Today I had a hard lesson. I wouldn't say it was a "bad" lesson, or a "frustrating" lesson. It just showed me HOW MUCH I HAVE TO DO! But I think having a positive attitude that helps me keep moving forward is the only way to beat this. I am not incapable.

My pre-recital is in three weeks and it is going to take me a lot of work to get my music ready by then. My Aaron Copland set and my Mignon sets are going to be okay, I think, but I have a LOT to work on with my aria. I'm just going to tell myself that I CAN do it, but it is going to take a lot of work. I'm half way there, but the next half will take a lot of work too.

Voice is not nearly as hateful as a thing to me now as it was a month ago. I am starting to feel more comfortable with choosing how I want my voice to sound, and I care less about the consequences (trust me, this is a good thing. I was freaking out). Also, I'm practicing much more, and am learning to fear less. As a result, I am developing a tone that is pretty good!

Chiaro scuro, baby!