It is imperative for a singer when searching for a voice teacher to be aware of the teacher’s qualifications. There are many voice teachers advertizing that they can teach voice. But what are the qualifications needed to be a voice teacher?

Education is essential. A voice teacher should have a degree in voice, which means they went to an accredited four year college or university and studied vocal performance and vocal pedagogy with a master teacher.

At a college or university, student voice...