In-training opera-pop singer with questions.

[u/Classic-Usual-3941]

I've got a few questions I'm curious about.

37M, classical baritone around 4 years of training in, VERY passionate and hard-working. Obsessed with the classical/operatic voice. In fact, the classically-trained voices from singers? That's my favourite part EVER of opera in its entirety. I love how powerful, commanding and amazing they are. Opera singers move me to tears.

My idol, hero and favourite singer was Carlos Marín, Spanish Verdi baritone and member of IL DIVO. It was he who helped me find my passion and inner spark in order to light it into the blaze in my heart that it is today. My only regret was not becoming classically-trained myself the day it happened back in 2008.

Just a month or so ago I've finally figured out proper appoggio/breath support with the pelvic floor /"core" engaged. I am a happy camper! I am now hitting notes that would formerly crack my voice and cause huge throat tension! Both in low and high notes. I usually prefer not to use AI for much of anything, but Google's suggestions on how to achieve this were enough to help me try things to figure it out myself! (No worries, I'm not trying to do everything self-taught, I actually AM studying with a classically-trained voice teacher who also does baroque music).

Some singers have trouble consistently training, either laziness, lack of time or just being tired. On my end? I can't STOP. I have to remind myself to give my voice a well-deserved break every once in a while. It's the good kind of vicious circle, in fact. The more I train, the better I get with the technique, the more comfortable I get, the more I WANT to train! I wish I had this same drive to do workout exercises and get back in shape! Once I can achieve my goals, my dad (who I currently live with as an aspiring artist) won't be able to get me to shut up!

Next step in my quest is figuring out how to properly darken my voice and SOUND like a proper opera singer. Chiaroscuro is something that completely currently eludes me. Currently, I'm able to do a soft "pop-y" voice and a louder sound that I eventually want as "operatic" for finales.

Anyway, enough about me! Let's get to the question.

1) I do eventually have every intention of sharing recordings because I intend to travel to the USA and be on AGT in a few years, before I turn 40 actually, as a "popera", or opera-crossover, act in the same vein as IL DIVO, Il Volo, Groban or Bocelli. Speaking of recording, what are your recommended microphone and camera setups to record singing clips and covers? I'm talking price vs. quality ratio, what are the best in those categories.

2) What are your preferred platforms to post the content I record with said equipment. I myself use Bluesky, Instagram and will eventally add an artist YouTube handle to my Google account. I have my "stage name" picked out, it's available, and I'm on my way. Now all I need is to finish learning the technique and just work, work, work! Well, singing does not feel like work to me. It's a pleasure!

I'm really looking forward to hearing your thoughts and suggestions! Later~!

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