You are my inspiration... Opera

Hopefully someone will find the allusion to "Pillow Talk" for the title of this blog entry amusing...but at least I know that I amuse myself! :-)

Yesterday was a fabulous day, and I continue to be inspired to pursue a better life for myself.  I led a few choirs as a part of a job interview, then I traveled to Indianola to have a vocal lesson with the ever-talented Bruce Brown.  Voice lessons are like therapy for me.  I love to sing, feel reconnected to my voice, and remember that I am more than just someone's mom or someone's teacher...I'm a big, ol' diva soprano. :-)

Driving always clears my head, and sometimes I come up with my best ideas while I make the two and a half hour drive to or home from Indianola.  I have decided that since I am 28 years old, and not getting younger, it is time to throw some talent at the wall and see if it sticks.  I'm going to put together my audition package (5 arias) and audition for the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in the fall.  A singer is only allowed to audition until the year she turns 30, and I will turn 29 in this audition year.  I have come to the realization that regardless of my current location or life circumstances, I still have a tremendous desire to perform, to better myself as a performer, and to know that I did not pass up an opportunity to pursue a career in what I truly love.  I feel alive when I sing.  I want to be the kind of parent who shows her children that, regardless of what the circumstances may be, it always pays to pursue your dreams.  It maybe incredibly challenging, and it may not all work out, but I will know I truly tried.

With all of that in mind, I am on a mission.  I need new head shots, new repertoire, an accompanist, a vocal coach that is located closer to me, and many other things.  I will conquer each part of that, one step at a time, and by this time next year, you may be looking at the winner of the Met auditions...who knows?! :-)