Lesson-April 28th

This week I didn't get to have a lesson because the good doctor was not feeling well.  That is alright.  I had some really good practice time. It allowed me to work on some diction and memorization.  I also really got to work with Phil this week on I can't be talkin' of love and my last German.  I feel way more comfortable about those pieces now,  especially since because of different circumstances he and I have not been able to have a rehearsal in the last three weeks.  I still feel that things are going to go well in my jury.  I hope that we will get to make up my lesson in the week to come.

Last Week-April 21st

This week we  and a good lesson.  We ran rep.  It's really nice to feel really prepared for juries.  We have been working hard.  Everything is now to the point that it is just about working on all of the little nit picky things.  It is great to feel good about what I am doing. Finally.

Voice Lesson-French Recital Day

So, today our lesson was short and sweet.  That is my fault completely.  Dr. Hepworth, I am so sorry that I was late.  I know I've told you that a few times already.  For being a short lesson though, I am happy with how it went.  I think that me french for tonight is going to go very well and I am excited to sing.  I am also excited that "I Can't be Talkin' of Love" went as well as it did since it is the first time Mr. Phil and I have rehearsed it together.  I was nervous because it was a Duke piece.  I still have a counting error that I need to work out, but it is a simple counting issue that I can work out myself. The space in the back of the mouth that we have been talking about works extremely well in this song too.

I have really been trying to work on the space in the back of the mouth while I am in choir and Mads. It is amazing how it all applies to each other.  It surprises me how often the soft pallet falls, even when we don't think that it is. Progress is happening.  All of the really tough semesters are paying off!  Yay team!

The Lesson of the Egg in the Mouth

So today, my favorite phrase was, "think like you have an egg in the mouth".  It makes perfect sense because it symbolizes the space that we need to have in the back of the mouth as singers.  I am so so so happy that we are getting to learn new concepts now.  Just like spring we are getting to move on to new things.  I think the scariest thing for me right now is putting elements of my chest voice back in.  It's exciting none the less.  He's to progressing towards my senior recital!

Thank you Dr. Hepworth, you're amazing.  I apprecitate everything you do so much. I know I don't say that enough.