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