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, I got my eyez on you. Over the past week I have felt an unfamiliar trepidation, apathy, or fear of what’s ahead in 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 I would be playing the role of “Suor Angelica” with La Opera de Tijuana in November of 2015… but as life would have it, the … 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 Chaos”. It was a damn good album. A solid representation of their “latin fused with everything” sound, and I spent many hours listening to it. … 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 what I took away from an amazingly challenging year. 1) To ask for help. Up until 2015 I would have argued that I know how … 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 I started a new school year as a Teaching Artist for San Diego Opera. I came in excited to get the students involved in music … 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” I explored the initial stages of getting an operatic role up and running. It’s been a couple of months and I’ve been moving my way … 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 Calle”, La Opera de Tijuana’s annual street festival. It was an honor and I was excited to participate in the festival for my 3rd time. … 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 for the state of California? Incredible, right?! When was the last time you heard about a flood of funds into the arts? Clearly the economic … 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 roles are a significant part of this, and can range in depth and length. Some roles are a walk in the park- a single scene, … 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 ability to invent hot chocolate truffles.” -Julia Child I would argue that Julia Child’s assessment of a great chef (click here to watch a fun … Read moreThe Art of French Food AND Music! (6.13.2015)