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Questions on Opera performance, repertoire, vocal technique, acting for opera. I have some 20 years experience in opera in both leading roles and chorus. I have sung with New York City Opera since 1981. I have studied voice in NYC for over 20 years and have also taught technique and coached singers in acting.
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Hi Frederick, I'm not sure about the YAPs. I suppose there are good ones and bad ones but I'm not familiar enough to comment. If the program is a good one, run well and not too expensive and you get
Hi Yana, First of all you need to go to an Ear, Nose & Throat specialist - preferrable someone who treats singers. He/she needs to look down and observe your cords so he/she can see what's going on
Hi Frederick, If you go to the Manhattan School of Music website - http://www.msmnyc.edu/pscert/ you can read about the professional studies program. I think, however, you need to have a Masters degree
Hi Nina, Good for you for following something you love to do! I believe it would really help you to work with a teacher or at least have a professional hear you and give you some suggestions. I
Hi Liam, Trovatore is definitely much too dramatic for you all. Here are some ideas: 1. Faust - "Seigneur Dieu, que vois-je!; Prenez mon bras; Eh! quoi! toujours seule?" Composer is: Charles Gounod

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