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Frequently Asked Questions

• Do Western composers ever write vocal music that is not opera?

  Western composers over the ages have written a great deal of vocal music which is not opera, that is, which is something other than a stage drama with sets and costumes and acts and scenes all set to music. While many classical singers perform opera, many others do not take to the opera stage at all.

• Do all classical singers perform opera?

  While many classical singers perform opera, many others do not take to the opera stage at all. There is a lot music for classical singers to choose from, as composers have written sacred and secular choral music, songs for soloists accompanied by a piano, chamber ensemble, or orchestra, and other types of non-dramatic or semi-dramatic music.

• What is opera music called?

  Opera is a key part of the Western classical music tradition. Originally understood as an entirely sung piece, in contrast to a play with songs, opera has come to include numerous genres, including some that include spoken dialogue such as musical theatre, Singspiel and Opéra comique.

• What is the difference between classical and contemporary voice?

  Gone are the Classical taboos of chest voice. Gone are the limitations of head voice. In many forms of Rock the more texture (rasp, growl, edge) the singer has, the better. Few would dispute that most contemporary styles are more “down to earth” and sometimes downright raw as compared to Opera.

• What do you need to learn to sing opera?

  Not only does it require an understanding of singing posture, breathing techniques, and music theory, but you must know how to use different singing registers, control your vibrato, and so much more. Because there are so many technicalities associated with learning to sing opera, we recommend taking private opera voice lessons near you.

• Are opera voice lessons live?

  Either way, your opera voice lessons are live, interactive, and customized for you. This teacher successfully passed a thorough criminal background check with SterlingBackcheck. This badge verifies trusted teacher status. This teacher is rated in the top 15% of teachers in the specialty subject.

• Why should you work with an opera singing teacher?

  The list of reasons goes on and on! To start, when you work with an opera singing teacher, you’ll learn the skills to master this style of music, opening up a world of opportunities from performing in theater productions to singing solos in packed concert halls.

• What is Classical Voice Training Ltd?

  Andy is a co-director of Classical Voice Training Ltd, a company he runs with the world-renowned teacher and pedagogue Professor Janice Chapman and international operatic bass James Platt. CVT Ltd runs annual courses based on Janice's groundbreaking book 'Singing and Teaching Singing'.