The Education of an Opera Singer

An opera singer is one of the most demanding occupations in performing arts, yet few are aware of the rigorous training needed to attain professional status. This program charts a year in the artistic life of Priti Gandhi, a promising young soprano, as she tours with the San Diego Opera Ensemble and attends intensive workshops, culminating in a leading role with Lyric Opera of Cleveland. [10/1999] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 3900]

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Education

Tags:

• opera
• education
• training
• music
• Priti
• Gandhi
• soprano

[zaierk]

I want to be an Opera Singer, I don't care about the economy, or nothing else I just want to sing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MrAndrew1907]

i am currently in the proccess of becoming an opera singer,, it is not an easy feat. but above all else i think it takes devotion, and work.

[vplove1913]

I have dreamed of becoming an opera singer since a young age,,,,and I am blessed to be living out my dream! It's a struggle, and my life consists of auditioning all over, but I wouldn't trade it for the anything else world!!!

[singnow85]

@midnightmarshmallow You're considered a baby in the industry! It's definitely not too late for you to start training, if that's what you really want. Some singers, for example, will complete a non-music degree in undergrad, and can still be admitted in a music conservatory for their masters. Find a good teacher (look for someone that can teach you breathing technique). You never know unless you try!

[necrogoddess]

me queda bien cerca!! quiero entrar!!

[Spiceofmadrid]

@zaierk you and me both! :D

[TRJH1972]

@MrAndrew1907 spot on, as someone who studied opera as an undergraduate, and takes a lot of work and ALOT of self-introspection

[operaticxingenue]

She really isn't a mezzo. Light lyric soprano is more like it.

[alexandriabradley]

@MrAndrew1907 And money, unfortunately. But personally, it's worth the debt.

[operaticxingenue]

@midnightmarshmallow Dame Sutherland didn't start until she was 17/18. I didn't start taking formal lessons until I was 16. Starting too early is actually more dangerous. One thing though: choir singing can put very bad habits in your voice. I'd say start now. Find a teacher who's a technician and get started. You never know what you've got until you try it out.

[michaelkennedy100]

I agree with your last statement about encouragement. Not sure about a diet of oranges & apples especially if your a diabetic (only 2 per day unless you are on insulin). Alot of BS about diet I'm afraid! It of coarse might be hard with false teeth. Did'nt pavarotti have false teeth?