Where am I heading as a Musician?

I believe music means a different thing to every single person on this planet, whether it be a way of escape, a hobby or a career, music touches everyone. For me music is a whole other world in which I can lose myself and become a completely different person. I experience emotions I never knew I had when I'm on my own listening to different genres or even performing certain pieces. I would definitely say that music has shaped me as a human being, it is (without trying to sound dramatic) my whole existence. Even though music can put me on a real high where I am at the peak of happiness, it can also drag me down lower than I'd dare to discuss - Music is not always my friend.


It is important however, for me to develop my skills as a musician and allow myself to have a greater understanding of the world of musicianship. First and foremost I need to tackle my nerves. This is something that I have struggled with for a very long time. I know my own talents and how far I can go as a performer, but nerves are my greatest enemy and I am yet to defeat them as they often hinder my performance. It would be great if I could get familiar with different types of instruments such as the piano and xylophone. I would love to incorporate Musical Theatre as much as possible into pretty much everything I do. I come from a Musical Theatre background and I never intend to stray from that path. I would also like to get comfortable composing my own pieces which will only come through much practice and extra work on my part.I think it would be wise to continue with singing lessons over here. I used to have them at home with my fabulous teacher who has taught me everything I know. Singing is my strong point so it is extremely important that I keep it that way as I intend to pursue singing and performing Musical Theatre as a career. My most inspirational Musical Theatre actress/singer at the moment is Bernadette Peters. She inspires me beyond belief.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gey1PtXYwLI (YouTube, 2008)