How long does it take to master singing?
Explaining the basic principals can take 10-30 minutes. But making those principals your own takes years; it is a constant journey throughout a singer’s career. The process of learning is individual and depends on your work, your voice teacher and your talent (in descending order of importance). The teacher is showing you the way; giving you maps, compass and directions; but you are the one who has to walk in the path – I cannot get into your throat and vibrate your vocal folds 400 times per second. Training a classical singer takes between 7 and 10 years. Integrating the basics needed for any style can be achieved by a serious student in one to three years of studies. Professional singers continue to take lessons throughout their lives to adjust to small changes in the body and instrument, to get help when dealing with larger projects or to get an advice from a reliable objective external ear. Some teachers promise results in 30 days. I believe in serious, thorough and intensive work
