Recital Woes...
I had my first voice recital of the year tonight- it went ok. My mom was here, so it was exciting, but my performance was mediocre.
I'm a little frustrated because I sang my piece so well only yesterday at my lesson, but I let nerves get out of control tonight, and my breathing got shallow and I wasn't focusing on the things I needed to, I was only thinking 'doubtful thoughts'.
So basically.. I'm frustrated with myself, but also, it was not all bad. By the second half of the piece I had things more under control, and my sound was good.
I need to approach performances with the mindset of an athlete- I think it really would help to focus on the "goal", and visualizing "the score". That's my new plan.
I had a steak dinner tonight- iron is delicious.
I'm a little frustrated because I sang my piece so well only yesterday at my lesson, but I let nerves get out of control tonight, and my breathing got shallow and I wasn't focusing on the things I needed to, I was only thinking 'doubtful thoughts'.
So basically.. I'm frustrated with myself, but also, it was not all bad. By the second half of the piece I had things more under control, and my sound was good.
I need to approach performances with the mindset of an athlete- I think it really would help to focus on the "goal", and visualizing "the score". That's my new plan.
I had a steak dinner tonight- iron is delicious.