| Date sent: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 10:45:27 EST Subject: Re: Vivian Genaux and Alternative Education To: vocalist Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>
In a message dated 1/3/00 8:02:38 PM Central Standard Time, Aliaknife-at-aol.com writes:
<< where did you find the classes that you needed? Does it ultimately cost more than a college education? >>
I don't think so-----after college, don't many singers continue to study with a private teacher? Therefore continuing to pay?
I've heard many people on the list say that it takes from anywhere up to 7-8 years to have a voice that's ready to begin singing professionally (in opera -- and I'm sure that some people need less time) So a 4 or 5 year college program isn't really going to completely prepare a young voice (or any voice?) is it?
I know that a degree does more than train your voice, I'm not trying to slam them (wish I had one). But is it enough to really turn an 18 year old student into a 22 year old opera singer without additional private study?
Tami Milwaukee
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