Today I had another great voice lesson. I really, honestly feel like I am growing as an artist here. And as a person. I am realizing that, although sometimes I wanted to rip my eyes out during my time there, Rutgers really did give me a great education & Professor Nicosia gave me a strong basis in technique. I need to be confident in myself and what I do. And ya know what? I think now, I really am. And I think next year I am going to be ready for grad school & everything it throws at me.
This program has not been perfect by any means, so far. But it has been a huge learning experience. It is making me realize that it isn’t just Rutgers…EVERY PLACE is disorganized…There will ALWAYS be someone higher up than you whom you think is a total idiot…And you ALWAYS just have to go with it. And in the end, whether you realize it or not, you probably got a lot out of it.
Also, since I’ve been here, I honestly remember why I love to sing. It’s not an annoyance; It’s not homework. It’s not a chore to practice, it’s a joy to be able to express myself through music. I feel excited to get up every day and think “This is what I do. No matter what else I do to pay the bills, singing is what I do.”
More staging rehearsal today from 2-5:30, & then a bunch of us are going to see the free broadcast of Don Giovanni in the Altstadt.
Tschüß!
