Doubt

[franceslievens]

Singing class did not go well today. The aria I'm currently singing ends on a high B, and it never feels quite right. I can't reach it, or I'm too tired after having sung the whole damn thing. It's too loud, or not loud enough. The notes scare me. I'm convinced I'll never get it right, but my teacher wants me to sing it at a concert in January. She's very confident it'll work out. I on the other hand am quite certain I'll make a horrendous fool of myself.

Comments

[sister-luck.livejournal.com]

I'm starting to believe that self-doubt is a necessary part of the learning process. Can't say I like it, but it seems to turn up whenever I don't instantly know how to do something new.

Your teacher knows you and I bet she's right.

[frances-lievens.livejournal.com]

But it can be quite debilitating. When in doubt about my abilities as a singer I simply don't manage what I should. I know that I must be able to sing this aria better than I should to make it sound at its best for a concert.

I'll work on it every day for the next couple of days. I'll feel better about it then.

[frenchani.livejournal.com]

What sister said!

I heard you sing so I'm sure you'll manage to reach it eventually.

*hugs*

[frances-lievens.livejournal.com]

You're too kind.

*hugs back*

But if I manage, I'll ask someone to make a recording, so I can share.