I do not support that everyone has to be a trained classical singer to be able to sing in films but some sort of knowledge in classical space can take you to places.
I'm a self-taught guitarist, but I have a classical music background.
I was trained in classical piano, but it kind of dawned on me that classical pianists compete for six job openings a year, and the rest of us get to play 'Blue Moon' in a hotel lobby.
When I went over to the States to promote Outrider, everyone was telling me I was a blues guitarist. I'm not a bloody blues guitarist. I'm a guitarist.
My dad was a really good classical guitarist. He took lessons with a student of Andre Segovia.
My mum didn't want me to really pursue music in the beginning, but I'm a classically trained guitarist because of her.
A lot of people ask how I ended up doing classical music given that I'm in a rock band. The truth is that it's the other way around. I was trained as a classical musician and then started playing in a rock band later.
I'm a trained classical baritone.
I am a trained classical dancer.
When I was young I trained a lot. I trained my mind, I trained my eyes, trained my thinking, how to help people. And it trained me how to deal with pressure.
I am a trained singer in Hindustani and classical music.
I'm more of a strumming guitarist, instead of a lead soloist guitarist.
I like reading and writing, and I am a trained classical dancer.
I have been singing since I was a child, and I am a trained Hindustani classical singer.
I was brought up by my mother, and she is my guru in classical singing. I have trained primarily under her.
I trained in London as a classical actor, but you've no idea what way your career will go.