Can I go into opera?

I am 17 and this is my first time singing publicly. I haven't taken lessons regularly. I sing in a chorus. I mostly try to sing like the opera singers I listen too- I mimic their technique. Next year I am going dual majoring with music. Do you think I could succeed in opera someday? Constructive Criticism would be greatly appreciated.

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Can I go into opera?the grand theater

I have taught voice since 1971. You most definitely have much good material to work with your voice! u must find the BEST vocal teacher you can - NOW - and consider studying voice at the college level. There are some factors in your voice that I cannot adequately judge because of the poor quality of the recording - but they can be repaired with a good vocal teacher. I most sincerely encourage you to continue your studies! These lists are FULL of people with NO CLUE and no effort, who prattle on about wanting to be famous - but YOU, my dear, have genuine ability and an apparent love of what you do. I sincerely wish you much luck and much success!

Can I go into opera?soap opera opera theater

Sure you can succeed... all you have to do is be better than anyone else at the auditions.. because you MUST audition for parts and there are a lot of really good, trained singers out there, that you will be auditioning against.