Teaching Today

A day of teaching, and being taught today was. At HPU things are really coming together for the end of the semester. The students have grown in many ways throughout our many weeks together, and much of the material we've been working on all term is finally coming together in their bodies. I gather that the students have enjoyed their time with me, thought they are all ready for summer to come. Funny. Spring just started!

At my singing lesson, I attempted to sing some songs I got sheet music for online. I was not at all surprised to find out that I did not do a great job of picking music for my voice. Yet another skill i must acquire. however, I continue to make progress with my exercises, and I am very much enjoying the process of learning more about my voice! We worked mostly on chest voice and mid-range exercises today, which seem to be difficult areas for me. However, Barbara, my teacher is very encouraging, and assures me that it is slowly, but surely getting better!

This evening, I filled in for my friend, Rachel at the NC School of the Arts Preparatory Program. The girls in the class were around ten years old, and were a joy to teach today! Their behavior and enthusiasm were unmatched by the groups of students I teach at some of the other studios around the area. Oddly enough though, some of the girls in today's class attend some of the classes at the private studios, as well. When I recognized the girls, I expected their behavior would be unruly, as I am used to experiencing them. However, everyone was great! I guess it only takes a change of environment to inform a child of how they are to behave. Obviously, Rachel has been doing a fabulous job, and I think the conservatory aspect of the school, which has many serious, older role models to follow is a huge influence on the younger girls.

Busy day tomorrow, more then!

~Cara