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[jollymollie]

All summer I have been researching grad school after grad school, and have hit the realization that I have no clue what I am looking for! I know I should be looking for a specific voice instructor but there are so many, how do you chose? I mean do I only look at fellow sopranos? I have worked with a tenor for three years and have been quite

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[ursilentsingr]

Don't just look at sopranos, but DO look at sopranos that are happy with their teachers. That's one of the keys to getting an idea about the teacher. What kind of a program are you looking for? Big or Small? Conservatory or Public School? Also, think about your talent honestly...Where do you think you could land a solid audition and get in? Prices can also weigh in pretty heavy. You're always welcome to come check out IU and any one of the 17 voice teachers here. All of them are well qualified. Umm, there's a male teacher at Peabody that is teaching two of my friends and they're doing quite well.

I hope this helps. Good luck.

Praying is also the greatest help you can give yourself, because ultimately God know's exactly where you should be for His ultimate purpose.

[jollymollie]

I've been looking into Yale (being that tuition is frei), I want competition, but I am also afraid of it. I've also looked in the boston area at some of the conservatories: Longy, NEC, Boston. I guess I'm just not sure of who to ask about teachers and such. Indiana is on my list, but I fear sometimes, that it is too large or that my talent is not quite there... I just don't know. Praying is the only thing I've got to go with.

[ursilentsingr]

Just start the emailing process. It will make you feel better to just go for it. and echoing what the mezzo below me said, Yale is VERY VERY competitive and if you don't think as a lyric soprano you have a chance at IU, you probably don't have a bigger chance at Yale. This is not to discourage you, but be smart about your choices. Don't dumb your talent down and audition for second rate schools, but don't put all your eggs in one batch with the big names also.

Don't be so intimidated. I don't think I felt intimidation as much as excitement for a change. I know that you're talented, and while I haven't heard you in a while, I know that it's only gotten better. IU is a fantastic school. I got in. :D

[carmenmezzo]

You will find this out soon enough, but Yale is a MUCH tougher admit than IU (maybe5-6 grad students a year). Especially if you are a lyric sop. So if you dont think your talent is quite there, you might give it a year or two.

Greetings from Longy

[anonymous]

Jolly Mollie,

I am glad you are considering Longy. It is a wonderful and supportive place for graduate study in voice or opera, but considering that I am the Director of Admissions and Student Services at Longy, I am a bit biased. I am a singer myself (tenor) who has a Master's and Graduate Diploma in vocal performance (one from a university and the other from a conservatory), so I may be able to be of help with some honest advice. If you would email me directly at alex.powell@longy.edu, we could begin the dialogue about our programs and faculty. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Alex Powell
Director of Admissions and Student Services
Longy School of Music
www.longy.edu