Singing!?!?

Question

When I am older I really want to be a singer/ actress. My mom is wicked suportive, but she doesnt know really how to. can any one tell how to acomplish my goal?

Answer 1

well, my best advice i can give to you from personal experience. right now i am in highschool and i go to the st. paul conservatory for performing artists in minnesota. i love the atmosphere of going to school with other kids like me who want to have a career in the arts world and the education is top notch. i would reccomend looking around for a nearby performing arts school as your best bet for getting into the business because you meet people who know people and there is a lot of oppurtunity. also i have extra classes in vocal music and acting which really helps me get closer to my goal.

Answer 2

The best way to reach your goals is to go to a college with a musical theater program. If you're interested in operatic music, you would want to go in the route of vocal performance. There are many schools out there that offer MT as a degree option. A few of the top schools are Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Carnegie Mellon, Boston Conservatory, NYU, and there are many others. To prepare for your audition you need to study dance, acting, and singing in high school. A vocal coach is very important because there are big do's and don'ts in regards to the vocal audition aspect of applying to MT schools. Schools are usually looking for proficiency in 2 of the 3 main disciplines. Start acting, voice, and dance lessons this summer if possible. If you can't take all three, try to at least take voice lessons and audition for every play and musical you can. On stage training will not replace acting lessons, but can help teach you a lot about the craft. If you're interested in operatic music, follow the same ideas listed above, just make sure you start to learn either German, Italian, or French (you'll eventually have to know a little about all three). You'll also want to find a teacher with an operatic background. Good schools for vocal performance include Julliard, Curtis Institute of Music, University of Michigan, Indiana University, and there are many others. The road is a hard one, but it can be an exciting profession.

Answer 3

Get into drama productions and choir at your school. Look into community theater and choirs as well.
Don't start formal voice lessons until you are at least 16 years old because your vocal mechanism (voice box, etc.) won't have formed completely until then.
When you are looking for a voice teacher ask for recommendations from people who have had a long singing career. That way you know that the technique they learned didn't hurt their voice.
Your teacher should concentrate on proper technique (good breath support and freedom of the tone). Don't go with a teacher who promises to make you sound like your favorite singer or any other singer. You should only ever sound like you.
Be sure to study musicianship and not just vocal technique. It will put you a cut above a lot of other singers.
But most importantly have lots and lots of fun. Singing is healthy and wonderful.

Answer 4

Hopefully the hint is coming across now (from the answers above) that you should just 'dabble' in whatever opportunities you can find.

I was in a production of "Annie" when I was going to school but it had nothing to do with School. If you look for things like this (in halls or theatres in your local area- try the entertainment part of the newspaper) you will learn more things which will help you think of exactly what you want in your future.

Even if you don't get to do this soon, keep your dream in the back of your mind at least.

I'm getting singing lessons and didn't start til this year when I was 25 years old- you can do it- just never forget your dream, no matter how your life turns.

It's great that your Mom is supportive and if you look for a local production you will find more people who think similar to you and you're likely to fit right in with them.

All the best & I'd love a signed poster of yours one day!

Answer 5

Absolutely! For now take all the singing lessons, dancing lessons, ane fitness sessions you can. Audition for school and community plays, especially musicals. Begin preparing yourself in these ways is the best start. For more info contact me, I give free advice to aspiring young actors. [e-mail]

Answer 6

Find a voice teacher in your area. Talk to other singers/actors in your area and ask them about your areas programs. Join a local theater group. Join your school's drama club and chorus. Just get involved.

Answer 7

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