These last few weeks have probably been the best ones in my life

[G.R.A.E.M.E.]

I really do think so.

A few weeks ago, I went to a concert given by three operatic performers (a baritone, tenor and soprano) as a result of the jubilee of a rather famous choir known as 'Lambardi'.
In the pause between the performances of Bellini and Verdi's masterpieces, I managed to get to talk to the baritone (Ernst Daniël Smid) and asked him if he could hold a masterclass – I hoped as such, since I'm a bass-baritone in training myself.
So with great relief, he said yes – as long as I can manage to gather enough students for a masterclass. The best part is that this is not the only thing; he also told me he'd be at his (second?) home in France later on, and I could join him for a week to follow private lessons!

Beside that, I also spoke to one of the Lambardi choir members in the pause and I was asked to join one of their rehearsals at Monday evening. So I did recently and liked it – in fact, I wanted to join the choir. In their rehearsal pause, I went to the conductor and did a voice test. Seems I was viable and was accepted as second (2nd) bass (lowest bass voice).

Last Monday, whilst rehearsing with the choir for Christmas, a small orchestra came to accompany our rehearsal. There was a lady in there who played the violin & piano and was a conductor as well.
Whilst I was warming up my voice on the piano, she happened to hear me and asked me if I was interested in joining her choir as well. As such, I went to their rehearsal night yesterday and joined as well, after a voice test. Again, the lowest bass of the choir.

Apparently I'm starting to develop into a contrabass, since my lower range is getting ridiculously expanded (I even reached the G above the lowest one on the piano – G1, with my entire range being G1 to G#4) – and that with me only being 20 years old. I wonder just how deep I'll sound when I'm 40.

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It's all great, but the downside is that I'm getting ridiculously busy now. I need to practice three maps full of music sheets just for one choir, and then a load for the other. Not to mention I have school daily and need to practice for my singing lessons and piano lessons as well.

I suppose in order to be able to advance into a reasonable career, one will have to sacrifice some things, including spare time.

Oh well, just felt like getting it off my chest. Thanks for reading.

[Adrian Ţepeş]

That's great. If you can get ahead in something that you practically live and breath, then definitely do what it takes. This is your chance for ultimate happiness and adventure.

I'd say you got dealt a lucky hand so make sure you play it to the fullest.

And remember, it's not over until the fat lady sings

[Mr. Matt]

I don't know what most of that meant, but congratulations. At least somebody's having some luck.

[Serio]

You'll find spare time at a later point. Right now, you've been dealt an incredible chance to advance your talents, and you should definitely exploit it to the best of your abilities. And since it seems like you enjoy it, if you can turn it into an actual career, that'll only make it even better. Best of luck!

[Master Lindale Mustaparta]

I am impressed, and proud. Of course, the spare time is indeed a premium. Just wait until you are on the road for 7-8 weeks at a time; the simple things like grocery shopping, or washing dishes become the things you actually yearn for.

Of course, since singing is what you love best, the long tours are well worth the time.

[Einherjar Silberio]

Great to hear you're doing good. I'd love to hear you live one day, with that bass, it ought to be something awesome

And I read once one of those internet quotes that said "Work with something you like and you'll never have to work" or something like that... Well, I take it as if you work with something you really enjoy, like music, it'll be your free time (doing something you have a passion for).
I left music for a good while now because of school and I've lost most of the range I used to have when I was really into it, and I'm not proud of it... So by all means, keep it up and never leave the music on 2nd place.

Keep on truckin, music-brother!

[Granyaski]

Good to hear it. It's nice to hear somebody getting on so welel and having the time of their life. Especially when you know that person really does deserve it. Cliched I know but you really do put a lot of work into yourself Graeme.

[Admiral Donutz]

Originally Posted by Mr. Matt

I don't know what most of that meant, but congratulations. At least somebody's having some luck.

Still congratulations!

[Embee]

Originally Posted by G.R.A.E.M.E.

The best part is that this is not the only thing; he also told me he'd be at his (second?) home in France later on, and I could join him for a week to follow private lessons!

Mhm mhm, "private" lessons indeed, mehehehe.



Nice to hear that, threetesticulesman. Sort this shit out, and one day you'll become rich singing.