take voice lessons again

Yes, I was a choir girl growing up. I always loved music. But I was very shy and was scarred for life by the negative experiences I had in school.

But as I matured, I realized that I let my insecurities distract me from reaching my potential as a singer. I never once abandoned music; I have pursued music in various capacities. But I didn’t pursue it with the fervor that my heart really felt. Now it is time to acknowledge the gift I have, and train myself as a singer again!

I am taking voice lessons with the ultra talented soprano, and totally compassionate teacher, Alise Richel. I love her! I feel stronger as a singer already, and with her support, I am facing a lot of demons I was too afraid to face when I was younger. Already I am reaching heights I never thought I could.

I may never become a diva in an opera house (though at the moment I feel like I could do anything), but I am finding my truest and most pure voice in this exciting new endeavor, and it has been an emotional, physical, and spiritual process so far.

If I were to give any advice on the subject of taking voice lessons, it would be to say that it is extremely important to find, not just a great teacher, but a great teacher who is a right fit for you personally!

I got stuck with an awful teacher for the term, nothing like the one I had way-back-when. Too bad, too, I used to love to sing.

Wow, I really needed that, half of the voice lesson I just laughed at myself for messing up so badly. It had been over 10 months and it was definately worth 60 bucks!

Tomorrow @ 1500 hours I have scheduled private lession with Susan Hood. I haven’t done this in forever…and I mean several years.
I am little nervous. We will see how it goes O_O

after getting my degree in ahem vocal performance 2 years ago, i stopped singing altogether. when i go to concerts, though, i feel sad and wistful, and i think i should start taking lessons again so i don’t regret it when i’m older.

Once upon a time, I took voice lessons and I loved it.

Then, I moved away to college, took horrible voice lessons and hated it.

Then, I moved home and there was no one to pay for my nonacreditted lessons, so I took more horrible lessons and hated it more.

Now, I can pay for them myself and I want to start working on my voice again. I hope Kaye can make room for me!