Yes, as an Opera Mom, I often have my rehearsal tag alongs...my two amazing children! I know, I know, EVERYONE thinks that their children are amazing. What I know, is that I will be able to concentrate at a rehearsal while my children are present. They know that they...
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Edward Ortiz Interview
Edward Ortiz interviewed me about singing in the "English Grandeur" concert with the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra this April 14th. We, of course, talked about the deep meaning of the Vaughn Williams piece on which I am soloist, "A Song of Thanksgiving"....
Lunches!
This week was filled with making lunches, checking homework and strict bed times. School has begun which means a couple of things: 1. I have more quiet time to do practice, make phone calls and have meetings to help propel my singing career 2. I have less time to...
Family Vacation?
Family vacation? Well, not really. It's not often that my family and I can "indulge" in a vacation for vacation's sake. My schedule is erratic, so often the family vacations wherever it is I happen to be singing. This time 'round we had an opportunity to head up to...
Incredible Summer Camp
After my incredible Summer Camp experience, I had the privilege to give a recital and Master Class at the Annual Convention of the Music Teachers' Association of California. I awoke early on Sat. to make the trek to Oakland for my rehearsal with my accompanist. I...
I don’t have eight children
I don't have eight children. I have two, along with a loving and supportive husband, family, many mentors and friends in this great adventure. (which is how I look at life) Like many other families all over, I am a working mom. I am trying to start my own business,...
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I am introspective by nature, but since the pandemic have been even more so. Who am I? I sing, but I am not just a singer/actor/educator. How do I wanna show up for people? What inspires me? Am I listening to “The Calling”? Am I even quiet enough to be able to hear...
“I am a creative, Bean!”
This is going to sound ridiculous, but it’s the honest truth, January 1, 2022 was the first day I acknowledged that I was, and am, a creative being. What?!???? Yup. The picture above is something I drew in the Spark File New Year Creativity Kick Off workshop while...