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June 19, 2016

Coloratura Sopranos – How to Hire (or Become) One

 

Most clients just ask if I’m a soprano, but I have had a few specifically ask for a coloratura soprano. I want to talk about what one is and how to hire one, or become one if you want!

Hire the right singer, or become one yourself!

What is a Coloratura Soprano?

A Coloratura Soprano is a singer who sings with a lot of runs and riffs, who is also obviously a soprano. It’s more of an opera term, but Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande would probably fall into this category.

Kathleen Battle is a phenomenal opera singer and you should definitely check her out! Even if you’re not an opera person, you’ll appreciate her instrument and her craft. My mother has been a huge fan of her for years so I grew up listening to her at home. If you aren’t sure where to start, this is one of my faves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veiU3CBwAps

So, what makes someone count as a Coloratura Soprano?

Nothing, really. There’s no distinct way to tell, and it’s mostly opinion. It’s not like “if you hit x many notes in y amount of time, you’re a Coloratura.” That’s the thing with a lot of musical terms: they’re somewhat debatable. That is the most important thing to remember, honestly. So let’s say you’re looking for a Coloratura Soprano, and you contact me to ask if I am one or can do this for you. I would probably say no (I’m not an opera singer) but you might be looking for someone more like Mariah than Kathleen. This is when it’s important to be specific! What style is the song? What are the note ranges? Are you looking for a lot of runs and adlibs or insanely high notes?

You can get free hiring sheets that will help you specify all of this (and other free resources) here, and you can also get a copy of my book here: https://payhip.com/b/9qjd

How do I become a Coloratura Soprano?

Through looooots of dedication and hard work. Even if you have a natural ability, you’ll need to build up your core, breathing, strength, and pitch. Find a voice teacher or coach in your area. Bring them your goals and work diligently. After that, you’ll start to build a reel (basically just previous samples of your work) and you can put them online. People will notice and want to work with you, and you can let them know your services and terms.

I know this seems vague, but there really isn’t a set or specific “way” to become a professional singer. There are many ways to do it and many directions to take. You can contact me if you have specific questions about it and I’d be happy to point you in a direction toward your specific goal!

Also, on behalf of Brain Stamp Music, we’d like to wish our father’s a collective Happy Father’s Day and thank them for their support. Not many dads are happy that their children choose a path of instability and stress, but ours have been quite supportive and have allowed us to be who we are and do what we love. Thanks so much for everything! <3

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I am a professional session singer, songwriter, and voiceover artist. I work with other songwriters, producers and musicians to help them complete their creative ideas by providing my voice to their song or project. I am happy you're here! Feel free to look around and contact me if I can help you complete your work!

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