To quote Miss Alyssa Hayes: TWO MORE PRACTICES! Which, for me, is really three, because of my practice schedule...but there are three more practice times until my recital. One this evening, two tomorrow, and then I'm on.
I'm really excited to perform. I've had a scary week, but I'm trying to keep that out of my mind. Between straight up recital nerves to waking up Monday with little voice and a sore throat, I've been really worried that this won't go over well. But I put on my dress last night, just to practice bowing in it, and took a few deep breaths, and told myself that I would be okay. Because I will.
I've worked so hard this semester and, even at my last lesson, I can see all of the improvements I've made! I'm going to focus on a forward buzz, skinny tone production, and consonants, and I think the rest will really fall into place this Saturday. I love how it's becoming easier to be expressive. I love how I've also found it easier to take the advice Dr. H has given and apply it in practice. I also, however, think this comes from a more consistent practice routine.
I guess, for now, this is the best it's going to be. I have worked hard...now to have fun!
THREE MORE PRACTICES!!! WOOT!
That is hilarious....two more practices:-0)
ReplyDeleteI hope you are beginning to feel better....how are the drugs working? I can't wait to see your dress as well...go ahead and sing a couple of phrases while wearing it...it will give you a better idea of how it will feel to take a deep thoracic breath when singing.
I am really glad you have found it easier to take advice and apply it in practice...it is such a revelation when technique and musicality begin to fit together. AND it is much less stressful when you begin to practice more consistently (in terms of re-visiting technique, not time).
Keep up the FANTASTIC work, Katie. I am so proud.
Dr. H, I do feel better. I think it's feeling better. I'm actually a little nervous about bowing in it...it's lower than I remember buying, but I think Liz and I decided it would be okay. :P
ReplyDeletePS, Sorry I'm so darn sassy sometimes. :P
PPS - It meaning the dress.
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