Singing; Heart, Mind & Voice

I've started to meditate today. And I feel very good about it. As an actor I feel this is very helpful to me.  It exercises my focus.  When I'm on stage I'm focused.  I don't think about "oops I forgot do my laundry," or "I gotta pay my phone bill."  I have to let everything else go.

It is an exercise to keep negative thoughts away from interfering with my goal and that takes focus.

I started singing yesterday. I should say, I started singing classes.  I haven't been singing for two years.  It is always the hardest thing for me.  I showed up to class, late. I walk in to see that I am the oldest there and they are already vocalizing.  Plus these girls voices are just beautiful and they are professional already.

I sit in the circle and I join in the exercise.  I felt rusty, my breath was off, but I still have a good ear to pick up the pitch.

Singing is one of my biggest fears.  Now I am faced with it.  One on one.

But sitting in that room I felt confortable.  I remember that feeling you can get from singing, interpreting a song and losing myself in it.  My teacher, Lula Ross, said that singing requires a trinity; heart, mind and voice.  Which I thought was beautiful.

(L to R) Singer Liz Eve, Singing Teacher Lula Ross and JC Cadena

I have an audition coming up for a musical. They know I have acting chops, now they are just waiting for me to sing for them.  And I'm trying my best not to talk myself out of it.

I've worked through my stage fright and I feel I"m always working on improving my acting.  I can manage dancing with the proper instructor.  And now here I am again, singing.



This is a new adventure for me.  I'm excited to see where it will take me.

JC