Lesson Today

Today I had a voice lesson. It went well. I started using a new technique last week that's making a huge difference. It's giving me a lot more fullness in my voice and a lot more volume as well. Of course, with everything new comes new challenges too so I'm also trying to learn how to balance this new fullness with the natural flexibility of my voice. It's not easy, but I'm really excited about the possibilities this might hold. I worked on Adele's Audition Aria which I'm performing for opera workshop next month, it went well and it's a good piece to practice my new technique on.

Friday I had an audition for the aria/concerto competition. I don't expect to win but either way I will be happy because it was something of a personal victory for me. It was my first audition since using this new technique, and it didn't go perfectly (obviously) but it went really well. I think it was a good practice run for all my upcoming auditions because I don't care that much about the outcome, so a good audition is a win just as much as being selected is.

I just found out that BASOTI is taking a leave of absence for 2009, which means that if I get accepted to any summer programs that I have NO chance of being in the Bay Area. Which means no chance of being with Ryan. Right now, I'm really hoping for Opera Works (not just because it's in California). I really really like what I've heard about it and I'm really interested in the type of program they are trying to offer. It seems almost like...a healthly lifestyle. I really hope it works out. I'm currently working on my resume, which is a little hard. My audition is in February.... 5 pieces, so I need to start choosing now. I'm thinking right now about: "Fair Robin," "Doll Song," "Profitez de la vie," "Mein Herr Marquis," and maybe an Oscar aria.