<< So what's the best way to get it? Wait until you're perfect and then using a big apprenticeship program to "get launched," or going through the ranks and gaining skills from these programs, then working to launch yourself after you're through them? >>
If somebody knew the "best way" for every singer, they would make a mint by selling their secret! You know what books you should read? - the two DIVA books by Helena Marsoupolis (I think that's her last name. Sorry, I just packe the books!) They are interviews with all the best, past and present. You'll see that very few of them did apprenticeship programas and almost none of them, especially in the modern era, had significant careers before they were 30 or even 35.
The problem with many apprenticeship programs is that they are looking for the next great voice. But any working professional will tell you that the voice isn't everything. You can even train a singer to act and emote and flawlessly sing in 7 languages. They could be the next coming of Maria Callas and that STILL doesn't guarantee they'll have a career.
There is something more - guts, determination, the right mind set, personality, intelligence, self-discipline and LUCK LUCK LUCK. Apprenticeships can help or not. How many singers come out of Houston each year? 12? So since 1988 (when I think it got into full swing) that's about 144 singers? I'll bet the bank they all don't have major international careers and I even but that some aren't singing anywhere anymore for various reasons.
Focus on yourself. Make yourself the best singer you can possibly be. Then get out there and do as many auditions as you possibly can. The rest is unpredictable.
Zerbinetta
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