So glad I acctually have time, I was scared of being to old to start

I’m a vocal music ed major and I got into music very late. I’ve been singing since I was 13 but I didn’t get into classical singing until my senior year and somehow I passed my audition after taking private lessons for about six months for my audition. I haven’t even finished my first semester and my voice has a lot of developing to do. But I guess I have potential if I got in. I’m being trained by some very talented people though! It’s a lot of work but I know it will pay off.

Thank you. I don't want to do my job. I want to become an opera singer because I love opera since I'm 13, in my first try i was able to sing so I think I have a potential But never had lessons because I'm poor. But you say it's not too late to start so I'm happy very happy and than you again for this video it's helpful.

I've been studying operatic voice for 20 years and I am still learning new things hehe

This is a great video! Thanks for putting this information out there, because many really don't understand the kind of work it takes to even begin to have a career as an opera singer! I mean first you acquire a technique, and that alone takes around 4-5 years and then you have to sing for a while to let your technique really sit on your voice, that's another 3 years give or take! And that's just the singing lessons, there's diction, languages, interpretation, music theory and much more! In fact, it was probably a little easier to start a career back in the day, even so, Pavarotti started at 26, Del Monaco at 25, Filippeschi at the ripe old age of 30, Franco Corelli at 30 and likewise. Whereas the Operalia winner this year, Emily D'Angelo is a year older than I am at 23! And this is definitely going to kickstart her career!

Wow, new information learned!!! very interesting... hope you have a really good and exciting year :)

I love how honest you’re thank you

I'm 17 I have was always been told that I have a grate voice. After this video I started thinking about starting voice lessons (I really love classical music) in order to be an opera singer but I think that is too late for something like that. what is your opinion?

Ok so I'm 29. I have a voice that got me fairly far back in the day. I just signed up for vocal lessons at my local conservatory. Dreaming of performing opera somewhere somehow.

She just called me a fetus

Never put a limit on what skills people can acquire regardless of their age.

I was on my last year of my vocal degree when I completely mentally collapsed and the passed 7 years I’ve been trying to work with a psychiatrist to find out something that works for me but so far no luck. I hate that I feel I’m wasting away important years of my life to eventually have an opera career :/

hum, ok... LET’S START!

This was so helpful! I’m almost 17 and want to pursue music. I’ve already done a lot of music theory/solfege/sight reading stuff but I want to go into performance or music ed. My natural singing voice has quite a bit of vibrato so I’m wondering if you would suggest going into opera. I’m hoping to do lessons this summer and next year with a former opera singer so hopefully that will prepare me! :)

Yeah music school is no joke😅 I started a month ago and up until 6 months ago I didn’t even know I would be a music major I’m not as well prepared as my peers but I’m catching on with the help of KZfaq videos on theory! Thank you for this video, I’m not going into opera but its interesting to me!

thank you so much Avi! you are awesome and so inpsiring! Im 21 and I decided to take time off before going to get my masters. it makes me happy to hear that that is a valid option :)

I started opera at 9😅.. classically trained at 13-17... I'll be 18 this year. And i really want to go study music in Germany 🫰

I'm 14 years old

Hi Avi, I hope you're settling in OK. I feel I must make a confession, I'm really, seriously really into Baroque music and oratorios. Being English, I listened to lots of Handel from an early age. Then I discovered Bach and, much later, Monteverdi. Who are your favourite singers and what type of voice are you? Are you a Danni de Niese fan or, perhaps, Julia Lezhneva? I'm partial to a rich contralto like Hilary Summers or a French lady called (I think) Delphine Galou. Let me know your thoughts...….. the ancient Englishman.

What’s the difference between being a classically trained vocalist vs. being an operatic vocalist?

I am 22 and wondering if I am too old or young to really learn opera singing. I sang in high school but not so much in community college but have always been praised for my voice. I originally wanted to go to school to be an opera singer but I couldn't and still can't read music, so I went into something else. I still have my own mini library of opera songbooks, music books and am involved with my city's opera house. Though I have a soulful passion for opera, I always get very nervous when I have to sing. Is it really worth taking 10+ years at my age to learn operatic singing when it may all be for naught?

Thank you,cause i want to become an opera when i was 10 years old

I started with 10 but I already had a mezzosoprano and mature voice (I'm almost 20 now and it hasn't changed a lot). But the lessons got too expensive so I had to search for another career😪

So here's the thing. I really love opera and everything about it and I dream of becoming a singer myself. But the problem is that I'm 18 and have no musical education. I've been playing guitar for about 4 years and I've been singing all my life and I've learned many arias and have even conquered the infamous high C but I don't even know how to read or write notes, let alone sing by sight reading. My question is - do I really have any chance of reaching my dream of becoming an opera singer or am I too late?

Hi.. Umm can I study opera without graduating from high school?

I would love to hear more information about how to make money as an opera singer! When do you tend to get paid roles? What other income options are there within the singing world while you’re still being trained? Would love to hear from you!

Thanks for this video, but I have a question. I’m a senior in high school and have been heavily involved in music (mostly choir and musical theatre) my whole life. I’ve been taking voice lessons since my sophomore year and really trust my voice teacher. I’m applying to music schools and want to major in vocal performance and intend to try to get into the opera or musical theatre world, but my friend who is also heavily involved in music told me that because my voice hasn’t been trained so far for opera that it’s too late to switch. I was under the impression that a vocal performance degree is what prepares you for opera. Is that the case? Sorry for the long winded question 😅

Many thanks for the video. It really put some things into perspective for me and I really appreciate your help. But I have a question, if I may. I've recently turned 30 and I have a passion for singing arias. I've been taking classical singing lessons for 2 years on/off (have been practicing regularly since early 2020) but I'm having difficulties finding my own voice. My voice teacher is aware of it and she always advises me to be patient and just keep on practicing. I also tend to talk deep for a tenor(I guess I'm a dramatic tenor) and my vocal range starts from G below mid C and can go up to D6 while doing lip trills. My question is, do you think even after 30, I might have a chance to develop my voice good enough to sing arias before I get too old for this? From time to time, I feel like maybe I should quit although everyone who have listened to me loved the color of my voice and my considerably fast development. I really need a third eye on this and anything you'd tell me is much appreciated. Thank you for your time in advance.

Great video thank you!!!!! But probably make another video about that "independent route studying on your own" what does that mean??? What is it about kr bring someo e to your channel thats did it that way that cab share with us about that...thank u

And then there was Astrid Varnay, whose Met debut at 23(!) was also her overall debut. As SIEGLINDE. Like, that sounds insane today XD Although Matti Salminen also did his first Filippo at like 24. Somehow, he survived that.

bruh I started at 9 at my conservatory for this children's singing and now you telling me I could start at 16? I'm 13 years old now btw

I'm a freshman rn at a Conservatory within a Liberal Arts School and I was planning to drop out and just continue private lessons. I'm taking lessons rn with a private teacher and my University teacher. My private teacher Is suggesting that I leave but I was wondering if I could get your opinion :)

But i thought starting from a young age helps to get more attuned to your voice and increase range?

I'm not looking to get a proper education in opera, so it possible to just learn on the side?

Hi, I am currently studying violin at my conservatory and recently discovered that I actually have a decent voice (my vocal teacher said that all necessary requirements are there). I am now 19 years old - do you think that there’s a chance to sing professionally someday?

I'm 27 getting ready to turn 28 in this month.

Is it still an option to go to Europe? At one time at least, most countries there subsidies the arts and being a "house baritone" is a regular salaried government job like working for the Post office or DMV.

So is just majoring in vocal performance a good decision or should I I also have a backup ?

Former child singer though high school and those performing arts background mambo jambo I have. I guess I’m too old to start opera singing.

Which is the best age to start voice lessons because I have read an article that conciders age 12. Do you think there is a cut off age to start voice lessons to become a professional?

I'm 15, and I'm very interested interested in learning how I can start molding my voice and ears. I was wondering if you have any tips for me since I can not afford the pre classes. I can't just decide to go to music school unprepared.

i started at 4

I was trying to find some operas to watch or listen to because I'm bored but sing it? Sure why not

Basically too late for meee but I knew it was a foolish tought

is 24 to old??

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To be honest, I'd studied classical singing at a conservatory, until I started feeling like I barely made any progress and that I pretty much mastered all the (classical) techniques I've been taught. I left the conservatory after merely 1 year, and now I've been studying contemporary singing and harsh vocals for nearly 5 / 6 months (I've been taking voice lessons since I was 16). So after 1.5 years of voice lessons, and ear training, I feel like graduating and then attaining a master's degree is completely pointless. I guess it's because the Opera world is full of s****. They also teach some useless techniques, and call it "Bel Canto". "Bel Canto", me arse! "canto cattivo", I say. Deepening your voice helps with absolutely nothing. It can make your voice sound terrible. Hell, some Opera singers I know concurred with me when I brought that up. Our natural tone and our bright resonance is what makes our voices sound beautiful. And our ability to project over an orchestra makes us classical singers. Why do we need programs like this while we can just prove ourselves by singing, demonstrating our actual abilities... Our skill and passion is literally the only thing that you need to be as good as other singers who are entitled to be Opera singers. Open mindedness, imagination, hard work, questioning your teachers and the so called "fancied-wise" is the key to become even better than your teachers. When I started ignoring some of my teachers' instructions and found out what works for me and what doesn't, my voice improved. So my question is... Do we really need all those titles? Can't we simply prove ourselves by singing?

hum, ok... LET’S START!