At what age should one consider studying at a college or university institution with the intention of becoming a professional singer?
The degree programs prefer to enlist students directly after leaving high school. That means that older students are often at a disadvantage in the competition for slots in the often limited enrolment situations. Sometimes exceptions for exceptionally talented students are made, if there are no official age limits. Realistically, anyone over 25 (in some countries, even earlier) should consider private study for their musical and vocal training. Certainly one is not too old to learn to sing properly, but it helps if the older student has had some type of previous musical training to complement his vocal talent. Most singers are between 25 and 30 when they begin their professional careers, with very few exceptions.
