They are also singing music which is inappropriate, and far too mature for them to understand the meaning of. Continuing to produce this sound long-term is unsustainable, and can lead to significant vocal damage. Unfortunately, many of them are singing operatic arias, and putting on a fake ‘operatic’ sound.
Just a side note on those child prodigy opera singers that you might see on America’s Got Talent, or similar shows: they are not opera singers. Belonging to a good choir, learning to play the piano or any other instrument, taking a language class, and learning to dance will all start you on a path towards being an opera singer. Remember that singing opera is much more than just having a good voice, it is also about being able to read music, understand foreign languages, be an excellent musician, and be able to work as part of a team. If you can, get to see more opera live, particularly operas that are geared towards children.Ĭheck out these education programs to see what’s available for children at these opera houses:
#Opera singing professional
Nearly every professional opera company has an education department, and there are often some great opportunities to get involved in a hands-on way, to find out if you really love the opera stage. Take a look at some of our guides for these great opera roles for children, including: Oberto in Handel’s Alcina, Miles or Flora in Britten’s The Turn of the Screw, and Yniold in Debussy’s Pelleas et Melisande.Įlias Mädler performing the role of Oberto in Handel’s Alcina at the age of 12 There are lots of opera roles written for children and young teens, so it is possible to start your career at a young age, if this is appropriate for your situation. Find yourself a good teacher who will teach you to use your own voice well, and create a sound appropriate for your age. It is possible to take up voice lessons at this age, but be aware that voices take a long time to mature so it might not be right for you yet. Most opera singers today started singing in their local choirs, at church or school, and performed in all of their school productions, so this is an obvious place to start. This guide should point you in the right direction to start on your path into opera. Whatever stage you’re at in life, learning to sing and perform opera is possible. How do you get from where you are now to singing opera? How do you navigate the years of training it takes to become an olympic-athlete of singing? Where would you even start?!
So, you’ve found yourself dreaming of being on the opera stage, singing the world’s most beautiful music, irresistibly drawn to the glamour and fame of the title ‘opera singer’, but you’ve never had a voice lesson in your life, and now you’re lost.
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