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Step 1
Choose between flying solo or finding a vocal teacher. Learning on your own may be more cost and time efficient. A professional coach, however, can educate you on the finer points of classical pieces which aren't as familiar to modern audiences as other musical genres. (See "How to Find a Great Vocal Coach" under Related eHows.)
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Step 2
Discover or review the fundamentals of singing. These elements include vocal range, reading music, proper breathing, warm-ups, vocal exercises and pronunciation. (See "How to Develop a Voice" and "How to Improve Your Singing" under Related eHows.)
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Step 3
Educate yourself on the Classical Period, which falls between the Baroque and Romantic Periods of music history. During this era, opera dominated the scene. Mozart composed two well-known ones: "Marriage of Figaro" and "The Magic Flute."
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Step 4
Select a piece of music. Many classical songs are in other languages, with Italian being the best choice for beginners. Christoph Gluck's "O del Mio Dolce Ardor (O Thou Beloved)" and Guiseppe Giordani's "Caro Mio Ben (Thou All My Bliss)" are two examples. A selection from a Mozart opera is also a good choice.
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Step 5
Practice and memorize the piece using similar techniques in learning other songs. With many classical compositions, you'll also need to know how to pronounce words in a foreign language.
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Step 6
Ask for feedback even if you're a seasoned singer and have learned this piece without the help of a teacher. The comments of a voice coach or a professional classical singer are especially beneficial.
