

No you don't have to, and you wouldn't have to go to college for it either. Unless you really want to get into the nitty gritty of music itself, you can get a degree in music, in fact...it would be really good if you were able to read music.
You can take voice lessons from a professional whose forte is opera, because then that same professional can teach you the aria's in the original language and what not, I'm not positively sure if the vocal exercises are the same for every voice teacher.
Good luck. Being able to sing Opera is the awesomest thing! =D

Answer 4

I don't know too many opera singers who went to a performing arts high school, but I'm sure some did. Most American singers, though, did study music in college.

It was once popular to simply study voice privately, and take classes or lessons in acting, music theory, languages, etc. This is still done, especially abroad and in big cities like New York. I think most singers like to get at least a bachelor's degree, and often a master's degree in music.

Answer 5

It probably does help- you'll recieve a "proper" training. though if you're really really lucky and really really talented you may be able to become a professional opera singer without going to a performing arts school. Why don't you try getting into the chorus of a local company?

Answer 6

no - but I would expect your major in music would be voice - many fine Universities out there

Answer 7

No sorry.