The week prior to my lesson yesterday was much more rooted in deep practice. I worked on memorizing my text, and speaking text in rhythm, and really trying to feel that deep-and-outward-happy-breath-inner-tug-feeling while warming up/singing. Instead of vocalizing my music, I tried pretending to sing while keeping the height in the soft palate, tongue/jaw released, and proper breath/dump moments like we discussed in class.
When I woke up yesterday morning, I was very congested due to allergies, and the weather changing outside. I made sure to do as much prep to feel healthy for my lesson, but I was still pretty congested upon arrival.
At my lesson, I was still able to vocalize, and find that depth and inner tug, but I struggled finding the placement or feeling of having the pitch fall outward in front of me. I think this was due to my sinuses being clogged. However, Brianna pointed out that I had ones that were in that space and had a deep sense of the inner tug, so I know that it is possible to achieve, and furthermore, I can't always trust my ears. I need to focus on how it feels when I have a successful released sound, rather than how it sounds.
As I reflect back to my previous years of voice study, I recognize the lack of knowledge and understanding I had. I feel like last semester was the moment I finally reached a place where I understood what Brianna was saying and wanted of me. I'm really excited that I'm able to find that place of complete release while singing, and at lessons; it makes me want to continue to work harder. Hopefully one day I'll be able to achieve the 1st attempt rule. I'm excited for what is to come.
Goals this week include: Completely memorize music for Wolf piece, and Viardot piece. Stay released, and focus on the feeling of when I have a successful released sound, rather than how it sounds.
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