2017 you tried to break me, and almost did. I said ALMOST. I am not broken, not any where near broken. But damn, 2017 you did your best. And 2018, … Read moreDEUCES, 2017. 2018, I got my eyez on you. (1.1.2018)
The home stretch, bringing your character to life… finally. At the end of “Puccini and Italian Opera- Tackling a Role in a Foreign Language Part Two” I noted excitedly that … Read morePuccini and Italian Opera-Tackling a Role in a Foreign Language The Final Stage (10.4.2016)
When I was starting my 3rd year of college at San Francisco State University one of my favorite bands at the time, Ozomatli, released their second studio album “Embrace the … Read moreEmbrace the Chaos: Time to Re-Define My Approach to Art and Life (4.12.2016)
To be completely honest 2015 was a trying year. It’s exciting to launch into 2016, I’m sure it will be filled with many changes and adventures. Looking back briefly, here’s … Read more5 Lessons Learned in 2015 (1.14.2016)
Working as a Teaching Artist at Memorial Preparatory for Scholars and Athletes… I’ve learned it all comes down to the “Magic of the Chalk Circle”: In the fall of 2015 … Read moreThe Magic of the Chalk Circle: Teaching Artistry 101 (12.15.2015)
It’s been a minute- but it’s time to get back to my blogging ways… Back in Part One of “Puccini and Italian Opera- Tackling a Role in a Foreign Language” … Read morePuccini and Italian Opera- Tackling a Role in a Foreign Language Part Two (9.24.2015)
Festival Opera en la Calle 2015: 5 Reasons It Was Fantastic!! 7.30.2015 This year I was asked to sing as a representative of San Diego Opera at “Opera en la … Read moreFestival Opera en la Calle 2015: 5 Reasons It Was Fantastic!! (7.30.2015)
My Time as a Teaching Artist at Memorial Prep with San Diego Opera 7.4.2015 Did you know that the California Arts Council just approved $7 million dollars in arts funding … Read moreMy Time as a Teaching Artist at Memorial Prep with San Diego Opera (7.4.2015)
Puccini and Italian Opera- Tackling a Role in a Foreign Language Part One 6.25.2015 One thing every opera singer faces is the process of learning and internalizing new repertoire. Opera … Read morePuccini and Italian Opera- Tackling a Role in a Foreign Language Part One (6.25.2015)
The Art of French Food AND Music! (6.13.2015) “What makes a great chef? Well training and technique of course, plus a great love of food, a generous personality and the … Read moreThe Art of French Food AND Music! (6.13.2015)