Classical Singer Magazine

Singers who have returned to college well after the typical college age share the pros and cons of the decision to go back to school.

There are more ways to practice than simply singing vocalises and repertoire for hours. Consider some ideas for maximizing your time, stamina, and results, all while never even opening your mouth.

Do you have to go to college to learn the skills necessary to succeed as a professional singer? And, in turn, are colleges teaching those skills? Singers and voice professors weigh in to answer these questions and more, including their pet peeves on what singers should learn in college but often don’t.

So you want to pursue a music degree. With that decision made, you now have many more questions to answer. Is a small or large school right for you? How do you find the right voice teacher? What should you wear on audition day? From the small to big questions, find the answers here.

Not sure how to use spreadsheets in your singing career? Try tracking your auditions in Excel!