Every polished performance starts as a work in progress. Welcome to my behind-the-scenes practice journal—raw, unfiltered, and filled with the messy, magical process of bringing music to life. From first read-throughs to performance-ready pieces, this is where the real work happens. No stage lights, no edits—just the music, the journey, and the moments in between. 🎶✨
Before the high notes soar and the phrases flow, there’s the grind. The messy first runs, the cracked notes, the rewrites, the ‘wait, how does this rhythm go again?!’
This is where it all begins—breaking down the music, struggling through the tricky passages, and slowly finding my way through each phrase. It’s not always pretty, but it’s real. Because every aria, every song, every masterpiece starts right here.
The notes are there (mostly), the words feel familiar, and now—it's time to play. This is where the music starts breathing, where the characters come to life, where technique meets storytelling. The struggles aren’t gone, but the confidence is building, and the music is finally starting to feel like something.
It’s not the final curtain call yet, but we’re getting close. These are the near-polished versions—the ones where I step back, listen with fresh ears, and tweak the final details. Every note has a purpose, every phrase has intention, and the music is just about ready for its big moment.