Lesson Week 6

Last week there was no lesson unfortunately.  I did have a really productive week actually.  I am really working on the forward buzz.  I am actually starting to figure it out.  It is so nice!  I am really noticing how helpful it is during musical rehearsal.  In Ramsey it is very dead and that is the only way that the voice will carry.  I also feel like it saves the voice.  When I participated in Seussical I was vocally tired all the time. Now, I feel like things are just getting better and it's really fantastic.

I also had a great week on recital.  I am so proud of myself for starting the semster with my french piece. Je pleaure en reve went well.  I  still need to make sure that the tongue and jaw stay completely out of the way, and that my lips stay relaxed, but overall I couldn't have been happier.

Voice Lesson Week Five

Technically I haven't had my lesson yet.  I was supposed to have it today but I am battling the darn flu, or food poisoning.  I am off to the doctor to find out which one.  Tomorrow I am having my make up lesson.  I have really be trying to focus on relaxing my tongue and getting  that ah vowel down.  In the beginning of my aria  I have to start on this vowel and it needs to be powerful and solid.  I REALLY want this to happen.  I'm going to get it, and do it well.  I am bound and determined to make it happen.

Voice Lesson Week Four-Last Week

Our lesson this week went well.  I was really pleased in warm ups because we actually did an exercise using an ah vowel and it worked.  This vowel is always super hard for me and it was nice to have some success with it.  In my French however, I am still fighting my tongue trying to produce this vowel.  If I can not think about it and just do it it happens correctly.  I am so proud of myself for tackling my french pieces right from the beginning of the semester. 

Voice Lesson-week 3

Today I had a really great lesson.  I have finally figured out how to work through my voice break.  It is so nice to actually work through my vocal break and not hear two different sounds.  Consistant sound.  That is what Dr.  Hepworth and I have been working on for 3 years.  FINALLY!  I also love the repertoire I am doing.  I am so excited to dig in a really get going on my French aria!